Chair
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- Employer:
- Manchester Camerata
- Location:
- UK / International
- Salary:
- Expenses commensurate with the geographic nature of the role will be covered
- Closing Date:
- 9am Monday 28 October 2024
- Job Ref:
- GSe113994
Description
This is an opportunity to lead the board of an extraordinary organisation. With a clear direction, unparalleled talent, and an unwavering commitment, this a one-off chance to elevate Manchester Camerata to new heights and make lasting change.
Be it opening Glastonbury Festival in front of 40,000 people or working in care homes across Greater Manchester with people living with dementia, Manchester Camerata believes in the transformative and connecting power of music. It constantly challenges and redefines what an orchestra can do.
Led by its visionary Music Director, Gábor Takács-Nagy, and its artistic partners, Manchester Camerata has toured internationally, performing in the world's most iconic concert venues with the greatest artists in classical music. Our flagship Mozart, Made in Manchester series has gained accolades from the greatest in classical music - our musicians craft is at the heart of everything we do.
The organisation’s innovation extends beyond traditional spaces, collaborating with underground electronic music producers and engaging deeply with schools and communities. Their groundbreaking Music in MindTM programme, supported by 12 years of research with the University of Manchester, positions them as world leaders in music and dementia healthcare. The recent designation as the UK's first Centre of Excellence for Music and Dementia underscores this impact.
Based in Manchester at the Monastery in Gorton, Manchester Camerata sees a vibrant and exciting future for music, investing in the next generation of musicians with its Camerata 360° Ruth Sutton Fellowship programme. Camerata believes in the power of music to transform lives and communities, and has spent many years delivering this impact.
Manchester Camerata are searching for an exceptional new Chair to lead the Board, and to collaborate with their Chief Executive Bob Riley, in shaping the orchestra's strategic direction and driving transformational growth. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team with unparalleled talent, an unwavering commitment, and the vision to make lasting change.
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