Join the British Columbia Girls Choir Society's Board of Directors!

The British Columbia Girls Choir Society (BCGC) is an award-winning choral organization committed to empowering young voices through exceptional music education and unforgettable performance opportunities. Hundreds of young singers have been empowered to excel in music and in life through BCGC’s world-class music education, transformative performances, and global experiences. 

Our choristers have performed alongside world-renowned ensembles and solo artists such as the Vancouver Chamber Choir, Chor Leoni, Elektra, Ben Heppner and The Nylons and have performed in iconic venues and cultural landmarks across Europe, Australia, China, and the Americas. In 2018, BCGC earned the title of Children’s Choir of the World at the prestigious Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales.

Currently, BCGC serves up to 150 + singers across five choir levels, from Grades 1 through 12, including the annual SpringSing Education Outreach Program, which brings together young singers in Grades 4 to 6, to work under the leadership of Artistic Director Cassie Luftspring and culminates in a performance at our season finale concert. 

At BCGC, we are proud to offer a rich and supportive environment that fosters teamwork, discipline, and musical excellence. Singers develop lasting friendships in a safe, respectful and supportive environment that nurtures their musical and personal growth, with benefits extending beyond the music: BCGC programs build confidence and foster social and personal responsibility, while offering a welcoming community for singers and their families.

Our Staff
BCGC’s dedicated staff includes the Artistic Director and collaborative pianist; the General Manager, a part-time Administrative Assistant/Social Media Manager; and an external accounting firm. All the staff work closely together to deliver the BCGC programs. The Board of Directors oversees the Society and supports the staff for all important decisions.

What We’re Looking For 
BCGC is currently seeking two or more members from the community to join our Board of Directors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, world-class arts organization that is shaping the next generation of musicians and leaders. 

We are especially interested in individuals with skills and experience in the following areas:
• Fundraising & Development: Experience in securing individual gifts and/or corporate sponsorships, leading fundraising campaigns, and building strong relationships with donors and community partners.
• Marketing: Expertise in planning, implementing, and evaluating marketing initiatives to increase public awareness, engagement, and both choir and audience growth.
• Accounting & Financial Oversight: Background in financial management (bookkeeping and/or accounting designation), including budgeting, financial reporting, to ensure the financial sustainability of a nonprofit organization.

While we are actively seeking expertise in the areas above, we welcome expressions of interest from anyone passionate about our mission of giving voice, changing lives, and creating extraordinary music. 

Board Responsibilities and Eligibility
The British Columbia Girls Choir Society Board of Directors is comprised of 5-9 Directors, each of whom must be a member of the Society. Society membership is open to those who are 19 years of age or older, are interested in advancing the purposes and supporting the activities of the Society and agree to abide by the Society’s Code of Conduct. Annual society membership is $10 per year. The majority of Directors must not be parents of singers enrolled in the choir’s programs in the current choral year (currently September 2025 – June 2026). Due to our current Board composition, we are not currently able to accept applications from current choir parents; we expect the next parent vacancies to open in September 2026.

Time Commitment  
Currently the BCGC Board of Directors meets every two months for a total of between six and eight meetings each year. Meetings are typically two hours or less and alternate between being held in-person and online via Zoom. Directors are also required to attend the Society’s Annual General Meeting (typically held in November) and asked to attend an annual one-day Board Retreat (typically held in June). Directors will be invited to participate on board committees and/or as part of special projects.

If you are interested in our mission of giving voice, changing lives, and creating extraordinary music, and want to make a real impact on young musicians' lives, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please send an expression of interest to bcgcapplications@gmail.com by Saturday, October 25, 2025. New Directors will be elected at our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, November 22 in Coquitlam. 

Please contact bcgcapplications@gmail.com with any questions or for more information.