Musical director
We currently have a vacancy for a conductor/MD. This is a non-paid role. If you are interested, have the experience and can meet most of the requirements below please contact the chairman of Newcastle Strings, Chris Mason: tel. 07719487670, email chairman@newcastlestrings.org.uk .
The successful candidate will:
- 1) be patient and friendly with a sense of humour.
- 2) be able to communicate clearly and with sensitivity to all members of the orchestra.
- 3) have a good knowledge of the string orchestra repertoire and wider classical, baroque and contemporary music.
- 4) know the technical demands of string players.
- 5) try to produce concert standard performances, and be able to communicate with an audience.
- 6) create programming that will appeal to modern audiences.
- 7) be able to help recruit wind and other players.
- 8) be aligned with the heritage of NSO and have a vision for the future.
- 9) include some home-grown compositions and arrangements to be played in concert as and when appropriate.
NSO has a very large library and players who are committed to working hard.