Vocal Director

Boston College Vocal Director - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.Job DescriptionBoston College bOp! Vocal DirectorThe

Vocal Director

position supports the instrumental and vocal jazz ensemble of Boston College (which we call BC bOp!). BC Bands seeks a qualified vocal jazz professional dedicated to teaching and developing the vocal jazz skills of the vocal section of BC bOp! Reporting to the Ensemble Director, this 9 month position will work a minimum of ten (10) hours per week which includes attending all rehearsals and performances.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Vocal Director is required to attend all rehearsals and all performances.Coordinate joint vocal and instrumental ensemble rehearsals with BC bOp! Director.In cooperation with the Ensemble Director, create a syllabus and rehearsal plans for every meeting.Instruct members in fundamentals of jazz style.Maintain timeliness, order, and structure in rehearsals to ensure effective and efficient use of rehearsal time.Plan a repertoire that includes a variety of styles and provides musical challenges to the members.Ensure the highest possible level of performance from the members through a proper warm-up process, effective preparation, attention to musical and organizational detail, and attention to individual members.Overall AdministrationPlan and hold auditions for membership.Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Director of BC bOp!, ensemble members, and University Administration.Manage all equipment necessary for rehearsals and performances including maintenance, repair, and acquisition recommendations.In order to create a more inclusive community within the Division of Student Affairs, each staff member is expected to support division and university-wide initiatives, staff events, and serve on committees as needed.Competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience.RequirementsBachelor of Music or equivalent experience teaching vocal music.Experience teaching and/or performing vocal jazz professionally.Experience with music notation software such as Finale or Sibelius.Familiarity with audio and sound reinforcement equipment set-up, use, and maintenance.Must be able to relate to, teach, and motivate college students.Closing StatementBoston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:Tuition remission for Employees.Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements.Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.Low-Cost Life Insurance.Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans.Paid Holidays Annually.Generous Sick and Vacation Pay.Additional benefits can be found on

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