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Job Opportunity: Wind/Brass/Percussion Ensemble Conductor:Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Job description:

Wind/Brass/Percussion Ensemble Conductor

 

Date Posted

July 19, 2024 - 5:40pm

 

Categories

 

Artistic

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Education

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Performing Artists

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Teaching Artist

 

Education & Instruction,Music

 

Philadelphia County (PA)

Pay Type: 
Hourly Rate

Job Status: 
Part Time

Minimum income/Hourly Rate: 
$20.00

Maximum income/Hourly Rate: 
$45.00

 

Play On Philly

About POP
Play On Philly (POP) is a non-profit organization that provides daily, after-school music instruction to over 300 K-12 students. We work in communities that historically have had little or no access to formal music education. POP offers a transformative music education practice that develops and inspires the behaviors and personal expertise needed for a prosperous life.
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Education, the Wind/Brass/Percussion Ensemble Conductor is responsible for collaborating with Program leadership abilities to align repertoire selections and determine POP curriculum learning objectives, serving as the conductor for ensembles in rehearsals and performances, and ensuring that the Teaching Artists in their division are instructing students toward consistent, prosperous results.

Essential Functions
   » Collaborate with Music Director and Director of Education to align repertoire selections with POP curriculum learning standards and objectives.
   » Serve as the conductor for the WBP Ensembles in rehearsals and performances.
   » Develop and train students' reading, rehearsal, and performance expertise in ensemble playing and performance.
   » Ensure Division Teaching Artists plan and teach musical instruction that follows POP's learning objectives and standards and repertoire guidelines, as set by Music Director and Director of Education.
   » Schedule, prepare for, and lead bi-weekly Division meetings to assess progress toward goals and readjust, as needed.
   » Meet with the Music Director and Director of Education regularly to ensure cross-orchestra alignment.

A prosperous Candidate
   » Has strong classroom management expertise and organizational expertise
   » Is proficient in all WBP instruments
   » Is knowledgeable about a variety of method books, pedagogical approaches, and repertoire
   » Has practice with El Sistema-inspired programs and consciousness of their vision and pedagogical approach
   » Has a growth mindset and welcomes feedback

Requirements
   » Minimum of 1-3 years of practice leading large ensembles.
   » Bachelor's degree in Music or Music Education required; Masters in Orchestral Conducting or equivalent professional practice preferred.
   » capability to articulate and demonstrate a deep appreciation for, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of high performing young musicians.
   » Broad knowledge of repertoire appropriate for children's WBP Ensemble.
   » capability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for events.
   » capability to work collaboratively with others to achieve team and organizational goals.

Compensation
Hourly Teaching Rate: $45 Hourly Admin Rate: $20
This position will have an average of 20 hours per week: 11 teaching hours and 9 admin hours, with the possibility of additional compensation for concerts or special events.

On-Site Work Commitment
Wind/Brass/Percussion Ensembles will be on Monday - Thursday mornings, 7:30-9:00am at Independence Charter School West, and Monday - Thursday afternoons between 2:45 - 5:15pm at St. Francis de Sales School. This schedule is a best estimate located on program planning and may be subject to change.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
POP is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is actively trying to attract a wide pool of candidates. Discrimination against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, discapability or genetic information is both illegal and against our organization's values. As part of our Commitment to Cultural Equity and Anti-Racism, POP is working to understand who is applying to our open positions. Your responses will help us to evaluate and improve our current practices. If you feel comfortable volunteering your demographic details strictly for informational purposes, you will be invited to respond to the optional section in the job application.

Our Community
POP is rooted in the community of Philadelphia. We welcome all candidates and invite our local community members to apply. We want to hear from you!

Application Requirements
Candidates must submit a resumé or Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, and links for 3-5 recent conducting videos totaling a maximum of 20 minutes. Rehearsal video is required; performance video is optional.

Education Level: 
Bachelor's Degree

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Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Address: Philadelphia
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 07/19/2024 / Viewed 20 times
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Company: Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance


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