ARTISTIC DIRECTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Board of Directors of the Master Chorale of South Florida (MCSF), the Artistic Director is required to prepare and conduct this critically acclaimed, 120-member adult chorus for a minimum of three engagements per season. This is a year-round position based on the MCSF fiscal year of June 1st – May 31st.  The season is defined as annually commencing in August, typically ending the following May.  Each engagement normally consists of three performances in the tri-county area of South Florida (Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach). 

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program and execute musical performances of major classical choral works performed primarily with orchestra
• Conduct scheduled chorus rehearsals each Monday evening in season from 7:30 -10 pm
• Conduct performances
• Audition existing and potential chorus members
• Contract soloists, orchestral musicians and accompanists
• Work within budget and perform due diligence toward fiscal responsibility
• Assist with fundraising, such as major gift solicitation and special events
• Develop relationships with potential influencers and donors in the tri-county arts community capable of  providing financial and other types of support to MCSF

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Doctorate preferred; Master’s degree required
• High-level training in choral conducting; extensive knowledge of wide variety of classical music repertoire
• Expertise in vocal technique, languages and choral diction

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 7 years of high-caliber choral/orchestral conducting experience and artistic oversight
• Proven ability to attract, lead, inspire and retain top musical talent
• Established reputation for excellence in artistic achievement
• Demonstrated ability to add to and build on the organization’s high-quality reputation
• Reputation for leading and inspiring musicians to excellence in a spirit of mutual respect and fun
• Ability to vigorously and motivationally represent the organization to the at-large community
• Experience in selecting high-level concert repertoire and outstanding soloists for an adult chorus
• Ability to artistically interpret and annotate master scores for chorus, accompanists, instrumentalists and soloists

JOB LOCATION AND SALARY

• This part-time position commences in June 2013 with preparation for the 2013-14 Season and requires approximately 10 - 15 hours per week; 20 – 25 hours during 3 concert weeks
• Salary commensurate with experience and services rendered.  Range: $30,000 - $40,000
• Position headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Letter of application with curriculum vitae, DVD recording of rehearsals (front view of conductor) and performances with 3 references to:

  Carole Sandvos
  Chorus Administrator - Master Chorale of South Florida
  8408 SW 26th Place
  Davie, FL 33328

  or email to info@masterchoraleofsouthflorida.org.

• Application deadline December 31, 2012. (Position open until filled.)
• Participation in telephone interview, with in-person interview and audition with chorus for finalists