CSPA Wind Ensemble Director
Colburn School, Los Angeles, CA, United States
200 S. Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Summary of Position The Wind Ensemble Director will work closely with the Director of Bands and Wind Symphony, Eleanor Núñez-Mason, Rafael & Luisa DMH Foundation Director of Bands. The Wind Ensemble Director will assist with recruitment, assist with auditions, repertoire selection, sectionals, and direct the Wind Ensemble in the Community School of Performing Arts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with ensemble auditions, including selecting audition excerpts, and recruiting students into the program.
Understand the instrumentation needed to fill the ensemble in order to ensure an authentic experience for each student.
Assist with attendance.
Select and program appropriate repertoire for the ensemble rehearsals and performances.
Coordinate with supporting departments to ensure timely and accurate logistics for all performances.
Work with Community School staff to coordinate sectionals as needed.
Hold parent meetings/conferences to address student problems or issues, as needed.
Work closely with the Director of Bands and Community School Dean to give support and guidance to students on their musical path.
Teach/conduct the Wind Ensemble, during the fall and spring semesters (Days/Times, subject to change): Sunday, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Participate in activities such as, but not limited to, Friday Night Recital adjudication, faculty recitals, workshops, meetings and trainings.
Other related duties as needed.
Qualifications Minimum Education and/or Experience
An undergraduate or graduate degree in Music Education and/or Conducting. Combined experience/education may be substituted for minimum education.
Prior experience teaching middle and high school aged band students is required.
Desire to manage the Wind Ensemble and bring creative thinking to an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment within an academic setting is essential.
Ability and desire to network with faculty and those in the community to recruit students from the greater Los Angeles community for the Band Program.
Demonstrated ability to work with very diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Ability to contribute to a positive, supportive team environment required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Highly organized.
Knowledge of Spanish (spoken) a plus but not required.
Essential Functions Physical Must be able to see, hear, feel, and use hands to type and grasp objects with fingers. Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending, and stooping; occasional light lifting and carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or less; light to heavy repetitive use of hands, wrists and forearms while working on a computer.
Emotional Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds on a regular, on‑going basis; ability to concentrate on detailed tasks for extended periods of time and/or intermittently while attending to other responsibilities; ability to work effectively under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.
Working Conditions Primarily indoor office environment; frequent contact with and interruptions by individuals in person or by phone.
Compensation and Benefits This is a part‑time, non‑exempt, onsite position with a regular working schedule of Sundays from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. The hourly pay range is $156.25 to $208.34 commensurate with skills, experience, and ability level. The Colburn School offers paid sick leave and a 403(b)‑retirement plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Summary of Position The Wind Ensemble Director will work closely with the Director of Bands and Wind Symphony, Eleanor Núñez-Mason, Rafael & Luisa DMH Foundation Director of Bands. The Wind Ensemble Director will assist with recruitment, assist with auditions, repertoire selection, sectionals, and direct the Wind Ensemble in the Community School of Performing Arts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with ensemble auditions, including selecting audition excerpts, and recruiting students into the program.
Understand the instrumentation needed to fill the ensemble in order to ensure an authentic experience for each student.
Assist with attendance.
Select and program appropriate repertoire for the ensemble rehearsals and performances.
Coordinate with supporting departments to ensure timely and accurate logistics for all performances.
Work with Community School staff to coordinate sectionals as needed.
Hold parent meetings/conferences to address student problems or issues, as needed.
Work closely with the Director of Bands and Community School Dean to give support and guidance to students on their musical path.
Teach/conduct the Wind Ensemble, during the fall and spring semesters (Days/Times, subject to change): Sunday, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Participate in activities such as, but not limited to, Friday Night Recital adjudication, faculty recitals, workshops, meetings and trainings.
Other related duties as needed.
Qualifications Minimum Education and/or Experience
An undergraduate or graduate degree in Music Education and/or Conducting. Combined experience/education may be substituted for minimum education.
Prior experience teaching middle and high school aged band students is required.
Desire to manage the Wind Ensemble and bring creative thinking to an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment within an academic setting is essential.
Ability and desire to network with faculty and those in the community to recruit students from the greater Los Angeles community for the Band Program.
Demonstrated ability to work with very diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Ability to contribute to a positive, supportive team environment required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Highly organized.
Knowledge of Spanish (spoken) a plus but not required.
Essential Functions Physical Must be able to see, hear, feel, and use hands to type and grasp objects with fingers. Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending, and stooping; occasional light lifting and carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or less; light to heavy repetitive use of hands, wrists and forearms while working on a computer.
Emotional Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds on a regular, on‑going basis; ability to concentrate on detailed tasks for extended periods of time and/or intermittently while attending to other responsibilities; ability to work effectively under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.
Working Conditions Primarily indoor office environment; frequent contact with and interruptions by individuals in person or by phone.
Compensation and Benefits This is a part‑time, non‑exempt, onsite position with a regular working schedule of Sundays from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. The hourly pay range is $156.25 to $208.34 commensurate with skills, experience, and ability level. The Colburn School offers paid sick leave and a 403(b)‑retirement plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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