
Employment

Cantabile Youth Singers is currently hiring a full-time Associate Conductor, Musicianship Curriculum and Outreach Director. Please see below for more details and find a full description of the position HERE.
Associate Conductor, Musicianship Curriculum and Outreach Director
Full-time, exempt, Reporting to Artistic Director. Position open Aug. 2022. Monthly medical stipend provided
Cantabile seeks an exciting musician, experienced conductor, and enthusiastic music educator passionate about working with young voices on a very high level of music-making.
ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR DUTIES:
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Direct two to three choral ensembles each season. Design teaching curriculum and repertoire for each choir assigned
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Plan and conduct rehearsals that include vocal technique, sight-reading with moveable do, theory, performance practice, stage presence, and repertoire (collaborative pianist provided)
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Conduct end-of-year evaluations and seasonal auditions
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Communicate Cantabile philosophy and community spirit clearly and effectively to singers and families, instill high level of commitment to the program
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Assist Artistic Director in collaborations with other arts organizations
Contact Hours – 2 Mon; 2.5 Weds; 1.5 Thurs.
MUSICIANSHIP CURRICULUM DIRECTOR DUTIES
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Update and implement delivery of Cantabile’s graduated musicianship-training curriculum for the students of Allegro, Intermezzo and Avanti choirs.
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Continue to research and update Cantabile’s system of online practice
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Teach weekly musicianship classes for Intermezzo and Avanti students
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Supervise musicianship curriculum delivery for Allegro choir
OUTREACH DIRECTOR DUTIES
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Organize, publicize and lead aspects of the annual Festival for Young Voices prior to the event (September through March).
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Liaise with guest conductors/clinicians/artists-in-residence prior to the Festival; invite and inform local school choruses and/or community youth.
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Conduct at and lead the Festival (March)
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Manage regular outreach and marketing activities to the community
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Work with Artistic Directors and Staff to create/update outreach and marketing materials
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Organize and execute regular school visits
ANNUAL TOUR
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Serve as assistant conductor on Cantabile annual domestic and international tours
Strong candidates will possess the following preferred qualifications:
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Minimum of Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in music education, choral conducting, or music performance, or the equivalent
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Strong knowledge of vocal production and choral technique
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Exemplary musicianship and teaching skills
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Kodály and Orff training with successful teaching application
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Minimum of three years of experience teaching choral music to children
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Attention to detail and follow-through skills
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Ability to work with others in a collegial and collaborative way
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Passion for supporting young singers in the choral arts
To apply: Please send a cover letter, a résumé, three references, a short rehearsal and performance video link, and a recent concert program to Artistic Director, Elena Sharkova, elena@cantabile.org. Cantabile Youth Singers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.