[NEohioPAL] Opera Cleveland seeks Music Director(s) for Education Programs 2008/2009

[Cliff Wilson]

The Opera Cleveland Education Department is the education and community
outreach wing of Opera Cleveland. Participatory projects and performance
programs are designed to interest students of every age - preschool
through senior adult. Established in 1977, the department presents more
that 300 programs a year throughout the region. Programs and artists
reach an average of 80,000 students and adults every year.

 

The Music Director position for an education project (or projects)
requires both accompanist and vocal coaching skills. Candidates with
graduate Education and/or Music degrees and teaching experience are
preferred. Responsibilities include:

 

*	Active involvement with the audition and interview process for
specific projects.
*	Vocal coaching of singers before rehearsals begin ( 2 - 4
sessions per singer)
*	Leading music rehearsals with cast before staging rehearsals
begin.
*	Accompanying staging rehearsals.
*	Working collaboratively with Stage Director to help artists
achieve excellence vocally and provide feedback as is appropriate.
*	With projects that require more than one accompanist Music
Director prepares additional accompanists. 
*	With projects that require contact with teachers regarding music
needs, Music Director contacts teachers for each school via telephone or
email for introduction and informational purposes.
*	Provide assistance (as needed) to teachers who request
additional help with methodology of teaching music to students - provide
ideas, problem solve, etc.

*	Meet with Project Coordinator to review schedules, discuss
concerns and strategize details prior to rehearsals beginning.
*	Visit programs and provide feedback on methods for continuing to
grow level of musicianship and improve pedagogy for participants and
project staff.

 

The Music Director reports to the Director of Production and Education.
Project runs vary by program from full time for 4 or more weeks to part
time for 3 or more months. Project fees range depending on project.
Project fees include travel and per diem.

 

Deadline is Jan. 15, 2008. 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

Fax: 216-575-1918

Rosengarden at operacleveland.org

 

 

Cliff Wilson

Artistic Administrator

Opera Cleveland

1422 Euclid Ave., Ste. 1052

Cleveland, OH 44115

(b) 216-575-0903 ext. 211

(f) 216-575-1918

wilson at operacleveland.org

 

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