Associate Director, Apprentice Chorus (Part-Time)

The Associate Director, Apprentice Chorus, trains and conducts the Apprentice Chorus ensemble for Strathmore Children’s Chorus (SCC). Apprentice Chorus comprises about 40 choristers ages 8 to 11 (grades 3 to 6 inclusive). Apprentice Chorus rehearses from after Labor Day through early June on Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Limited changes to this schedule are possible with discussion among chosen director and Strathmore Hall and rental space availability. Performance dates and Tech rehearsals are mandatory. A collaborative pianist and parent volunteers are provided for rehearsals and performances.

KEY DATES

• 2023
  • Monday, June 12, 5:00 p.m. – TBD Auditions (AMP)
  • Tuesday, June 13, 5:00 p.m. – TBD Auditions (Music Center 402)
  • Monday, August 21, 5:00 p.m. – TBD Auditions (AMP)
  • Tuesday, August 22, 5:00 p.m. – TBD Auditions (Music Center 402)
  • Tuesday, November 21, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tech
  • Wednesday, November 29, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tech (if needed)
  • Tuesday, December 12, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tech
  • Thursday, December 14, Concert (5:30 p.m. call, 7:00 p.m. concert)
  • Monday, December 18, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Mid-Year Auditions (AMP)
  • Tuesday, December 19, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Mid-Year Auditions (AMP)
• 2024
  • Saturday, April 27, All Day Maryland Young Voices Festival
  • Thursday, May 16, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tech
  • Tuesday, May 28, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tech
  • Friday, June 7, Concert (5:30 p.m. call, 7:00 p.m. concert)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborate under the Artistic Director and with artistic staff to plan two to three concerts annually, selecting repertoire for Apprentice Chorus to contribute to larger concert themes as applicable
• Assist in teaching music literacy skills in the rehearsal context and as on-line asynchronous learning modules for Apprentice Chorus
• Teach and conduct weekly 60-minute rehearsals
• Supervise and conduct Apprentice Chorus, including hired instrumentalists as applicable for this ensemble, for two SCC-produced concerts annually at the Music Center at Strathmore
• Assist SCC staff with supervision and logistics as needed for SCC-produced concerts
• Complete written evaluations for choristers twice annually, deadline determined by Artistic Director with SCC staff
• Prepare Apprentice Chorus for occasional special community events upon request, on mutually agreed to schedule determined at least eight weeks in advance
• Work in collaboration with the Artistic Director to continue to grow the larger SCC and its offerings
• Meet with Artistic Director and staff monthly during the season to consider policies, review procedures, coordinate concerts and various performances, and other work of the program
• Communicate weekly with Artistic Director on rehearsals, concerts, and procedures
• Correspond with parents as needed

SALARY
This is a non-exempt, part-time, salaried position without benefits. The salary range is $6,500-$8,000.

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