MU298-498 - Introduction to Opera (Music Director and Conductor)

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Course Code and Title: MU298-498 – Introduction to Opera (Music Director and Conductor)

Term: Fall 2024 – Winter 2025

Days/Times: Tuesday 1:00 – 3:20 PM & 6:30 – 9:20 PM; Friday 12:30 – 5:50 PM

Hours per week/Hours Total: 8/192 (8 hours a week averaged over 24 weeks)

Anticipated Class Size: 25-30

Additional Course Requirements:

Posted on: June 1, 2024

Posting ends: June 15, 2024

Position Summary:

An introduction to all aspects of the operatic art form, including other genres of music theatre. Through experiential learning, students acquire the foundations of stagecraft, including acting, role preparation, stage makeup and movement. S ome rehearsals and performances occur outside of scheduled class times. These will be confirmed with the successful applicant in advance. The course is designed for voice majors who normally have already completed 2 years of university level studio voice instruction, and in some cases, piano m ajors with an interest in opera coaching and collaborative pianism. While the course is required for performance majors, it is also open to all voice (and piano) majors interested in growing their skill in this highly collaborative art form. The course essentially functions as a paraprofessional working experience where students learn the tools of the operatic trade, equipping them with the fundamental foundational skills for the kinds of portfolio careers that may await them post-graduation.

Qualifications – Required: MMus with significant opera coaching/conducting experience at national or international level. Opera Diploma or other post-graduate diploma (Artist Diploma, Licentiate etc.) with significant national or international performing/coaching/conducting experience. 

Qualifications - Areas of Specialization: Successful applicants for Music Director should have demonstrated expertise in operatic repertoire (at the keyboard, conducting and coaching), strong working command of the major operatic languages (French, Italian, German) and evidence of excellence in teaching. 

Qualifications - Asset: DMA or PhD in music subdiscipline relevant to Opera direction, published scholarship in opera, and experience coaching/conducting in musical theatre genres considered an asset

Salary: $24,550.40 (This course is classified as a small ensemble, but due to the contact hours the course is compensated at the rate for large ensemble).

• List of operatic repertoire coached and/or performed .

Required for External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching (may include but not limited to: Reference letters, teaching evaluations, list of student successes etc.)
• Verification of highest degree

Optional

• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Applications may be addressed to:

Music Part-Time Appointment Committee

Faculty of Music

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Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University's Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier's core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at hr@wlu.ca.

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