Chorus Master Répétiteur
Opera Integra, the award-winning amateur opera company founded by Brian Galloway in 1971 and based in Notting Hill, London, has an opening for a Chorus Master Répétiteur, starting in the Autumn.
The company normally performs one staged opera a year in English (next production The Magic Flute, on 8 & 9 February 2019) as well as a regular Summer Concert in July, and performs several concerts of opera excerpts (performed in their original language) as opportunities arise during the year.
The Chorus Master Répétiteur’s responsibilities are to play the piano in rehearsals and performances and to rehearse the chorus and prepare them for staged operas and concert performances of opera excerpts, which often requires preparing rehearsal recordings of the individual parts.. Rehearsals are held every Thursday evening, 6.30-9.30pm, during term time, in Colville School, London W11 2DF.
Applicants should be competent pianists with good sight reading skills, be experienced in chorus rehearsals and have a good knowledge of and passion for opera.
Please download the Chorus Master Répétiteur Responsibilities document, which defines the responsibilities of this position.
To apply, please send an email with ‘Opera Integra Chorus Master Répétiteur Application’ in the subject line to operarintegra@gmail.com with the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Brief description of relevant experience
and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.
Please be aware that chosen applicants will be asked to prepare two contrasting operatic excerpts of no more than ten minutes each. Both excerpts should include at least two roles and candidates should be prepared to sing in the vocal lines as they play. Candidates may also be given a sight-reading test. They will also be invited to meet the group and take a session.
We are hoping to appoint for the Autumn term.
Good luck! We look forward to hearing from you…