Maryland Citizens for the Arts
Latin Ensemble Director BSO OrchKids
Maryland Citizens for the Arts, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Position:
Latin Ensemble Director Department:
OrchKids Reports to:
OrchKids Program Manager Classification:
Part-Time Compensation:
$70/hr Location:
Highlandtown Elementary #237 Times:
Thursdays, 5:30-6:20pm Rehearsal THE BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA and ORCHKIDS For over a century, the BSO has been recognized as one of America’s leading orchestras and one of Maryland’s most significant cultural institutions. As the largest cultural institution in Maryland, the BSO is internationally recognized and locally admired for its innovation, performances and recordings, and educational community initiatives including OrchKids. JOB SUMMARY The OrchKids Latin Ensemble Director is a dynamic educator who leads the Latin Ensemble students who typically range between 6th-12th grade. The Latin Ensemble is a special opportunity for more advanced students who demonstrate dedication to their instrument, consistency in the program, and an interest in committing to the Latin Ensemble rehearsal and performance schedule. The Ensemble Director helps guide the musical development of the program’s ensemble players through weekly rehearsals, sectional plans, and concert performances throughout the year. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead rehearsals of Latin Ensemble in accordance with the OrchKids curricular and educational philosophy. Serve as a consistent and compassionate mentor to OrchKids students. Hold students to high artistic standards, cultivating both their technical and ensemble skills. Perform administrative duties essential to running one’s own classroom, including photocopying, room setup/breakdown, lesson planning, etc. Attend required concerts, meetings, events, and professional development sessions. Maintain professional, prompt lines of communication with OrchKids staff. Creating substitute rehearsal plans if there is a necessary absence. Deciding on and communicating ensemble repertoire selection by the agreed-upon deadlines in preparation for each semester. Researching and programming diverse and dynamic instrumental Latin styles, and composers. QUALIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES Passion for working with youth and desire to serve as a role model to students. Strong classroom management skills. Considerable experience teaching beginner – intermediate level students, preferably in an ensemble setting. In-depth knowledge of beginner to intermediate musical pedagogy and repertoire, especially within Latin genres of music. Flexibility and ability to work collaboratively with the OrchKids team. Punctuality, professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. HOW TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume to orchkids@bsomusic.org. Please no phone calls. Applications are currently being received on a rolling basis and candidates will be contacted based on openings and qualifications.
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Latin Ensemble Director Department:
OrchKids Reports to:
OrchKids Program Manager Classification:
Part-Time Compensation:
$70/hr Location:
Highlandtown Elementary #237 Times:
Thursdays, 5:30-6:20pm Rehearsal THE BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA and ORCHKIDS For over a century, the BSO has been recognized as one of America’s leading orchestras and one of Maryland’s most significant cultural institutions. As the largest cultural institution in Maryland, the BSO is internationally recognized and locally admired for its innovation, performances and recordings, and educational community initiatives including OrchKids. JOB SUMMARY The OrchKids Latin Ensemble Director is a dynamic educator who leads the Latin Ensemble students who typically range between 6th-12th grade. The Latin Ensemble is a special opportunity for more advanced students who demonstrate dedication to their instrument, consistency in the program, and an interest in committing to the Latin Ensemble rehearsal and performance schedule. The Ensemble Director helps guide the musical development of the program’s ensemble players through weekly rehearsals, sectional plans, and concert performances throughout the year. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead rehearsals of Latin Ensemble in accordance with the OrchKids curricular and educational philosophy. Serve as a consistent and compassionate mentor to OrchKids students. Hold students to high artistic standards, cultivating both their technical and ensemble skills. Perform administrative duties essential to running one’s own classroom, including photocopying, room setup/breakdown, lesson planning, etc. Attend required concerts, meetings, events, and professional development sessions. Maintain professional, prompt lines of communication with OrchKids staff. Creating substitute rehearsal plans if there is a necessary absence. Deciding on and communicating ensemble repertoire selection by the agreed-upon deadlines in preparation for each semester. Researching and programming diverse and dynamic instrumental Latin styles, and composers. QUALIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES Passion for working with youth and desire to serve as a role model to students. Strong classroom management skills. Considerable experience teaching beginner – intermediate level students, preferably in an ensemble setting. In-depth knowledge of beginner to intermediate musical pedagogy and repertoire, especially within Latin genres of music. Flexibility and ability to work collaboratively with the OrchKids team. Punctuality, professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. HOW TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume to orchkids@bsomusic.org. Please no phone calls. Applications are currently being received on a rolling basis and candidates will be contacted based on openings and qualifications.
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