Associate Director, Preparatory Chorus (Part-Time)

Associate Director, Preparatory Chorus (Part-Time)

Posted by Strathmore

Posted: Feb, 25, 2016

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 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD, Unknown

The Associate Director, Preparatory Chorus, trains and conducts the Preparatory Chorus ensemble for Strathmore Children’s Chorus (SCC). Preparatory Chorus comprises about 50 choristers ages 7 to 10 (grades 2 to 5). Treble Chorus rehearses from after Labor Day through early June on Mondays from 5:30-6:30 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 Preparatory 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 Preparatory Chorus
  • Teach and conduct weekly 90-minute rehearsals
  • Supervise and conduct Preparatory 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 Preparatory 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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Job Details (for job postings)

Job Category :

-

Position Type :

Part Time

Experience :

5-10 Years

Education Level :

Bachelor's Degree