Are you the new CONDUCTOR for VOCAL GROUP musilon?
Mixed student choir “Vocal Group Musilon” at the University of Twente is looking for a conductor for rehearsals on Monday evening and at least one concert per half year.
The position is available starting on the 3rd of February. The deadline for applying is the 30th of November.
THE ASSOCIATION
Musilon is the vocal group of the University of Twente. We have around 60 members, consisting of students and employees of the UT, who enjoy singing together. We sing a varied repertoire which includes pop, jazz and musical. Although the amount of singing experience differs a lot per member, we don’t shy away from more complicated harmonies and challenging arrangements. The choir is lively and enthusiastic, and its members regularly meet up outside of rehearsal times as well. Besides this, musilon is an international choir, which means the main language is English.
Rehearsals are on monday nights from 19:45 until 22:15 and take place in the Vrijhof on the campus of the University of Twente. The goal of our rehearsals is to learn and practise the songs from our repertoire, which gets partially changed every half year. Throughout the year, we have multiple performances. We organise our own concerts every half year, and besides that, we join choir festivals such as amusing Hengelo, and this year even BALK topfestival. Next to our weekly rehearsals we also go on rehearsal weekend twice a year. During this weekend we have many rehearsals, a workshop, and other activities, so we are even better prepared for the upcoming concerts and can get to know each other better as a group.
QUALITIES
The applicant:
- Has a certificate in choir directing of at least higher vocational (HBO) level (or a similar certification)
- Has experience in rehearsing and conducting four to eight part choral works with a repertoire of popular music (pop, jazz, close harmony, a cappella)
- Pays attention to harmony, dynamics, articulation, pronunciation, interpretation and rhythm
- Can accompany the choir on the piano during rehearsals, and preferably during concerts
- Has experience with teaching vocal techniques (e.g. leading a good warm-up)
- Is energetic, enthusiastic and can create a nice atmosphere during rehearsals
- Can give rehearsals in a clear way and motivates the choir to bring the best out of themselves
- Has affinity with students
- Is able to deal with frequent member changes
- Is proficient in English, and is willing to give rehearsals in English
- Can communicate easily with members and the board
WHAT WE OFFER
- A fun and enthusiastic group of students who are passionate about singing
- A great atmosphere
- An active board and members who organise performances and repertoire
- Enthusiastic students who enjoy trying out new things and experimenting
- A diverse group of people who are open to new and creative ideas
APPLICATION
Written responses including a resume can be sent to sollicitaties@musilon.utwente.nl. Selected candidates will get invited for an interview and after a satisfactory first meeting they will be asked to lead a (part of) a rehearsal. For more information and with questions you can get in contact via sollicitaties@musilon.utwenten.nl. More information about Musilon can also be found on the website of the association (www.musilon.utwente.nl).
For this position it is necessary to be registered at the KvK (Kamer van Koophandel) as a freelancer (ZZP’er). The university of Twente employs freelancers through a external broker.