Our heartfelt thanks to our JSV Conductor Collin Heade who stepped up to lead the Junior Symphony of Vancouver with Co-Founder/General Manager Victoria Racz in 2012 after the unexpected passing of Timoteus Racz. Collin was a close friend and colleague of Timoteus, and Collin’s leadership was exemplary! He has just announced his retirement, following our JSV season-ending concert on June 13, 2026. (He said he did that on purpose to avoid any ‘fuss’!)
 

We will be embarking on a Conductor Search over the summer, with the plan of choosing two to three candidates to run auditions (with Victoria), prepare music, rehearse, and conduct one of our concerts for our 2026-’27 season.
 

Candidates need to be experienced musicians (string player emphasis), with a strong background in music education. Music degree(s) required. Availability for our scheduled dates, and punctuality is required. Must be able to pass a routine background check.
 

This is a part-time/Independent Contractor job, and current payment is $1800 per session. Basic info, such as scheduling, is on this page, and further information will be sent upon request. Qualified candidates will need to turn in a cover letter, resume, 3 recommendation letters, and links to performance and conducting videos to Victoria at info@oregonchamberplayers.org.
EDIT/ADDITION as of 6-29-26: We will do a basic reference check for finalists not already known by the musicians on our board. 

Submissions accepted until position is filled, so watch this website and social media for updates. No phone calls.
 

(Victoria here - I consistently reply to emails within one to two days, and will notify sender of receipt. I also routinely check bulk/spam folders. If you don’t receive a receipt confirmation within 3 days of sending materials, please send a ‘plain’ email with no attachments, and we’ll figure out how to proceed! No phone calls.)