Opportunities with the Drakensberg Boys Choir School

Last edited: October 18, 2010

Posted by Business and Arts South Africa
The Drakensberg Boys Choir School seeks suitably qualified persons for the below mentioned posts with effect from January 2011.

(Position requirements are outlined.)

Business Manager

• Work closely with School Management and the Board of Directors.
• A minimum of 5 years financial management experience.
• Annual financial statement preparation.
• Knowledge of income and payroll tax.
• Knowledge of Pastel and Excel.
• Technical and specialist duties included.

Conductor/Music Teacher
• Assist in directing and conducting of choirs with the Director of Music.
• Show competence in various performing genres.
• Have advanced choral conducting experience.
• Show keyboard competency and experience to assist in the coach of performance repertoire.
• Teach Music Theory, Aural and Practical instrumental tuition.
• Perform with choirs at national and international performances and rehearsals.
• Possess skill, knowledge and experience in vocal/choral coaching.

Music Teacher
• Teach History and Appreciation of Music to Gr. 4- 9.
• Teach Music Theory, Aural and Practical instrumental tuition.
• Have choral coaching experience.
• Show keyboard competency and experience to assist in the coach of performance repertoire.

Accompanist/Pianist/Music Teacher
• Possess skill, knowledge and experience in vocal/choral accompaniment.
• Have advanced vocal and choral accompaniment experience.
• Coach performance repertoire, and assist in the preparation of new repertoire.
• Teach Music Theory, Aural and Practical instrumental tuition.

Successful candidates will:
• Fully support the ethos of the school.
• Be committed to the duties associated with an independent boys’ boarding school.
• Enjoy an enviable lifestyle accompanied by housing, medical aid and pension benefits.

Letters of application, accompanied by a brief CV and three contactable references must be sent to the Rector via email (administration@dbchoir.co.za) or fax (0866 207 384) before 1 November 2010 (positions will remain open until filled).

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

 

Comments on: "Opportunities with the Drakensberg Boys Choir School" (2)

  1. i am a conductor of a youth choir from Kwamashu we sing choral music, opera and traditional music and dances we would like to visit you sometime we like what you do with the boys. you can contact me on 0738419053

  2. i have a choir named Thokozani Choral society based in Durban at KwaMashu we would love so much to make a colaboration with you we are strugling to get a sponsor so we need a new uniform we never had a proper uniform because we dont have a sponsor.

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