Artistic Staff
WINDSOR ESSEX YOUTH CHOIR is seeking a
CHORAL DIRECTOR
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Windsor Essex Youth Choir is excited to be adding a third choir to its organization and is seeking a passionate and skilled conductor to lead and work with its youngest choir - Cantiga (ages 6-8) for the 2025-2026 season.
Compensation: Dependent on experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Select age appropriate repertoire for the 2025/2026 season of Cantiga.
• Lead weekly Wednesday night rehearsals, starting in September, from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm.
• Attend all performances, workshops, etc. with the choirs.
• Attend monthly Board Meetings and liaise with artistic staff as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• An undergraduate degree in music.
• A proven track-record teaching children and youth.
• Minimum of 2 years choral conducting experience.
• Fluency in tonic solfa is an asset.
• Collaborative, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is required at the time of hire.
Selected candidates will be required to participate in an audition as well as a short interview.
To apply for this position please send your résumé and cover letter to windsoressexyouthchoir@gmail.com
This posting will close Friday, July 11, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.
Windsor Essex Youth Choir is committed to a diverse and inclusive space that is reflective of the community we live in. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Nicholas Morvay
Artistic Director
Nicholas Morvay is a musician from Windsor, Ontario. He graduated from the University of Windsor with degrees in music and education and did his Masters studies at the University of Saskatchewan in music composition. He has taught for both the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board as well as for the Music Theatre Program at St. Clair College. Highlights of Nicholas' career include playing piano for rock group Evanescence at Caesars Windsor, playing piano and directing the band for Max Pellicano's Elvis Tribute residency in Novi, Michigan, and directing and singing with local a cappella group, Masquerade. He is currently the Musical Director and Organist at Emmanuel United Church as well as Music Director and Orchestra Conductor at Windsor Light Music Theatre. He regularly accompanies musicians at the Kiwanis Music Festival, is band leader and keyboardist for The Broadway Bunch, was recently an adjudicator at the Windsor Choral Festival, and plays piano and celeste with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra.
Monique Simone
Collaborative Accompanist
Monique Simone started playing with the Windsor Classic Chorale in 1994. Her degrees include a Bachelor of Music Honours Degree in violin, and A.R.C.T. Teachers Certificate in piano through the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and Bachelor of Education degree. She studied piano with Sister Elizabeth Therese of the Ursuline School of Music, and Earl Moss at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto and Professor affiliated with Wayne State University. Monique studied violin with Lillian Sheirich at the University of Windsor, Arlene Jansen at the University of Windsor and began with Mrs. St. Germaine at St. Cecile Academy.
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Monique has taught at various music schools including the Ursuline School of Music, St Cecile Academy, the Artist’s Journey, Walkerville Centre for the Performing Arts for woodwinds and piano, and currently teaches private lessons since 2004 in LaSalle. While Monique was an accompanist at the University of Windsor for the Music Program for many years she also played for festivals, and had many solo recitals. In July of 2013, Monique performed as the accompanist in a workshop/concert hosted by Kathy Costa with special guests from New York; Kait Kerrigan (Lyricist) and Brian Lowdermilk (composer) in “Future of Broadway” at All Saints Church in Windsor. Highlights of Monique’s career include playing for John Washburn of the Vancouver Chamber Choir, being the rehearsal pianist for Maestro John Morris Russell, and playing the second piano part of Carmina Burana for the Classic Chorale. In May of 2012, Monique performed a solo community recital with vocalist Mari Voelker in “Mari Sings” at Paulin Memorial Presbyterian Church in Windsor. Monique was born and raised in Windsor, and has been teaching music privately since 1986. She performs throughout Windsor and Essex county at various events and weddings.