Position Description Opera Philadelphia Assistant Chorus Master Type of Employment:
Contract, per production
Reports to:
Chorus Master
Important Staff Relationships: Central Role:
Music Director; Artistic Administrator; Stage Management; Pianists and Assistant Conductors Assist the Chorus Master in preparing the chorus for all productions, in chorus related administrative duties, and assisting the music staff in rehearsals and performances as needed.
Responsibilities: Artistic: • Assist Chorus Master (CM) in preparing chorus for all productions as assigned • Learn and prepare all chorus music, and be prepared to lead a rehearsal, sectional rehearsal, or warm-up as needed • Attend all chorus rehearsals and performances (including all music, staging, and onstage rehearsals); attend all children’s chorus music rehearsals as assigned • Assist with musical duties in the theatre including but limited to taking notes from the conductor or chorus master, taking balance notes in orchestra rehearsals, and assisting with backstage conducting as needed • When covering a rehearsal in the absence of the CM, serve as liaison to director, assistant director, conductor, and stage management • Other duties as assigned by CM, Artistic Administrator, Music Director, Conductor, or Assistant Conductor Administrative: • Assist CM in preparing and managing sign-in sheets for each production • Assist CM in preparing payroll daily summaries and communicating payroll information to the accounting department • Assist in preparing translations and synopsis for each productions and distributing to the chorus • Assist with communication and notifications to the chorus as needed • Other duties as assigned by CM Qualifications and Experience: • Music Degree, related education or performance experience • Knowledge of standard, contemporary, and chamber opera repertoire • Experience in an arts administration setting • Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based work environment • Computer literacy in Office Windows environment
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