Lead Teacher for Kids and Teens Choirs: Sound & Spirit Intergenerational Choir

Lead Teacher for Kids and Teens Choirs: Sound & Spirit Intergenerational Choir

Overview

Sound & Spirit Intergenerational Choir’s Kid & Teen Group
The Lead Teacher for the Kids Group & Teens Group plays a central role in shaping the musical experience of Sound & Spirit’s youngest singers. This person guides the kids group (3rd-7th grade) and the teens (8-12th grades) through learning repertoire, building musicianship and vocal fundamentals, and preparing for performances, all while fostering a supportive and joyful group environment founded in skilled pedagogy and best practices.
Role & Responsibilities

The Lead Teacher works directly with the Kids group & Teens group to teach music and get them performance-ready, working closely with our Collaborative Pianist on rehearsals and musical preparation. The Lead Teacher also coordinates with our Choreographer and Directors to ensure the group’s work aligns with the S&S mission and broader artistic vision for the choir with an emphasis on the joy of performance and steeped in best practices and high-level pedagogy.
Qualifications

A genuine enthusiasm for working with youth ages 8 to 18
Interest in working collaboratively with other skilled musicians and teachers to achieve high-level performance rooted in the organization’s mission and commitment to building community through The Arts.
Schedule

September through May, Wednesdays from 5:00-6:30
Extra rehearsals during tech week and performance
A handful of planning meetings over the summer
Rehearsals run at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick (Center)
Rehearsal is typically divided into 30 min instruction with kids, 30 min with teens and 30 min working with choreographer and directors
Performances

Holiday concert – December 11 and 12 (tentative)
Spring concert in early to mid-May, dates TBD, at Natick High School

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