12.05.2015  Gauteng Opera is looking for a part time chorus master for their 2015 opera and concert season, as well as for new chorus members.

Candidates applying for the position of chorus master must have prior experience with choral conducting and be able to play the piano (background in Opera and/or classical music will be advantageous). The successful candidate will have to be able to:
- Plan and execute rehearsal schedules for the chorus
- Prepare the chorus musically, vocally and be able to interpret the scores.
- Be available for evening and weekend rehearsals when needed.
- Be present at all performances of the chorus.

Candidates with the above requirements should forward their CV’s to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) . Last day of submission: 20 March 2015.

For their opera chorus, Gauteng Opera is looking for professional singers to be part of the soloists and chorus for this year’s season. Auditions will be held at the Gauteng Opera Offices – corner of Anderson and Miriam Makeba streets, Ferreirasdorp - Johannesburg (opposite the JHB magistrate court). Candidates need to SMS/WhatsApp the Gauteng Opera office, with their name and voice part, for an audition appointment on 084 310 2967 alternatively 082 898 2248.

Candidates will be required to perform two pieces of their choice (preferably Opera/ Classical) for the panel. Candidates are required to bring sheet music on the day of the audition as an accompanist will be available to accompany them on the piano.

Audition date: Saturday, 28 March 2015 from 10:00.
Venue: Gauteng Opera Offices – corner of Anderson and Miriam Makeba streets, Ferreirasdorp - Johannesburg (opposite the JHB magistrate court).

With the slogan “Opera for Everyone”, Gauteng Opera aims to expose Opera to varied audiences, by offering Opera in different forms (Opera for One, Opera on the Go, Opera for Fun, Opera to the Core, and Opera for the Future). Driven by excellence in vocal performance and theatre, Gauteng Opera prides itself in being one of the foremost nurturers of expert and proponents for quality vocal performance and theatre practitioners.