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JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION
SUMMARY
Reporting
to the Board of Directors of the Master Chorale of South
Florida, the services of the Artistic Director are required
to prepare and conduct this critically acclaimed, primarily
volunteer 125-member chorus for a minimum of three engagements
per season. The season is defined as annually commencing
in August, typically ending the following May with at least
one Summer Sing rehearsal. Each engagement consists of
three performances at selected locations in Tri-County
area (Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach) locations.
PRIMARY
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program
and execute musical performances of major classical choral
works with orchestra
- Conduct
scheduled chorus rehearsals each Monday evening in season,
7:30 -10 pm
- Conduct
all scheduled performances
- Audition
existing and potential chorus members
- Audition
and contract soloists, orchestral musicians and accompanists
- Plan
budget and perform due diligence toward fiscal responsibility
- Develop
relationships with potential influencers and donors in
the Tri-County arts community capable of providing financial
and other types of support to MCSF
EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS
-
Doctorate preferred; Master's degree required
- High-level
training in choral conducting and extensive knowledge
of wide variety of classical music repertoire
- Expertise
in vocal technique, languages and choral diction
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum
of 7 years high-caliber choral/orchestral conducting experience
and artistic oversight
- Proven
ability to attract, lead, inspire and retain top musical
talent
- Established
reputation for excellence in artistic achievement
- Demonstrated
ability to add to and build on the organization’s
high-quality reputation
- Reputation
for leading and inspiring musicians to excellence in
a spirit of mutual respect and fun
- Ability
to vigorously and motivationally represent the organization
to the at-large community
- Experience
in selecting high-level concert repertoire and outstanding
soloists for an adult chorus
- Ability
to artistically interpret and annotate master scores
for chorus, accompanists, instrumentalists and soloists
AVAILABILITY
- Position
commences in August 2008 with preparation for the 2008-09
Season
JOB
LOCATION AND SALARY
- This
part-time position requires approximately 10 - 15 hours
per week; 20 – 25 hours during 3 concert weeks
Salary commensurate with experience and services rendered
- Position headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Application
Requirements
- Resume
with cover letter and DVD or audio recording - DVD preferred. (Please
include selections from more than one work, if possible.)
- Minimum
of 3 references
- Participation
in telephone interview
- Participation
in personal interview
- Audition
with chorus
Application
Deadlines and Timeline
(POSITION
OPEN UNTIL FILLED)
- Resume
with cover letter and DVD
- Phone
interviews and review of DVD's
- November
2, 2007 - February 20, 2008
- Personal
interviews, review of references and live auditions
- February
20 - April 1, 2008 (accompanist will be provided for
auditions)
- Final
selection process
- Offer
extended and contract completion
- Press
releases/ public announcement of successful candidate
- Contract
commences
- August
15, 2008 (preparation of chorus for 2009 - 2009 concert
season)
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