[NEohioPAL] Opera Cleveland Seeks Assistant Chorus Master

[Cliff Wilson]

ASSISTANT CHORUS MASTER

Job Description for Assistant Chorus Master

Opera Cleveland seeks an Assistant Chorus Master for its 2008 season and
related events. The Assistant Chorus Master has the overall
responsibility for assisting the Chorus Master to effectively and
efficiently maintain the quality, discipline, and morale of the Opera
Cleveland Chorus, and should assume a pro-active role in all matters
related to the chorus. This position where appropriate, may be
combinable with that of chorus rehearsal accompanist. Applicants must
possess excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented. A
positive attitude, good communication skills, patience, and sense of
humor are a must. 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:

1.	Attend all chorus rehearsals and performances. Any absences from
rehearsal are to be approved by Chorus Master and management.
2.	Check chorus voice mail for messages prior to each music
rehearsal in a timely fashion.
3.	Assist Chorus Master with 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.)
4.	Keep detailed records in opera offices compatible and aligned
with Opera Cleveland data organization systems for all chorus matters.
Report chorus related information in a timely and detail oriented
manner.
5.	Take attendance at all chorus services and work closely with
Artists Services personnel to maintain accurate documentation in the
opera office. Contact chorus members within 24 hours of any unexcused
absences, check reason for absence, arrange time for review session
prior to next rehearsal, advise Chorus Master and Stage Management of
the situation.
6.	Serve as liaison between office staff and Chorus Master as
needed. This includes but is not limited to distribution of materials,
making announcements, monitoring sign up sheets, forwarding paperwork to
office, etc.
7.	Serve as liaison between Stage Management and Chorus Master as
needed when the company has moved to the stage.
8.	Assist with offstage conducting and scored sound effects.
9.	Assist with checking sound balance front of house as needed.
10.	Assist Chorus Master and Conductor with note taking as needed.
11.	Coordinate collection of chorus scores at final performance of
each opera.


Cliff Wilson
Artistic / Education Administrator
216-575-0903 x 211
 <http://www.operacleveland.org/> 
www.operacleveland.org

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