Drakensberg Boys Choir seeks new Director of Music

Drakensberg Boys Choir seeks new Director of Music

19.02.2015  Well-known choral conductor and pedagogue, Johann van der Sandt, has resigned as Director of Music at the Drakensberg Boys Choir School and the school is inviting interested parties to apply.

The Drakensberg Boys Choir School is an independent boys’ choir school with an emphasis on choral singing. The school has a Christian ethos and caters for boys from Grade 4 to Grade 9. As a result of the current director’s resignation, the opportunity has arisen to apply for this world renowned position.

This position not only involves choral leadership but also includes a considerable role on the school management team.

The successful candidate will:
- Have a post graduate qualification preferably to masters level (and above) in music
- Have choral coaching and choral conducting experience
- Have experience in coaching of performance repertoire
- Be able to lead the preparation of new repertoire to international standard
- Possess skill, knowledge and experience in vocal coaching
- Have the ability to teach and lead the development of Music Theory, Aural and Practical Instrumental Tuition
- Show competence in various performing genres to international level
- Lead a team of competent musicians at international level
- Have suitable administrative skills needed to lead a department
- Have the ability to travel when required both nationally and internationally
- Report to the Executive Headmaster
- Be expected to fully support the ethos of the school
- Be committed to the duties associated with an independent boys’ boarding school
- Be able to enjoy an enviable lifestyle accompanied by housing and other school benefits
- Be expected to commence service in July 2015

Letters of application, accompanied by a comprehensive CV and three contactable references, must be sent to the Executive Head via email (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ) before 16 March 2015.

Please note that the interview process will consist of interviews and a choir rehearsal appraised by the selection committee of the School Board.

Please note that the Drakensberg Boys Choir School reserves the right not to fill posts and that applicants are not guaranteed an interview.

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