Guest Conductor RFP 2024/25 - Chicago, United States - Lakeview Orchestra

Description

Chicago's Lakeview Orchestra is accepting proposals for Guest Conducting engagements during the 2024/25 season. Applicants may submit for one or both of the following concert dates. Successful applicants will be invited to guest conduct their proposed concert program and receive a stipend of $2,000.

Guest Conducting Opportunities
>Holiday/Pops Concert:
Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
>Spring Concert:
Sunday, April 13, 2025

Audition Information
Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 7-9:30 pm, 4250 N Paulina St., Chicago
Applicant's choice of a movement from Beethoven's 8th Symphony

Opportunity #1:
Holiday/Pops Concert, December 2024
Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 | 2 PM
Athenaeum Center (Chicago)

Considerations
This program should be holiday or pops themed with festive, crowd-friendly selections. A budget of $1,500 is available to hire soloists or guest artists. A budget of $350 is available to rent additional percussion instruments, if needed. A modest budget for specialized substitute orchestral musicians may be available if merited.


Opportunity #2:
April 2025

Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 2 PM
Athenaeum Center

Considerations
This concert should be programmed with standard orchestral repertoire generally available in the public domain in the U.S.

The concert program will include at least one movement of a concerto, the selection of and soloist for which will be determined by LO's 2025 Young Artist Concerto Competition.

Rehearsal Schedule

Concert cycles consist of six Tuesday full orchestra rehearsals (7-9:30pm), plus one warm-up rehearsal two hours prior to the performance.

Proposal Requirements
>Concert program clearly identifying each composer and composition, catalog numbers, and approximate performance time
>Total estimated budget for the program with itemized explanation
>Conducting Resume
>Video links of applicant conducting a live orchestra in concert & rehearsal
>Submit proposals via email to