CSUS: Jazz Band
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. This role 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, and designs and conducts recruitment/outreach programs to attract young musicians. The director will rehearse with students to ensure they master parts and coordinate with the VPA department for necessary support staff such as additional musicians, accompanists, etc. All work must adhere to formal processes before commencement.
Requirements
- Exceptional leader, communicator and educator.
- Willing and able to work as part of the music department team and with CRLS and VPA.
- 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
- Valid Massachusetts Music Education certification
Responsibilities
- Conducts weekly rehearsals and additional rehearsals as necessary.
- Directs the Ensemble's performances.
- Performs necessary planning and administration for the Ensemble.
- Produces and directs musical performances for school and public events, adhering to safety guidelines.
- Creates 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.
- Supervises any assistants, volunteers, and students involved in concerts and performances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
