Assistant Conductor

Vancouver, BC, Canada. Требуется ассистент дирижера. Заявки до 15 октября.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is delighted to be able to provide a major opportunity for a Canadian conductor to work on a daily basis with a leading professional symphony orchestra. As a key member of the VSO’s artistic staff, the Assistant Conductor will work full time under the direct supervision of Music Director Otto Tausk, and will have access to the many guest conductors and soloists who perform with the VSO throughout the season.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra currently performs a 39-week Winter Season and 3-week Summer Season. The Assistant Conductor will be expected to attend all VSO rehearsals and cover programs; to lead rehearsals and performances as assigned; to contribute to season programming; and to support the Music Director, Music Library, Education, Marketing, and Development Departments as requested.

Qualifications: Applicants for the position of Assistant Conductor must be Canadian citizens or have Permanent Resident status as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and will be required to reside in Vancouver for the duration of the contract. Candidates should have an advanced music degree or equivalent. An exceptional level of aural skill will be expected of the successful candidate.

Term: up to 2 years, beginning date TBD

Salary: $3,500 per month

Applications should include full curriculum vitae detailing educational background and professional experience, proof of citizenship or Canadian Permanent Resident status, and links to video of recent performances and/or rehearsals. Please include two letters of recommendation. The search committee will receive all applications for the position in confidence.

Audition: November 25, 2021, in Vancouver.

Audition repertoire:

• Beethoven Symphony No. 5, 1st movement
• Debussy, Prelude a l’apres midi d’un faune
• D. Wijeratne Yatra
• Mozart “Temerari… Come Scoglio” (recitative and aria) from Cosi fan tutte
• Strauss,

Closing date: 15 Oct 2021

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