We are looking to widen our pool of freelance Music Directors for our weekly Manchester sessions hosted by Factory International at Aviva Studios.
Music Directors are responsible for leading weekly sessions with Streetwise Opera performers exploring the music and stories of the current project; co-creating new work alongside a composer or reimagining an historic opera.
Working closely with the Artistic Director, Music Directors shape and deliver high-quality music and theatre experiences that align with Streetwise Opera’s artistic vision and values, and centre co-creation with performers in each session.
They facilitate inclusive and engaging singing and opera-making activities, develop repertoire, support performance preparation, collaborate with artists from a range of disciplines and adapt their approach to meet the diverse needs of participants.
Music Directors create a welcoming and collaborative environment, encouraging participation, artistic excellence, and personal growth, while contributing to the wider creative life of the organisation.
Please submit an application form online and respond to the following two questions:
You may submit your responses in writing, as an audio recording or as a video recording. Audio and video submissions should be no longer than five minutes in total.
You do not need to submit a CV at this stage. We will request a CV from candidates who are invited to interview.
Closing date: Monday 5 October, 2:00pm.
Interviews: Week beginning 12 October.
Streetwise Opera session fees are £150 for a two-hour session and £175 for a three-hour session (which includes planning time).
Meeting fees are paid at an hourly rate of £25 / hour.