Symphony Orchestra Conductor

Drexel • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

About the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design: The creative heart of Drexel University, the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design trains the next generation of scholars, thinkers, makers, and doers in the fields of media, entertainment, design, and the visual and performing arts. Westphal offers 18 undergraduate and nine graduate majors, housed in award-winning facilities that encourage collaboration across creative disciplines. At Westphal, we reimagine the role of design, media, and the arts in building a better future. Our programs challenge students to center sustainability, access, and equity in their approaches to art, fashion, architecture, gaming, entertainment, and scholarship. Through experiential learning, studio-based curriculum, and Drexel’s widely-recognized Cooperative Education program (co-op), our students are uniquely positioned to face the world’s challenges and define the creative careers of the 21 st century. Job Overview This is an adjunct position to direct the Drexel University Symphony Orchestra. This is a 55 – 75+ auditioned symphony orchestra. Students are eligible for merit-based scholarships decided upon by the Director. There are weekly rehearsals followed by a concert at the end of fall, winter, and spring quarters. Rehearsals are once per week for 3 hours. There are additional duties associated with the inclusion of the orchestra within the greater Music Program, and Department of Performing Arts.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree in Music strongly preferred.
• Orchestral conducting experience at any level.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Audition students for admittance into the orchestra, and potentially for scholarship consideration.
• Program appropriate concert repertoire.
• Be a teacher, be a conductor, be an administrator.
• Work with department staff to coordinate concert publicity and production needs.
• Maintain the orchestra library.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with Music Program and Department of Performing Arts faculty and staff.
• Embrace the missions of the University, College, Department, and Program.
• Foster a culture of inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED