[NEohioPAL]Opera Cleveland Seeks Chorus Master

Mon Jul 31 13:28:32 PDT 2006

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CHORUS MASTER

Job Description for Chorus Master

Opera Cleveland seeks a Chorus Master for its 2007 season and related
events. The Chorus Master is responsible for the musical preparation and
performance of the chorus from auditions through rehearsals, staging, and
performance. Additionally, the Chorus Master has the overall responsibility
for maintaining the quality, discipline, and morale of the Opera Cleveland
Chorus, and should assume a pro-active role in all matters related to the
chorus. Applicants must be organized and flexible. Strong leadership and
communication skills are a must. A positive attitude and the ability to
provide solutions must be evident. Position reports directly to Director of
Production. Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references with current
phone numbers to: 

Dr. Maidie Rosengarden 

Opera Cleveland

1422 Euclid Avenue Suite1052

Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

General

o       Serve as the Opera Cleveland Chorus advocate with management. 

o       Provide suggestions to management that will increase artistic
excellence and promote a satisfying and musically challenging environment
for the chorus. 

Prior to rehearsals

1.       Hold auditions in order to cast the chorus as needed and assisting
directors in the assignment of supporting roles when appropriate.  (Please
note that prior to auditions, the production staff will provide any
specifics regarding appearance, special skills, size, etc. that should be
considered during the casting process.)

2.       Expand the pool of potential choristers on an ongoing basis.

3.       Determine, in coordination with Director of Production, the amount
of musical rehearsal required for each production.

4.       Review musical materials in a timely fashion to permit the
purchasing or creation of chorus parts.

5.       Edit chorus parts before their distribution to provide clear
indications of divisi, musical notes, and diction aids as needed.

6.       Consult with conductor prior to beginning music rehearsals in order
to work to attain his/her desired goals.

7.       Create all printed materials for choristers that outline processes,
procedures, job responsibilities, and any other information required for
chorus for the 2007 season of Opera Cleveland. All materials to be approved
by Director of Production prior to distribution.

8.       Collaborate with management and Assistant Chorus Master as needed
to utilize data base for processing, and managing of information regarding
chorus.

9.       Work with management and Assistant Chorus Master to insure a clear
understanding of assistant's responsibilities (especially if the assistant
must supervise a rehearsal in the Chorus Master's absence).

For Chorus Music Rehearsals

1.       Prepare the chorus musically, prior to the first staging rehearsal.
The chorus should perform with; correct pronunciation and an understanding
of the text, a unified sound, balanced divisi, accurate pitch, and full
memorization.

2.       Determine when conflicts/excused absences registered by a chorister
are excessive, releasing them from their contracts if necessary. This may
include either musical or staging rehearsals, or any combination thereof.
"Gray area" cases will be a joint decision with the director and production
staff.

During staging rehearsals and performances

1.	Attend and participate in all staging rehearsals to offer immediate
input to stage directors and choreographers to help ensure that choristers
will be stage in such a way as to provide the best possible musical result.
2.	Conduct chorus staging rehearsals when the Conductor is not present.
3.	Conduct all offstage music, or assign ACM as needed.
4.	Meet with Stage Management in ample team in order to anticipate
logistical needs for off-stage music (e.g. chorus placement, TV monitors,
music stands and lights, amplification, etc.)
5.	Check sound balance front of house and make suggestions and
adjustments as needed. This includes both acoustical issues with the
orchestra and amplified sound checks.
6.	Immediately report to Director of Production any breech of conduct,
procedure, or deportment on the part of the chorus or member of the chorus
and in consultation with management take action as needed.
7.	Utilize any available rehearsal time during a staging rehearsal to
review missed musical material prior to the next rehearsal.
8.	Arrange with choristers who miss a rehearsal to review missed
musical material prior to the next rehearsal.
9.	Run chorus notes sessions or warm-ups as needed before each
performance.

Richard Maxwell

Artist Services

(b) 216.575.0903 ext. 244

(f)  216.575.1918

maxwell at clevelandopera.org

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Master<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>

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Opera <st1:place =
w:st=3D"on"><st1:City w:st=3D"on">Cleveland</st1:City></st1:place>
seeks a Chorus Master for its 2007 season and related events. The Chorus =
Master
is responsible for the musical preparation and performance of the chorus =
from
auditions through rehearsals, staging, and performance. Additionally, =
the
Chorus Master has the overall responsibility for maintaining the =
quality,
discipline, and morale of the Opera Cleveland Chorus, and should assume =
a
pro-active role in all matters related to the chorus. Applicants must be
organized and flexible. Strong leadership and communication skills are a =
must.
A positive attitude and the ability to provide solutions must be =
evident. Position
reports directly to Director of Production. Send letter of interest, =
resume,
and 3 references with current phone numbers to: =
<o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Dr. Maidie Rosengarden =
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Opera <st1:place =
w:st=3D"on"><st1:City =
w:st=3D"on">Cleveland</st1:City></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>=

<p class=3DMsoNormal><st1:Street w:st=3D"on"><st1:address =
w:st=3D"on"><font size=3D3
  face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>1422
  Euclid Avenue</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font
face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span style=3D'font-family:"Arial Narrow"'> =
Suite1052<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City w:st=3D"on"><font =
size=3D3
  face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial =
Narrow"'>Cleveland</span></font></st1:City><font
 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span style=3D'font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>, =
<st1:State
 w:st=3D"on">Ohio</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode =
w:st=3D"on">44115</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font
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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Duties include, but are not limited =
to, the
following:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><u><font size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial =
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style=3D'text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b><=
/p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2><b><u><font size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial =
Narrow";font-weight:bold'>General<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>

