All City - Band Director
About The Position
The Music Ensemble Music Director reports to the Visual and Performing Arts Director and Department. The primary responsibilities entail conducting weekly rehearsals, conducting additional rehearsals as necessary, directing the Ensemble's performances, plus any necessary planning and administration. The Ensemble may also participate in an Ensembles Concert in the fall, spring, and other projects and programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES NOTE: Produces and directs musical performances for school and public performances, adhering to safety guidelines and creating the production calendar in collaboration with school and VPA department. Applies a social justice approach and equity lens in all aspects of the process. Collaborates and works professionally with other music directors and ensembles when partnering. Designs and conducts recruitment/outreach programs to attract young musicians. Rehearses with students to ensure they master parts. Coordinates with VPA department for necessary support staff such as additional musicians, accompanists/etc. Must adhere to formal process before anyone is permitted to begin work.
Requirements
- Valid Massachusetts Music Education certification
- Current district staff member (preferred)
- Demonstrates expertise in knowledge and teaching of music
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Nice To Haves
- Current district staff member (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Conducting weekly rehearsals
- Conducting additional rehearsals as necessary
- Directing the Ensemble's performances
- Planning and administration
- Producing and directing musical performances for school and public performances
- Adhering to safety guidelines
- Creating the production calendar in collaboration with school and VPA department
- Applying a social justice approach and equity lens in all aspects of the process
- Collaborating and working professionally with other music directors and ensembles when partnering
- Designing and conducts recruitment/outreach programs to attract young musicians
- Rehearsing with students to ensure they master parts
- Coordinating with VPA department for necessary support staff such as additional musicians, accompanists/etc.
- Adhering to formal process before anyone is permitted to begin work
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
