National Guild for Community Arts Education
Chorus Manager, Concert Ensemble
National Guild for Community Arts Education, New York, New York, us, 10261
Brooklyn Youth Chorus is an award-winning city-wide music education and vocal performance program for children ages 5-18 of all levels of experience. As a collective of young singers and vocal ensembles, Brooklyn Youth Chorus is reimagining choral music performance through artistic innovation, collaboration, and an incredibly versatile range and repertoire. The Chorus’s multi-level training program draws students from across the five boroughs and combines intensive voice training and musicianship study with exceptional performance experiences. Children of diverse backgrounds come to the Chorus to share their love singing, make new friends, and achieve and surpass their musical goals. Brooklyn Youth Chorus believes every voice matters and is committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive community based on respect for each individual and an appreciation of our differences. To ensure access to all students, regardless of background or financial circumstances, the Chorus provides broad financial support for both chorus and elective music program tuition. Founded in 1992 by Artistic Director Dianne Berkun Menaker, Brooklyn Youth Chorus has served over 10,000 students over its thirty three-year history with hundreds enrolling each year in its core after-school and public school outreach programs. Classes take place in Brooklyn at their Cobble Hill headquarters and neighborhood locations in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Carroll Gardens, and Brooklyn Heights.
Job Summary
Brooklyn Youth Chorus is seeking a full-time Chorus Manager for its Concert Ensemble (treble performing ensemble) with an educator mindset, proactive data-driven logistic skills, and strong communication and relationship-building capabilities. Experience working in the performing arts or with performers is a plus. The Chorus Manager is responsible for coordinating logistics, communications, company needs, and chorister supervision for ensemble rehearsals, performances, and tours and will provide additional program administrative support. The Chorus Manager must have the flexibility to accommodate an active performance and touring schedule. Responsibilities
The Concert Ensemble Chorus Manager will: Set up, manage, and provide student supervision for all assigned chorus rehearsals. Prepare and maintain an orderly and well-stocked rehearsal room (i.e. prepare, distribute, and maintain all musical scores, pencils, and educational materials, set up chairs, etc.) and ensure support materials are prepared and available for use for each rehearsal (i.e. student scores, musical instruments, props, audio-visual equipment, etc.). Maintain attendance records and enforce attendance policies, including updating database and regularly communicating attendance status with families and conductors. Create and communicate rehearsal schedules for accompanists, guest artists, performers, and conductors. Schedule and manage sub pianists when the regular pianist is out. Take and distribute rehearsal notes as requested by the conductors. Build rehearsal and performance seating and voice charts in collaboration with the conductors. Enter and maintain scores in the music library and filemaker database (record new repertoire, update inventory and maintain performance tags). Job Qualifications & Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS Belief in the mission and core values of Brooklyn Youth Chorus. Experience working with young people from a diverse set of backgrounds. Knowledge of and ability to read music. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to establish good working relationships with choristers, families, and colleagues. Excellent time management and project management skills with the ability to drive multiple projects simultaneously. Flexibility to work some nights and weekends as needed based on Ensemble performance schedule. Bachelor’s Degree in music, music education, and/or arts administration preferred. How to Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter, and at least two professional references to resume@brooklynyouthchorus.org. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No calls, please. EOE.
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Brooklyn Youth Chorus is seeking a full-time Chorus Manager for its Concert Ensemble (treble performing ensemble) with an educator mindset, proactive data-driven logistic skills, and strong communication and relationship-building capabilities. Experience working in the performing arts or with performers is a plus. The Chorus Manager is responsible for coordinating logistics, communications, company needs, and chorister supervision for ensemble rehearsals, performances, and tours and will provide additional program administrative support. The Chorus Manager must have the flexibility to accommodate an active performance and touring schedule. Responsibilities
The Concert Ensemble Chorus Manager will: Set up, manage, and provide student supervision for all assigned chorus rehearsals. Prepare and maintain an orderly and well-stocked rehearsal room (i.e. prepare, distribute, and maintain all musical scores, pencils, and educational materials, set up chairs, etc.) and ensure support materials are prepared and available for use for each rehearsal (i.e. student scores, musical instruments, props, audio-visual equipment, etc.). Maintain attendance records and enforce attendance policies, including updating database and regularly communicating attendance status with families and conductors. Create and communicate rehearsal schedules for accompanists, guest artists, performers, and conductors. Schedule and manage sub pianists when the regular pianist is out. Take and distribute rehearsal notes as requested by the conductors. Build rehearsal and performance seating and voice charts in collaboration with the conductors. Enter and maintain scores in the music library and filemaker database (record new repertoire, update inventory and maintain performance tags). Job Qualifications & Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS Belief in the mission and core values of Brooklyn Youth Chorus. Experience working with young people from a diverse set of backgrounds. Knowledge of and ability to read music. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to establish good working relationships with choristers, families, and colleagues. Excellent time management and project management skills with the ability to drive multiple projects simultaneously. Flexibility to work some nights and weekends as needed based on Ensemble performance schedule. Bachelor’s Degree in music, music education, and/or arts administration preferred. How to Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter, and at least two professional references to resume@brooklynyouthchorus.org. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No calls, please. EOE.
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