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Director of Orchestral Activities (Open Rank)

Bowling Green State University•Main Campus (BG), OH

About The Position

Bowling Green State University’s Department of Music Performance Studies in the College of Musical Arts seeks a Director of Orchestral Activities. This is an open-rank, tenure-track, 9-month appointment beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will guide all aspects of BGSU’s orchestral program, direct the BG Philharmonia, and serve as Music Director for BGSU Opera Theatre productions. The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate conducting and literature courses, advising graduate research and conducting projects, and mentoring master’s- and doctoral-level orchestral conducting students. The director will collaborate with other large-ensemble leaders and the Coordinator of Opera on the College’s artistic vision and administrative operations. The position also contributes to student recruitment, professional and institutional service, and the artistic and intellectual life of the College and University. The BG Philharmonia is a full-sized symphonic orchestra that performs three concerts per semester, stages one opera annually, and presents occasional special events and concerts on campus and throughout the region. The College of Musical Arts enrolls approximately 475 students and has 55 full-time and 30 part-time faculty. Its musical calendar includes more than 300 performances and presentations annually.

Requirements

  • Master of Music (MM).
  • At least 3 years conducting orchestral ensembles at the collegiate level as instructor of record, or professional orchestral conducting experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) or Doctor of Philosophy in Conducting (PhD).
  • 5 years of collegiate teaching experience.

Responsibilities

  • Guide all aspects of BGSU’s orchestral program as Director of Orchestral Activities.
  • Direct the BG Philharmonia and serve as Music Director for BGSU Opera Theatre productions.
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate conducting and literature courses.
  • Advise graduate research and conducting projects and mentor master’s- and doctoral-level orchestral conducting students.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Bands, Choral Activities, Jazz Activities, and Coordinator of Opera on the artistic vision and administrative operations of the College’s large ensembles.
  • Develop and maintain associations with local, regional, and national orchestral communities and schools through visits, workshops, and guest conducting appearances.
  • Participate actively in regional and national recruitment of qualified undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Establish and maintain a national artistic profile in orchestral conducting, research, and creative activity.
  • Contribute to institutional and professional service and the artistic and intellectual life of the College and University.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Full benefits package available.

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