Vacancies

MUSIC DIRECTOR, BAY OF PLENTY SYMPHONIA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

  • Direct the artistic affairs of Bay of Plenty Symphonia and determine the artistic direction of the orchestra
  • Provide guidance to the orchestra and its players in order to achieve the highest possible musical standard, provide leadership, motivation and encouragement to players to maintain or improve personal musicianship
  • Serve on the Managing Committee of Bay of Plenty Symphonia as an ex officio member and attend their meetings (every 4-6 weeks)
  • Set and oversee the artistic budget

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How to apply

Our orchestra is performing on 6 May in Rotorua and on 7 May in Tauranga. We invite you to attend to see our orchestra in action. 

If you would like to join our fun and passionate orchestra, we’d love to hear from you. Please email your CV and cover letter to bopssecretary@gmail.com. Applications close 19 May 2023.

Interviews will be held after applications close at a time suitable for both parties, either in person in Tauranga or via video conference.

We are looking to hold auditions in Tauranga in the form of an orchestral rehearsal, ideally on a Thursday evening in June, to be discussed with the applicant. Some flexibility may be possible.

Bay of Plenty Symphonia will consider making a contribution towards applicants’ travel and accommodation costs to attend an audition.

For questions, more information or to discuss other opportunities, please contact bopssecretary@gmail.com or call our concertmaster Rebecka on 021 025 911 96.