Music Director / Conductor

https://www.makingmusic.org.uk/musical-vacancy/london-video-game-orchestra/musical-director

We are an un-auditioned orchestra who rehearse on Thursday evenings 7.15 – 9.30pm near Old Street/Barbican Stations and as our name suggests, LVGO’s aim is to bring the music of video games to the concert hall at prices everyone can afford.
We arrange and obtain the rights for most of our repertoire which spans the last 40 years of gaming in every genre under the sun.

This part time position includes a per-rehearsal fee of £100 and a per-performance fee of £220.
The musical director will conduct the orchestra, plan and oversee/edit arrangements and work with the committee on concert logistics.

Please see the attached job description for a comprehensive description of the MD’s position.
If you are interested in applying, please send the following documents to mailto:[email protected] – [email protected]
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Repertoire list for four previous programs planned and conducted
Links to performance and/or rehearsal videos if available

Applications will be reviewed as they are received; applications will close 5pm Monday 8th July, 2024.
Semi-finalists will be contacted for a Zoom interview weekend of Saturday 22nd / Sunday 23rd July.
Finalists will be invited to a special rehearsal the evening of Thursday 15th August to work with the orchestra in a 20-30 minute audition. Repertoire will be provided.

The next Music Directorship will commence late August 2024, with first rehearsal first week of September.
The London Video Game Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer and encourages musicians of all backgrounds to join our team.

Full job description and details of the role in the link above.