New Orchestra Conductor needed for the upcoming season, starting September 2024
The English-Speaking Music Ensembles e.V. (ESME) is searching for an experienced orchestra conductor, starting rehearsals in September 2024.
ESME was founded in 2011 by a group of enthusiastic amateur musicians and includes an orchestra, a choir, and a big band. The person who steps up to this challenge will conduct a growing 35 person amateur orchestra and prepare for two major concerts a year and perhaps an ad-hoc smaller performance as well.
Our members and audience enjoy a special blend of eclectic music from Mozart to Star Trek, and many pieces involve multiple ensembles. The Orchestra rehearses on Monday evenings at Einstein Kultur, and rehearsals are in English.
We are looking for a person who actively and positively encourages the ensemble that represents a wide mix of nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures. He/she is involved in repertoire choices and drives towards concert-ready pieces that will be performed at renowned and relevant stages in Munich.
The conductor should fulfill the following expectations:
- Commit to fulfilling the conductor role for at least an entire season, including rehearsals and concerts, leading > 85% of the rehearsals throughout the season. Planned absences should be communicated to the board 2 months in advance
- Commit to and conduct 1 all-weekend rehearsal per season (Fri evening to Sun afternoon)
- Attend 1 joint rehearsal day per season with the orchestra and other ensembles, generally 1 week before the concert.
- Prepare and attend 1 repertoire meeting per season with the Artistic Manager.
- Finalize concert repertoires 2 months before a concert.
- Participate in stage planning for performances.
- Payment is 250 Euros per month (equivalent to 3000 Euros per year) and is tax-free (the so-called “Übungsleiterpauschale”).
Auditions are tentatively set to take place at 7:30 pm on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Einstein Kultur. Contact us: conductor-search@esme-ev.de