CSPA Wind Ensemble Director

Colburn Careers•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$156 - $208•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Wind Ensemble Director will work closely with the Director of Bands and Wind Symphony, Eleanor Núñez-Mason, Rafael & Luisa DMH Foundation Director of Bands. The Wind Ensemble Director will assist with recruitment, assist with auditions, repertoire selection, sectionals, and direct the Wind Ensemble in the Community School of Performing Arts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with ensemble auditions, including selecting audition excerpts, and recruiting students into the program. Understand the instrumentation needed to fill the ensemble in order to ensure an authentic experience for each student. Assist with attendance. Select and program appropriate repertoire for the ensemble rehearsals and performances. Coordinate with supporting departments to ensure timely and accurate logistics for all performances. Work with Community School staff to coordinate sectionals as needed. Hold parent meetings/conferences to address student problems or issues, as needed. Work closely with the Director of Bands and Community School Dean to give support and guidance to students on their musical path. Teach/conduct the Wind Ensemble, during the fall and spring semesters (Days/Times, subject to change): Sunday, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Participate in activities such as, but not limited to, Friday Night Recital adjudication, faculty recitals, workshops, meetings and trainings. Other related duties as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education and/or Experience: An undergraduate or graduate degree in Music Education and/or Conducting. Combined experience/education may be substituted for minimum education. Prior experience teaching middle and high school aged band students is required. Desire to manage the Wind Ensemble and bring creative thinking to an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment within an academic setting is essential. Ability and desire to network with faculty and those in the community to recruit students from the greater Los Angeles community for the Band Program. Demonstrated ability to work with very diverse faculty, staff, and students. Ability to contribute to a positive, supportive team environment required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Highly organized. Excellent computer skills. Knowledge of Spanish (spoken) a plus but not required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Physical: Must be able to see, hear, feel, and use hands to type and grasp objects with fingers. Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending, and stooping; occasional light lifting and carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or less; light to heavy repetitive use of hands, wrists and forearms while working on a computer. Emotional: Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds on a regular, on-going basis; ability to concentrate on detailed tasks for extended periods of time and/or intermittently while attending to other responsibilities; ability to work effectively under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities. Working conditions: Primarily indoor office environment; frequent contact with and interruptions by individuals in person or by phone. ABOUT THE COLBURN SCHOOL: The Colburn School is a world-renowned performing arts institution located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Its mission is to provide the highest quality performing arts education at all levels of development in music and dance, and to foster a vibrant community through a wide range of performances, events, and educational activities. The Colburn School trains students, from beginners to those about to embark on professional careers. Each year, more than 2,000 students from around the world come to Colburn to benefit from the renowned faculty, exceptional facilities, and focus on excellence that unites the community. The academic units of the school provide a complete spectrum of music and dance education: Conservatory of Music - The diploma- and degree-granting Conservatory of Music is distinguished by a unique all-scholarship model, renowned faculty, and outstanding performance opportunities. It prepares the highest level of collegiate musicians for professional careers. The Music Academy is a highly selective training program for gifted young pre-collegiate musicians, designed to prepare students for conservatory study and performing careers at the highest levels of achievement. This residential program balances performance, musical instruction, and academics. The Community School of Performing Arts welcomes students of all ages, from seven months old to adults. It offers over 120 classes each year in orchestral instruments, piano, guitar, voice, jazz, music theory, drama, and ensembles including orchestra, choir, and chamber music. The Trudl Zipper Dance Institute develops performers of all levels, from the pre-professional ballet program in the Dance Academy to beginners starting in Youth Dance. Students of all levels receive training in ballet, tap, and modern genres as part of a comprehensive dance education. Center for Innovation and Community Impact was created to empower the musical and dance leaders of tomorrow by nurturing students’ passion and ability to serve their communities, preparing them for sustainable careers, and embracing the development of innovative ideas. The Colburn School partners with 15 Los Angeles Unified School District schools, 13 of which receive Title I funding, to provide interactive and engaging concerts and instructional sessions to 5,000 students every year. The Colburn School is currently constructing a transformational addition to our downtown Los Angeles campus, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry with acoustics by acclaimed Nagata Acoustics. This monumental project reflects a deep commitment to both the community and our students and will feature world-class performance venues and innovative learning spaces that foster collaboration and interdisciplinary partnerships throughout the region. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: This is a part-time, non-exempt, onsite position with a regular working schedule of Sundays from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. The hourly pay range is $156.25 to $208.34 commensurate with skills, experience, and ability level. The Colburn School offers paid sick leave and a 403(b)-retirement plan, subject to eligibility requirements. TO APPLY: Applicants should submit the following materials through the Colburn School’s Careers portal at www.colburnschool.edu/careers . Cover letter Statement of Teaching Philosophy Two Letters of Recommendation CV Video Sample of Conducting (email video sample to Susan Cook at [email protected] )

Requirements

An undergraduate or graduate degree in Music Education and/or Conducting. Combined experience/education may be substituted for minimum education.
Prior experience teaching middle and high school aged band students is required.
Desire to manage the Wind Ensemble and bring creative thinking to an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment within an academic setting is essential.
Ability and desire to network with faculty and those in the community to recruit students from the greater Los Angeles community for the Band Program.
Demonstrated ability to work with very diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Ability to contribute to a positive, supportive team environment required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Highly organized.
Excellent computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Spanish (spoken) a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with ensemble auditions, including selecting audition excerpts, and recruiting students into the program.
Understand the instrumentation needed to fill the ensemble in order to ensure an authentic experience for each student.
Assist with attendance.
Select and program appropriate repertoire for the ensemble rehearsals and performances.
Coordinate with supporting departments to ensure timely and accurate logistics for all performances.
Work with Community School staff to coordinate sectionals as needed.
Hold parent meetings/conferences to address student problems or issues, as needed.
Work closely with the Director of Bands and Community School Dean to give support and guidance to students on their musical path.
Teach/conduct the Wind Ensemble, during the fall and spring semesters (Days/Times, subject to change): Sunday, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Participate in activities such as, but not limited to, Friday Night Recital adjudication, faculty recitals, workshops, meetings and trainings.
Other related duties as needed.