Choral Director (m/f/d) with Experience in Stage Music Direction for the “Mittelsächsische Theater und Philharmonie gGmbH”

The Mittelsächsische Theater und Philharmonie gGmbH (MiT) is a four-genre theater featuring musical theater, drama, youth theater, and a philharmonic orchestra. With its three permanent venues—the world’s oldest municipal theater in the university town of Freiberg, the Theater Döbeln, and the Seebühne Kriebstein—it offers a high-quality and diverse cultural program in the heart of Saxony.

Starting with the 2026/2027 season, the MiT—under the artistic direction of Sergio Raonic Lukovic and General Music Director José Luis Gutiérrez Hernandez

—is seeking a choir director with expertise in musical theater (m/f/d).

What we offer: 

• Varied, exciting work 

• a pleasant work environment and the opportunity to work independently thanks to flat hierarchies,

• Compensation in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, as well as participation in wage adjustments under the NV Bühne collective bargaining agreement

• a company pension plan for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements through the Bayerische Versorgungskammer

• a central workplace in the downtown areas of Freiberg and Döbeln, 

• the opportunity to work in a region with excellent recreational and leisure opportunities

Employment is governed by the NV Bühne collective bargaining agreement. The contract is initially limited to two years, though continued employment thereafter is the intention. 

Work locations include Freiberg, Döbeln, Kriebstein, and venues for guest performances.

If you’d like to contribute to theater operations with dedication and enthusiasm, we look forward to receiving your detailed and complete application materials by September 20, 2026.

The conducting auditions will take place on

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 

• 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Preliminary conducting audition for choir conducting,

• 1:30–4:00 p.m. Piano audition for choir conducting

• 5:00–7:00 p.m. Preliminary choir conducting audition

.

We welcome all applications—regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity. Applications from people with disabilities are encouraged. If one gender is underrepresented in a particular field, the underrepresented gender will be given preference in hiring when qualifications are equal. In accordance with this policy, people with disabilities will be given preference in hiring when qualifications are equal. Applications from people with an immigrant background are expressly encouraged.

Unfortunately, expenses incurred in connection with the application cannot be reimbursed.

Precisely because of its manageable size, our choir is an expressive musical element with a strong stage presence in the MiT repertoire. 

A major focus of your work will be on further developing the choir as an enthusiastic chamber ensemble while fostering the individual strengths of each choir member.

You will be responsible for the independent preparation, musical rehearsal, and musical direction of the assigned productions.

The choir director creates the choir schedules in collaboration with the KBB.

You will also be expected to accompany staged and other musical rehearsals, as well as to study parts and serve as a music assistant in the orchestra. 

Furthermore, the position involves communicating with, as well as developing and leading, amateur choirs (including children’s choirs) affiliated with the theater or participating in individual MiT theater projects.

We work across disciplines and regularly incorporate musical elements into our drama and youth theater productions—as part of your role as drama music director, you will be responsible for the musical rehearsal and independent direction of these productions.

The MiT welcomes initiative and encourages the realization of personal artistic projects within the theater.

We are seeking, to start as soon as possible (no later than February 1, 2026), a dedicated and dynamic individual with outstanding piano skills, who is familiar with the stylistic diversity of the theater repertoire and holds a degree in conducting or choral conducting. Additional experience in choral conducting, piano accompaniment, and orchestral conducting is desirable. 
A willingness to communicate, organizational and administrative skills, and a good command of German are required.