Guest Choir Director - Short Term Assignment

Spring Education Group • Milpitas, CA

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About The Position

The Guest Choir Director supports the musical aspects of Stratford School’s All-Star Music Festival for the Elementary Choir (grades 3–5). The director works with the All-Star Music Choir Director and Leader to prepare for and assist with musical rehearsals on March 12, 2027. Duties include reviewing musical selections, coordinating responsibilities with the festival leaders, and designing and directing practice sessions as requested.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of choral or instrumental technique, musical interpretation, and ensemble balance across styles and genres appropriate for the festival.
• Experience working with elementary students, depending on the assigned area.
• Demonstrated experience rehearsing and conducting large student ensembles, with clear conducting technique and expressive leadership.
• Ability to plan engaging, productive, and developmentally appropriate rehearsals with strong pacing and clear musical objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility and problem-solving ability to adapt plans to real-time challenges during festival preparation and day-of logistics.
• Commitment to creating a positive, safe, and inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported.
• Ability to motivate and engage young musicians in ways that foster growth, confidence, and musical excellence.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Physical ability to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak English; often carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements; and occasionally push, pull, or bend. Regularly requires hearing and clear vision, with or without correction.

Responsibilities

• Review musical selections for auditions and performance.
• Meet occasionally with the All-Star Music Choir Leader and Director to understand responsibilities on the day of the festival.
• Design and direct musical practice sessions as requested by the Choir Leader and Director.

What This Job Offers

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