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Young Canada Works
Young Canada Works is a youth employment program funded through Canadian Heritage that creates short-term work opportunities in the heritage sector (museums, art galleries, libraries, archives etc.) for Canadian youth. Positions are posted to the YCW job board throughout the year: young-canada-works.canada.ca. Positions for 2025-2026 will start to be posted in Spring of 2025. Please follow the links below for more information.
Young Canada Works presentation (for youth)
YCW Infographic
The program in brief:
Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage:
- Work terms of 4-12 months
- For post-secondary graduates
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations:
- Work terms of 6-16 weeks
- For current secondary and post-secondary students
*participants must be aged 30 or under and be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have refugee status to be eligible
Any questions can be sent to ycw@museums.ca
Check the FAQ page to see how it works and if you are eligible to participate
Auditions and Competitions
Find notices for external auditions and competitions here:
Phoenix Chamber Choir - Composition Competition
Student Composition Competition
The Phoenix Student Composition Competition exists to support the next generation of choral composers, enriching their composition studies and premiering their works to audiences local and abroad. With exceptional concert programs featuring these world premieres, we offer composers and audiences a commitment to new works that continue to explore and refine the edge of choral practice.
Deadline for 2024/2025 entry is December 22, 2024 at 11:59pm.
Click here to learn more about this competition.
Chicago Violin Competition – Nov 17, 2024
The Chicago Violin Competition is an international violin competition held online from Chicago, providing promising young artists ages 7-28 the opportunity to showcase their talents on the world’s stage. CVC is a unique violin competition, setting a new standard in the musical community as an excellent opportunity for both talented young violinists and seasoned performers to deepen their abilities. Both Young Artist and Senior Artist divisions are assessed by world-renowned Judges. Additionally, you can also see the full list of past competition videos on our YouTube.
If you’re looking for a place to further your violin knowledge or ability, look at our blogs filled with a plethora of useful information relating to the Violin.
CVC is creating a new landscape in the international violin competition world with a unique virtual way of participating, inspiring young talented violinists to reach for the stars!
Register Here
Calls for Submission
Find external exhibition or curatorial opportunities, calls for proposals, residencies, submissions and projects here:
Showcase your work at The Port Coworking Space!
Display Opportunity for Local Artists! Located in the heart of Downtown Lethbridge, The Port provides a venue for local artists to share their work in a creative, collaborative, shared work space. This is a great opportunity to get some exposure and make connections with the Lethbridge business community. We take no commission if someone wants to purchase. We're all about supporting local and making connections. Check out theportyql.com, and call 403-894-3150 or email info@theportyql.com for more info on the space or to contact us.
Professional Development Sessions
Find information for external sessions, lectures, workshops, masterclasses, intensives, and other learning opportunities here:
LA Music Industry Summer Academy
The LA Music Industry Summer Academy is currently accepting students for its 2024 season. We are only accepting 20 students and priority is given to students who apply early. Our past editions were extremely successful, and I invite you to visit our website to see testimonials, photos, and videos.
Participants will:
- Work in Paramount Recording Studios located in Hollywood with live musicians
- Learn Engineering, Production, Management, Songwriting, and Film Scoring
- Study with grammy nominated professional faculty who have careers working in LA such as Ariel Chobaz
Be considered for professional part/full-time internships in LA and its various studios
Scholarships are available and all applicants are encouraged to apply for a scholarship. More information regarding scholarships can be found on www.lamusicindustry.com
Scholarships are available in excess of $1000 per participant. Additional scholarship is available should you decide to become a member of the Society of Performance and Visual Arts. www.thespva.org
Memberships & Associations
Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association (ARMTA)
Are you teaching private music lessons or interested in becoming a private studio teacher? Why not consider joining ARMTA, the Alberta Registered Music Teachers’ Association?
We are a professional organization of private studio music teachers of all disciplines and instruments. Our aim is to promote excellence in teaching and provide support and learning opportunities for both students and teachers. Those who have completed a Bachelor of Music or an ARCT with a recognized examining board are welcome to become members. Teachers with a minimum level 9 certification may join as affiliate members. Benefits include professional development, regular student recitals, student awards, advertising, liability insurance and opportunities to share with and gather information from other teachers in a supportive environment. Teachers of all instruments or voice are invited to join!
Email Christine Rogers at c4rogers@telus.net, or visit the following links for more information: