the Harlequin singers are hiring!

Sharing the Magic of Broadway Music

The Harlequin Singers have entertained music lovers as one of Ontario’s largest and premier Broadway music choirs for well over 50 years.

Singing to sold-out shows, “The Harlequins” have developed a uniquely jazzy, mellow sound. Their vast repertoire draws from Broadway musicals, award-winning films, the big band era, jazz, contemporary, and pop charts.

The Harlequin Singers in rehearsal led by director Michael Pin
The Harlequin Singers in rehearsal led by Music director Michael Pin

The rich sound of the Harlequin Singers is immediately evident in the music that they perform. Recently they have performed songs from great Broadway shows such as Les Miserables, Wicked, Beauty and the Beast, Come From Away and Phantom of the Opera.

They are committed to excellence in their performances and work tirelessly to ensure that each show is professional and polished.

Essential to every performance, are the extraordinary talents of their collaborative pianist, Laura Pin, and conductor, Michael Pin.

The Harlequin Singers are hiring!

The Harlequin Singers are looking for a musical director who is interested in professional collaboration with our talented accompanist, passionate about Broadway, and excited about leading a group of about 30 amateur singers (SATB) who are keen to learn up-to-date and challenging arrangements of Broadway music as well as holding on to our roots. We are accustomed to performing off-book.

If you are fun, good-natured, willing to put us to work, and interested in adding your own ‘flair’ to an enthusiastic group of choristers, then The Harlequin Singers is the choir for you.

DESCRIPTION – RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead weekly evening rehearsals in Burlington, Ontario (current scheduled time is Thursdays from 7PM to 9:30PM)
  • Direct up to 4 show concerts and some interim charitable appearances per annum
  • Work collaboratively with the elected board of directors, accompanist, business manager and various choir committees
  • Build repertoire for Christmas and Spring Season
  • Present choir to the greater community in a positive manner
  • Audition new members and re-audition existing members as appropriate


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Preferred bachelor of music with focus on choral conducting and/or voice
  • Proven successful experience directing mid-sized choirs
  • Proficient vocal and conducting techniques
  • Able to commit to rehearsals and concert dates
  • Preferred teaching experience
  • Preferred experience with all voices ranges


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Effective Date: 2025-2026 season (September through June)
Rate: Salary negotiable
Term: One Year, with possibility of renewal

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit résumé with relevant experience and cover letter including thoughts on how to improve and grow a choir to hiring@harlequinsingers.com.

All applications must be received by Friday, August 8th @ 5PM to be considered.
Finalists for the position will be interviewed by the hiring committee and be asked to direct a 30-minute rehearsal with the choir.

All candidates will be notified once auditions are complete.