Role Type: Program Coordinator & Conductor
Compensation: Paid
Application Deadline: Received 7/31/2013
Audition Details:
Fairfax Choral Society, South Campus seeks Pilot Program Coordinator & Conductor.
Position reports to the Executive Director, Director of Youth Programs and Director of Youth Education.
General Description:
Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Choruses & Director of Youth Education, the South Campus Pilot Program Coordinator & Conductor provides artistic leadership for the program through the establishment of standards of education and performance; choice and balance of repertoire, soloists and choral ensembles; and selection of singers.
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Rehearse South Campus Pilot Program Choir (ages 7-11) once weekly for forty-five minutes.
2. Ability to choose age-appropriate repertoire for choral performance.
3. Holds auditions for new singers as appropriate.
4. Collaborate with Central and West Campus programs for performances and special opportunities.
5. Hold rehearsals and possibly some performances in the Lorton/Woodbridge area.
Qualifications:
• Experience in teaching elementary age students
• Experience in choral music and choral development in children
• Knowledge of choral technique
Hours and Salary:
Forty-five minutes a week in rehearsal in the Lorton/Woodbridge area*
Salary: $3,000
*Note - this position can be combined with the South Campus Musicianship Position.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references by July 31, 2013 via email to (jobs@fairfaxchoralsociety.org). If you have a video of you working with a choir, especially one similar in age, feel free to include that in your application.
All resumes will be reviewed and interviews will take place on August 7, 2013 between 1:00-7:00 p.m. Please reserve this time in your calendar.
(Last Update: 7/20/2013)
