String Conductor

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Ravinia Full time
Job Title: String Associate Conductor

Ravinia is seeking a highly skilled and passionate String Associate Conductor to join our team. As a key member of our Sistema Ravinia program, you will be responsible for leading rehearsals for multiple levels of elementary and middle school string ensembles.

About the Role:
  • Lead string rehearsals and sectionals, incorporating music theory and promoting musical excellence
  • Collaborate with the Sistema Ravinia team to create innovative curriculum and pedagogy
  • Develop lesson plans that promote social and musical growth
  • Co-facilitate weekly instructor team discussions and ensure adherence to curriculum
  • Participate in faculty professional development sessions
  • Support daily logistics, including recording attendance and student transitions
  • Communicate student behavioral, musical, and social challenges with administration and artistic management
  • Foster student empowerment and facilitate the holistic education of each child
  • Conduct regular informal and formal assessments of student musical growth
Requirements:
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and conduct large groups of children
  • Knowledge of beginning to intermediate instrumental fundamentals, pedagogy, and theory
  • Enthusiasm for El Sistema and its philosophy of social change through music
  • Interest and ability to be a motivational mentor and role model for students, parents, and community
  • Superior interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong background in conducting, string repertoire, curriculum, pedagogy, and music education at the 4th-8th grade level
  • Experience working with young children, youth orchestras, or in the El Sistema music education model
  • Bachelor's degree in music or 2-3 years related work experience
About Ravinia:

Ravinia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our success and strive to create and sustain an equitable and inclusive environment for all our employees.



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