Assistant Chorus Director Fellowship - Fixed Term Contract
English National Opera pro rata £30,000 PA Closing date 24 June 2022
English National Opera is founded on the belief that opera of the highest quality should be accessible to everyone and was set up to be for everyone. It is for this reason that we stage opera of the highest quality always sung in English. It is why we have ticket prices which are affordable, or free, if you’re under 18. It Is why we work with local communities to bring opera to people who might otherwise not experience it.
ENO’s ambition is to achieve greater diverse representation and this forms part of our inclusion strategy which will continue to evolve and develop over time to reflect the society in which we operate in our work on stage, in our audiences and in our workplace. This Fellowship was established to begin to address this issue. We strongly encourage applications from minorities, both in terms of ethnicity and women, in order to address under representation and gender balance at ENO.
As a member of the Music Department, the Assistant Chorus Director reports to the Chorus Director and is responsible for assisting them in preparing the Chorus musically and supervising them through the rehearsal period to ensure the highest standards of artistic excellence. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The Role
As a member of the Music Department, the Assistant Chorus Director reports to the Chorus Director and is responsible for assisting them in preparing the Chorus musically and supervising them through the rehearsal period to ensure the highest standards of artistic excellence.
Key Accountabilities:
Musical Preparation of Chorus
• Undertake the musical preparation of the Chorus and Extra Chorus for operas as allocated by the Chorus Director
• Attend ENO rehearsals and performances as required, including monitoring performances to maintain standards
• Undertake off-stage conducting and cueing as required
• Conduct rehearsals involving the Chorus as necessary
• Attend auditions for Chorus and Extra Chorus
• Lead warm-up sessions with chorus before performances
Musical Preparation of Children
• Lead rehearsals of the children’s chorus to ensure music is properly learnt
• Attend production rehearsals involving children and assist with any blocking issues
• Ensure children are warmed-up before all performances
Staffing
• Assist the Chorus Director in managing any issues relating to the Chorus
• Assist the Head Children’s Chaperone in maintaining discipline of children.
• Provide necessary administrative support to the Chorus Director and Chorus Manager
To find out more and to apply, please visit the ENO website via the link below.
ENO’s ambition is to achieve greater diverse representation and this forms part of our inclusion strategy which will continue to evolve and develop over time to reflect the society in which we operate in our work on stage, in our audiences and in our workplace. This Fellowship was established to begin to address this issue. We strongly encourage applications from minorities, both in terms of ethnicity and women, in order to address under representation and gender balance at ENO.
As a member of the Music Department, the Assistant Chorus Director reports to the Chorus Director and is responsible for assisting them in preparing the Chorus musically and supervising them through the rehearsal period to ensure the highest standards of artistic excellence. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The Role
As a member of the Music Department, the Assistant Chorus Director reports to the Chorus Director and is responsible for assisting them in preparing the Chorus musically and supervising them through the rehearsal period to ensure the highest standards of artistic excellence.
Key Accountabilities:
Musical Preparation of Chorus
• Undertake the musical preparation of the Chorus and Extra Chorus for operas as allocated by the Chorus Director
• Attend ENO rehearsals and performances as required, including monitoring performances to maintain standards
• Undertake off-stage conducting and cueing as required
• Conduct rehearsals involving the Chorus as necessary
• Attend auditions for Chorus and Extra Chorus
• Lead warm-up sessions with chorus before performances
Musical Preparation of Children
• Lead rehearsals of the children’s chorus to ensure music is properly learnt
• Attend production rehearsals involving children and assist with any blocking issues
• Ensure children are warmed-up before all performances
Staffing
• Assist the Chorus Director in managing any issues relating to the Chorus
• Assist the Head Children’s Chaperone in maintaining discipline of children.
• Provide necessary administrative support to the Chorus Director and Chorus Manager
To find out more and to apply, please visit the ENO website via the link below.