BareBones Productions
Music Co-Director
BareBones Productions, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States,
We invite you to refer to the BareBones 2022 Statement of Intentions
(soon to be updated for 2024) before considering applying to BareBones. QT/BIPoC applicants and applicants with disabilities prioritized.Description
BareBones Productions is seeking to hire a Music Co-Director for the
2024 Halloween Extravaganza
who will work individually and collaboratively with a fellow Music Co-Director, performance Co-Directors, artistic/production staff, and community members from end of August, through September and October, and into the beginning of November 2024. The Music Co-Director will work with these communities to create a public performance/ritual related to grief, death, ancestors, loss, and remembering, to be performed over 4 nights. Performances will be located in Powderhorn Park at 3400 15th Avenue South.Qualifications or Requirements
Strong instrumental and vocal music direction skillsConnection with local musicians and ability to recruit instrumental and/or vocal music volunteersWillingness to learn, self-reflect, and grow in the areas of equity, inclusion, and anti-biasAdaptability, flexibility, and strong communication, organization, and time-management skillsMust Work/Attend
BareBones Buildup 2024
(paid orientation) August 20 5-7:30 Collaborate with the 2024 Team to create protocols to address interpersonal dynamics, safety, workload fairness, communication, & organizationArtistic staff Storyboarding and Community StoryboardingTwice weekly music rehearsals beginning mid-September 2024Full cast rehearsals and additional meetings as scheduled by the Co-Directors, Artistic Team, and Production Team, per protocols developed at
BareBones Buildup 2024Four performances, to be held on October 31, November 1, 2, and 3, 2024. The rain date will be November 4, if a performance is canceled due to the weatherFour educational workshops provided to the community by BareBones BoardResponsibilities Include
Collaborate with Co-Directors, Artistic team and volunteers to create a plan for incorporating music into a 45-60 minute performance which includes puppetry, music, fire, and stiltingCreate original music/ soundscapes in collaboration with staff/volunteer artistsRecruit and organize volunteer musiciansOrganize and direct meetings and rehearsals for musiciansSupport participating community members to grow as musicians/performers and expand their artistic confidence and skill setsManage communication between musicians and artistic/production staffDirect music/manage needs of musicians during 3-4 performances (between October 27-31)Prioritize the physical and emotional safety of every participantParticipate in digital communication (email, text, phone) promptlyParticipate in a variety of clean-up activities and final wrap-up survey after November 4, 2024As this is a temporary, independent contractor position, candidates are required to have access to materials and technologies necessary for the jobTerms
Location
Twin Cities Metro, MinnesotaType
Independent contractor, temporaryCategory
Art and Art AdminApply By
Open until filledJob Dates
August 1 to November 15, 2024
Compensation$1000.00BareBones Buildup attendance $50Snacks or Meals at most meetings, builds, rehearsalsAccess to request small funds for basic needs if needed to fully participate in BareBones dutiesThe BareBones Board/Hiring Committee wishes that we could pay more. We recognize compensation is more like symbolic appreciation rather than a livable wage. This show is only possible with many people's in-kind donations (love hours).Please Note:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to hiring@barebonespuppets.org . Do not apply via Facebook. Any applications received via Facebook will not be reviewed.This year, as we have for at least 7 years, we aim to hire at least 50% QT/BIPoC artists and artists with disabilities, especially in positions of leadership. Please tell us in your cover letter how you connect to this goal.
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(soon to be updated for 2024) before considering applying to BareBones. QT/BIPoC applicants and applicants with disabilities prioritized.Description
BareBones Productions is seeking to hire a Music Co-Director for the
2024 Halloween Extravaganza
who will work individually and collaboratively with a fellow Music Co-Director, performance Co-Directors, artistic/production staff, and community members from end of August, through September and October, and into the beginning of November 2024. The Music Co-Director will work with these communities to create a public performance/ritual related to grief, death, ancestors, loss, and remembering, to be performed over 4 nights. Performances will be located in Powderhorn Park at 3400 15th Avenue South.Qualifications or Requirements
Strong instrumental and vocal music direction skillsConnection with local musicians and ability to recruit instrumental and/or vocal music volunteersWillingness to learn, self-reflect, and grow in the areas of equity, inclusion, and anti-biasAdaptability, flexibility, and strong communication, organization, and time-management skillsMust Work/Attend
BareBones Buildup 2024
(paid orientation) August 20 5-7:30 Collaborate with the 2024 Team to create protocols to address interpersonal dynamics, safety, workload fairness, communication, & organizationArtistic staff Storyboarding and Community StoryboardingTwice weekly music rehearsals beginning mid-September 2024Full cast rehearsals and additional meetings as scheduled by the Co-Directors, Artistic Team, and Production Team, per protocols developed at
BareBones Buildup 2024Four performances, to be held on October 31, November 1, 2, and 3, 2024. The rain date will be November 4, if a performance is canceled due to the weatherFour educational workshops provided to the community by BareBones BoardResponsibilities Include
Collaborate with Co-Directors, Artistic team and volunteers to create a plan for incorporating music into a 45-60 minute performance which includes puppetry, music, fire, and stiltingCreate original music/ soundscapes in collaboration with staff/volunteer artistsRecruit and organize volunteer musiciansOrganize and direct meetings and rehearsals for musiciansSupport participating community members to grow as musicians/performers and expand their artistic confidence and skill setsManage communication between musicians and artistic/production staffDirect music/manage needs of musicians during 3-4 performances (between October 27-31)Prioritize the physical and emotional safety of every participantParticipate in digital communication (email, text, phone) promptlyParticipate in a variety of clean-up activities and final wrap-up survey after November 4, 2024As this is a temporary, independent contractor position, candidates are required to have access to materials and technologies necessary for the jobTerms
Location
Twin Cities Metro, MinnesotaType
Independent contractor, temporaryCategory
Art and Art AdminApply By
Open until filledJob Dates
August 1 to November 15, 2024
Compensation$1000.00BareBones Buildup attendance $50Snacks or Meals at most meetings, builds, rehearsalsAccess to request small funds for basic needs if needed to fully participate in BareBones dutiesThe BareBones Board/Hiring Committee wishes that we could pay more. We recognize compensation is more like symbolic appreciation rather than a livable wage. This show is only possible with many people's in-kind donations (love hours).Please Note:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to hiring@barebonespuppets.org . Do not apply via Facebook. Any applications received via Facebook will not be reviewed.This year, as we have for at least 7 years, we aim to hire at least 50% QT/BIPoC artists and artists with disabilities, especially in positions of leadership. Please tell us in your cover letter how you connect to this goal.
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