Opera Coach/Chorus Master/Rehearsal Conductor - 132441

Job Title:  Adjunct Opera Coach/Chorus Master/Rehearsal Conductor

Job Classification:  Adjunct Faculty-Teaching

Must reside in the State of Utah to be eligible for employment consideration.  Must be willing to teach the course(s) in person, on campus.

Posting close date: 07/15/2024

Start date of this position:  09/04/2024

Required Degree: Master's Degree in Music Performance, Collaborative Piano, or Conducting required.

Doctoral Degree in Music Performance, Collaborative Piano, or Conducting preferred.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:   

• 2 years' experience as vocal coach and/or conductor required
• General knowledge of French, German, Italian, and English singing diction required
• General knowledge of operatic repertoire preferred

Duties/Expectations: 

• Rehearsals daily from 3:00pm - 6:00pm except Wednesdays which are 3:00pm - 5:00pm.
• Evening rehearsals as needed
• Coach students to help them learn assigned scenes/roles
• Act as music conductor for opera rehearsals when needed
• Act as Chorus Master for opera productions
• Attend daily afternoon rehearsals for the term of the production as well as scheduled evening rehearsals as needed
• Demonstrated ability to teach and use rehearsal time effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Information required at the time of application - Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically

Document(s) required at the time of application - Please attach your updated Curriculum Vitae to the faculty application.

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Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer.  All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.