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style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial =
Narrow";font-weight:bold'><o:p><span
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style=3D'text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b><=
/p>

<![if !supportLists]>o       =
<![endif]>Serve
as the Opera Cleveland Chorus advocate with management. <o:p></o:p>

<![if !supportLists]>o       =
<![endif]>Provide
suggestions to management that will increase artistic excellence and =
promote a
satisfying and musically challenging environment for the chorus. =
<o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2><b><u><font size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial =
Narrow";font-weight:bold'><o:p><span
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style=3D'text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b><=
/p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2><b><u><font size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial =
Narrow";font-weight:bold'>Prior to
rehearsals<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>

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style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<![if !supportLists]>1.       =
<![endif]>Hold
auditions in order to cast the chorus as needed and assisting directors =
in the
assignment of supporting roles when appropriate.  (Please note that =
prior to
auditions, the production staff will provide any specifics regarding
appearance, special skills, size, etc. that should be considered during =
the
casting process.)<o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2 =
style=3D'margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 =
lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'><span
style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>2.<font size=3D1 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New =
Roman"'>       =
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Expand
the pool of potential choristers on an ongoing =
basis.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2 =
style=3D'margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 =
lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'><span
style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>3.<font size=3D1 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New =
Roman"'>       =
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Determine,
in coordination with Director of Production, the amount of musical =
rehearsal
required for each production.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2 =
style=3D'margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 =
lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'><span
style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>4.<font size=3D1 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New =
Roman"'>       =
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Review
musical materials in a timely fashion to permit the purchasing or =
creation of chorus
parts.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2 =
style=3D'margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 =
lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'><span
style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>5.<font size=3D1 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New =
Roman"'>       =
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Edit
chorus parts before their distribution to provide clear indications of =
divisi,
musical notes, and diction aids as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2 =
style=3D'margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 =
lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'><span
style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>6.<font size=3D1 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New =
Roman"'>       =
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Consult
with conductor prior to beginning music rehearsals in order to work to =
attain
his/her desired goals.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<![if !supportLists]>7.       =
<![endif]>Create
all printed materials for choristers that outline processes, procedures, =
job
responsibilities, and any other information required for chorus for the =
2007
season of Opera Cleveland. All materials to be approved by Director of
Production prior to distribution.<o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2><font size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2><font size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2 =
style=3D'margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 =
lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'><span
style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>8.<font size=3D1 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New =
Roman"'>       =
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Collaborate
with management and Assistant Chorus Master as needed to utilize data =
base for
processing, and managing of information regarding =
chorus.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2 =
style=3D'margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 =
lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'><span
style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>9.<font size=3D1 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New =
Roman"'>       =
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Work
with management and Assistant Chorus Master to insure a clear =
understanding of assistant’s
responsibilities (especially if the assistant must supervise a rehearsal =
in the
Chorus Master’s absence).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2><font size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2><b><u><font size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial =
Narrow";font-weight:bold'>For Chorus
Music Rehearsals<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2><font size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<![if !supportLists]>1.       =
<![endif]>Prepare
the chorus musically, prior to the first staging rehearsal. The chorus =
should
perform with; correct pronunciation and an understanding of the text, a =
unified
sound, balanced divisi, accurate pitch, and full =
memorization.<o:p></o:p>

<![if !supportLists]>2.       =
<![endif]>Determine
when conflicts/excused absences registered by a chorister are excessive, =
releasing
them from their contracts if necessary. This may include either musical =
or
staging rehearsals, or any combination thereof. “Gray area” =
cases
will be a joint decision with the director and production =
staff.<o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2><font size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoBodyText2><b><u><font size=3D3 face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial =
Narrow";font-weight:bold'>During
staging rehearsals and performances<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>

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 <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><font size=3D3
     face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Attend
     and participate in all staging rehearsals to offer immediate input =
to
     stage directors and choreographers to help ensure that choristers =
will be
     stage in such a way as to provide the best possible musical =
result.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><font size=3D3
     face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Conduct
     chorus staging rehearsals when the Conductor is not =
present.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><font size=3D3
     face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Conduct
     all offstage music, or assign ACM as =
needed.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><font size=3D3
     face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Meet
     with Stage Management in ample team in order to anticipate =
logistical
     needs for off-stage music (e.g. chorus placement, TV monitors, =
music
     stands and lights, amplification, =
etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><font size=3D3
     face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Check
     sound balance front of house and make suggestions and adjustments =
as
     needed. This includes both acoustical issues with the orchestra and
     amplified sound checks.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><font size=3D3
     face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Immediately
     report to Director of Production any breech of conduct, procedure, =
or
     deportment on the part of the chorus or member of the chorus and in
     consultation with management take action as =
needed.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><font size=3D3
     face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Utilize
     any available rehearsal time during a staging rehearsal to review =
missed
     musical material prior to the next =
rehearsal.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><font size=3D3
     face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Arrange
     with choristers who miss a rehearsal to review missed musical =
material
     prior to the next rehearsal.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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     face=3D"Arial Narrow"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>Run
     chorus notes sessions or warm-ups as needed before each =
performance.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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