Assistant chorus master (M/F)

Description of function

To assist the in-house chorus master, Martino Faggiani, on a musical and organisational level during rehearsals and performances on allocated productions, and deputise in his absence.

Description of tasks

• Assist the chorus master at musical and organisational levels
• Prepare and study the vocal parts – for individuals and full chorus
• During pre-production, conduct allocated chorus rehearsals – individual, group or full chorus
• During rehearsals, to act as chorus repetiteur
• Conduct the offstage chorus during performances as required
• Support the chorus musically, as well as maintaining discipline and morale throughout the rehearsal process and performances
• Mediate, as necessary, between the chorus master and the chorus
• Attend and participate at chorus auditions

Profile

• Experience of conducting and managing a professional (opera) chorus
• Excellent general knowledge of music and of the operatic repertoire
• Excellent score reading ability, with a high level of music theory and vocal parts knowledge
• Good working knowledge of chorus conducting techniques
• High level of piano musicianship, piano accompaniment, and playing by ear
• A good musical ear
• Ability to conduct, and play accompaniment for, a broad range of lyric repertoire
• Excellent communication skills
• Languages: knowledge of Dutch or French, English, knowledge of Italian an asset

We offer

• Production contracts with an option of a permanent contract
• A dynamic cultural environment

Application

Please return your CV & covering letter by email to jobs@lamonnaie.be with the reference : «Vacancy – Assistant Chorus Master"».
La Monnaie / De Munt is an equal opportunities employer.