EMERGING CONDUCTING SCHOLAR

The University of Warwick Music Centre is offering a conducting scholarship for exciting, emerging choral conductors.

 

The successful applicant will:

• Work closely with our Associate Artist and Choral Outreach Assistant, across teams at the University Music Centre within the Warwick Arts Centre and receive ongoing training and mentoring.
• Act as an Assistant Conductor for the university’s vocal ensembles, including the Chamber Choir, Chorus and Vox Warwick.
• Work in a variety of settings and musical styles.
• Have the opportunity to be involved in developing creative ideas and projects, within the Music Centre.
• Be engaged from October 2023 to July 2024, with the majority of work falling during university term times: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/termdates/#2023.
• Receive an inclusive fee of £3000 for this period.

 

We are looking for:

• Someone who is available for rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
• An experienced and motivated musician with a good knowledge of choirs.
• A passion for learning and working collaboratively.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• The ability to work independently.
• A creative approach.
• The ability to inspire and enthuse others.
• Previous conducting and outreach experience is desirable.

 

How to apply:

• Send a CV, covering letter explaining how you feel you can contribute to this role and two references to music.centre@warwick.ac.uk.
• The closing date for applications is Monday 17^th July 2023. Interviews will be held w/c 24^th July.

 

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Suzzie Vango, Associate Artist: suzzie.vango@warwick.ac.uk