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Music Director
Town of Bridgewater —Bridgewater, NS
- $550 a month
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's

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Music Director

Town of Bridgewater
Bridgewater, NS

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Master's degree
Supervising experience
Bachelor's
First Aid Certification
Leadership

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The Town of Bridgewater is committed to offering equal employment opportunities based on qualifications and performance, and free from discrimination because of age, race or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, family status, gender identity, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code. At the Town of Bridgewater, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] or call 902-543-4651.

About The Role

The Bridgewater Fire Department Band (BFD Band) works in partnership with the Town of Bridgewater and Bridgewater Fire Department.

We are looking for a Music Director to schedule and conduct rehearsals for primary ensembles. As the Music Director, you provide artistic leadership and musical direction for a well-respected volunteer ensemble. The BFD Band has a long-standing tradition since 1868 for community service, ceremonial participation, and public performance.

Primary Responsibilities

Schedule and conduct rehearsals for primary ensembles
Prepare musicians for approved performances and community events
Assess prospective members and recommend suitable ensemble placement
Select appropriate music from existing library and recommend additional acquisitions
Support volunteer leadership in performance scheduling, planning, and event logistics
Develop and train marching/ceremonial ensemble capabilities as appropriate
Encourage a respectful culture of teamwork, professionalism, and musical growth
Represent the Band professionally within the community and relevant music associations

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and guide volunteers
Bachelor of Music degree or equivalent education and professional experience
Demonstrated conducting experience
Professional level instrumental performance experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in music or equivalent education and professional experience
Experience conducting concerts and marching bands with varied instrumentation
Experience working with volunteer or community-based ensembles
Supervisory or leadership experience with ensemble directors or section leaders
Physical fitness suitable for parade and outdoor performance duties
Familiarity with firefighting, prevention, first aid, rescue and related service culture or ceremonial traditions

Interested in this opportunity?

We provide an honorarium of $550 per month. Short listed candidates may be invited to lead a brief rehearsal as part of the selection process. If you are interested in applying, you can apply online or email your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. If you email your resume and cover letter, please indicate Application - Music Director in the subject line.

Deadline to apply is June 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

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