Position Description - Assistant Artistic Director

This position will commence in the semester following a successful application.

We anticipate this will be an on-going position, subject to a formal review at the end of 12 months.

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Expectations

The Assistant Artistic Director will:

  • have experience in choral conducting
  • be a trained singer
  • be experienced in rehearsal organisation
  • have experience in high performance standards
  • sing in the choir in performance
  • work within the team of choral administration that includes the Artistic Director, Choir Leader, Section Leaders and Accompanists
  • be able to take a 2-hour rehearsal (as required)

Recognised Teacher Training would be an advantage.

 

Responsibilities

The Assistant Artistic Director will:

  • deputise for the Artistic Director in rehearsals (when required)
  • support the Artistic Director in preparation of repertoire, auditions, and other duties as required
  • begin rehearsals with warm up exercises and sight singing (when required)
  • support the choral program throughout the year
  • develop a good rapport with the choristers
  • be able to maintain good humour while working under pressure