Chorus Assistant

Bank Street College of Education • New York, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chorus Assistant supports the School for Children’s Lower School and Upper School chorus programs, working alongside the music teaching team across three weekly rehearsals and a January performance season. The Assistant prepares and studies all musical materials in advance, and is expected to lead, demonstrate, and conduct vocal parts for assigned groups. This role is well suited to a skilled musician with choral experience who enjoys working with elementary and middle school singers and who can help sustain a focused, encouraging rehearsal environment.

Requirements

• Strong music literacy, including the ability to read and learn vocal and accompaniment parts independently
• Ability to lead, demonstrate, and conduct vocal parts with elementary and middle school singers
• Availability for all scheduled weekly rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances, including evening shows
• Willingness to collaborate as part of a teaching team

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in music, music education, or a related field
• Choral directing, conducting, or accompanying experience
• Piano proficiency
• Experience working with children in an educational or performance setting
• Familiarity with Bank Street’s progressive, child-centered approach to education

Responsibilities

• Prepare and study all materials prior to rehearsals, including learning both vocal and accompaniment parts
• Lead, demonstrate, and conduct vocal parts for assigned chorus groups
• Rehearse with soloists as applicable
• Set up the display and audio systems and prepare the piano 5–10 minutes before the start of each rehearsal
• Work closely with the teaching team to support students’ performance and behavior throughout rehearsals
• Attend all weekly rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level