BSYO Percussion Manager
About The Position
The role of Percussion Manager (PM) includes assisting and supporting BSYO admin and conductors in set-up and teardown of rehearsal locations, serving as a mentor for students, percussion staff, and participating in rehearsals as an instrumentalist as necessary. The PM is responsible for preparing the percussion section for every BSYO rehearsal, which includes moving any required instruments to each rehearsal location and ensuring that the section for each orchestra is set up. It is preferred that the PM be a Towson Student so that they may have access to our percussion storage room in that rehearsal location. The expected time commitment as a Percussion Assistant is approximately 7 hours per week excluding special circumstances (concerts, special events, etc.). Time commitment may be greater in a few weeks. The PM will split their time between all ensembles to ensure set ups are correct. Rehearsal specifics will be communicated to you by the Percussion Manager, Operations Coordinator, and BSYO Manager. The role involves organization, set-up and teardown of percussion equipment, as well as supervising transportation of equipment to different rehearsal rooms. The PM assists conductors in making Percussion assignments. The overarching goal for the PA is to mentor and guide developing percussionists in all aspects. This role requires the ability to lift up to 45 pounds regularly, carry and/or move equipment regularly and frequent standing, walking, pushing and pulling while teaching and supervising students to largely be responsible for this work.
Requirements
- This role requires the ability to lift up to 45 pounds regularly, carry and/or move equipment regularly and frequent standing, walking, pushing and pulling while teaching and supervising students to largely be responsible for this work
- High School Degree and/or currently enrolled in either Towson University or Peabody
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a music educator or as a professional musician in an orchestra
- Experience with setting up a full symphony orchestra
- Preferred to have the PM be a current Towson Student so that they have access to our storage room
Responsibilities
- Provide playing mentorship for students
- Teach students how to set-up instruments by themselves
- Play within the section, as necessary
- Participate in sectionals with BSO Percussionists
- Lead the group of BSYO Percussion Staff in assisting their respective ensembles
- Assist conductors in making percussion assignments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
