Community Music Instructor Tufts Youth Philharmonic
About The Position
The Tufts Youth Philharmonic (TYP) is a distinguished addition to the musical culture of the greater Boston area. Open to advanced students ages 13 and up, TYP nurtures every aspect of each member's development with individual attention and strong group camaraderie. Rehearsals are held every Friday from 4:00–6:30 p.m. and consist of section rehearsals followed by full orchestra sessions. This unique structure gives each member of the orchestra individual, sectional, and full orchestral rehearsal and performance exposure in one comprehensive experience. The coaches, along with Tufts student mentors, provide individual and group feedback, playing alongside the students in the full orchestra rehearsals and offering assistance and encouragement every step of the way. The Tufts Youth Philharmonic rehearses in the state-of-the-art Granoff Music Center on the Tufts Medford/Somerville Campus. Performances take place in Distler Performance Hall in the Granoff Music Center, the finest small recital hall in the Boston area.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in music performance
- 3+ years of experience conducting and working with pre-college students
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in music
- DMA
- Recognized conductor in the greater Boson area/US with youth orchestra
Responsibilities
- Provide musical coaching and conduct the ensemble.
- Plan and lead structured and productive weekly rehearsals.
- Collaborate with sectional coaches across all instrument groups.
- Communicate, engage and connect with teenage musicians.
- Support students across a range of ages and skill levels.
- Oversee and guide student mentors within the program.
- Collaborate on outreach and promotional initiatives.
- Maintain regular communication with coaches.
- Assist with scheduling.
- Play a key role in making TYP an attractive ensemble for young musicians—particularly those in brass and wind areas.
- Marketing the orchestra.
- Programming the full concert season.
- Participating in auditions.
- Supporting the recruitment process to build and sustain a vibrant youth orchestra.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
