Birmingham Opera Company is a relatively small company and works on only one major opera project each year. Usually we employ between 6 and 10 singers for 6 weeks each year so employment opportunities are limited – sorry.
That doesn’t mean we’re not interested in keeping track of good and talented singers. Graham Vick works closely with Sarah Playfair, who is our Casting Consultant, and we try to see as many productions as possible including college productions to try and keep track of people. We do keep a database of singers in our office and Sarah does review it on a regular basis. If you would like to send in your CV we will add your details to this list. The address is on the Contact Us page of the website.
Jobs
ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER/ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER Sept-Dec 2009
Birmingham Opera Company will produce Verdi's opera Othello in December 2009 in Birmingham and directed by world renowned opera Director Graham Vick.
As part of West Midlands' Culture Programme for London 2012, we're now able
to offer volunteers the chance to dance in Othello. We are seeking a well
trained contemporary dance practitioner to assist Dance Project
Director/Choreographer Ron Howell in delivering the dance project.
Working with groups across Birmingham and with a cast of over 250
volunteers and professional artists in a site specific venue, this is a
challenging role which requires a high level of commitment.
You will need to be available from mid September through to December 19
2009. To facilitate participation, work will involve daytimes, evenings and weekends. Please submit a c.v. with two referees and a short statement outlining your relevant
experience to peopledancing@birminghamopera.org.uk.
The closing date is 5pm 14th August 2009.Please read job outline for further details.
Fee: There is a freelance contract fee of £4500 plus subsistence where
applicable.
To view job outline click here
PARTICIPATION MANAGER- OTHELLO
4 months contract beginning September 2009
17 week contract from September to December 2009
Fee: £6750
This post is both creative and administrative. It involves consultation, prolific delivery and impeccable administration. Based in Birmingham Opera Company’s office in the Jewellery Quarter the Participation Manager will follow up on the recruitment process and manage and support local participants in Othello.
The closing date is 5pm 19th August 2009. Interviews will take place in Birmingham on the afternoon of 21st August 2009.
To view job outline click here