Assistant Director, Tenor-Bass ensemble, Peabody Children's Chorus

3 months ago

Columbia, United States Johns Hopkins University Full time

Assistant Director, Tenor-Bass ensemble, Peabody Children's Chorus

Requisition #: A-148130-17

Status: Part Time

Type: Faculty

School: Peabody Institute

Location City: Columbia

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21044

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply:

General Description

The Peabody Children's Chorus is seeking applications for an Assistant Director to work with our tenor-bass ensemble, Cantus, beginning in September 2024

 

Since its establishment in 1990, the Children's Chorus has grown from 30 to over 350 singers in 11 rehearsing ensembles and 3 preparatory classes.

 

As well as touring in Italy, France, Germany, Austria, England, Scotland, and Hawaii, the Chorus has performed with many local ensembles including the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Choral Arts Society, and Peabody Symphony Orchestra.

 

The Peabody Children's Chorus values the highest artistic standards in all dimensions of our program, including choice of repertoire, tone of concerts, sound of ensembles, musicology, and performance practice; we believe in a philosophy of education that fosters self-growth and discipline through the pursuit of excellence, beauty, and concrete musical skills.

 

We are searching for a teacher who will nurture each chorister's potential for artistic and personal excellence, and who will foster a love of music through skill-based learning.

 

Artistic & Teaching Responsibilities   

Under the leadership of and in collaboration with the Director, the Assistant Director will:  

  • co-teach or teach independently two weekly rehearsals (Tuesday in Towson; Thursday in Columbia)

  • help to plan, implement and evaluate the artistic year and educational program for the Cantus ensemble

  • collaborate artistically & develop relationships with other community and professional musical organizations  

Administrative Responsibilities  

The Assistant Director will work with Chorus faculty and staff to:  

  • plan and implement end-of-semester concerts and external performances  

  • assist with recruitment, evaluations, and auditions for new and continuing students  

  • track student progress and assist with annual placement decisions and progress reports; write recommendations for students upon request  

  • participate in orientations for new students and their parents  

Qualifications

Education requirements  

Bachelor's degree in music from an accredited institution  

 

Specific Qualifications  

  • minimum of three years' experience teaching and/or conducting; piano proficiency is desirable
  • experience teaching elementary and/or middle-school age singers
  • knowledge of vocal pedagogy, including moveable-do solfège; an understanding of the young voice, age 6-12 
  • strong communication and organizational skills
Application Instructions

Please submit:

1.     cover letter

2.     résumé

3.     a video recording (link to YouTube) including footage (not more than 10 minutes) of

 

¦       choral warm-ups or conducting, or

¦       general music teaching (includes singing)

 

4.     sample programs, highlights from repertoire (if available)

 

5.     2-3 professional references

 

* This can be filmed with or without students (; conduct a recording).

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