Singing Master Teaching Artist |ActUp Theater Arts Academy (ATAA)

Singing Master Teaching Artist | ActUp Theater Arts Academy

ActUp Theater is seeking Singing Teaching Artists to conduct a masterclass at various levels on movement technique. This position provides an inclusive community for participants at any and all abilities to creatively challenge and express themselves through training and performance. Duties include creating a class focused on learning proper singing techniques such as proper vocal technique, warm-ups, emotional interpretation, and performance readiness.

This role will play a central role in management and supporting the work of ActUp Theater Arts Academy. At this summer’s ActUp Theater Arts Academy (ATAA), we will work with participants to sharpen their skills through a series of masterclasses that will propel their talent, improve their academic achievement, and empower them to explore their talent! ATAA will provide instruction from teaching artists, interactive training, and team building experiences. This exciting position will be an asset to ActUp Theater!

Participant Tracks

Each track is designed to get the tools that today’s dancer needs to take the stage! With each participant’s unique talent in mind, we have created two tracks to focus, nurture, and develop a singer's creativity.

Youth | Ages 8-13 | 15-25 Participants
This track will teach young vocalists strong fundamentals, including proper breathing, diction, and stage presence.

Fellows | Ages 14-19 | 15-20 Participants
Participants interested in a more rigorous track are encouraged to join our intense singing training that will make them an asset to any production. To be well versed in emoting through song, adding tasteful embellishment to melody, and building performance endurance, singers will focus on advanced vocal exercises, scales, breathing exercises to enhance their training and accelerate their vocal performance.

Required Qualification

• Committed to assisting artists to develop their vocal skills for the purposes of improving vocal performances on recordings and live shows
• Experienced in developing and channeling group dynamics for positive learning outcomes.
• Teaching age-appropriate creative runs, singing skills, student self-directed improvisation and composition, and interdisciplinary inquiry projects during and after school.
• Experienced and conversant in relational and restorative justice classroom management approaches with and for BIPOC students.
• Successfully teaching youth and/or adults in disenfranchised communities.
• Integrating learning standards and arts blueprints.
• Highly motivated and motivating.
• Open to learning and professional critique to improve practice and problem-solve in the field.
• Demonstrates child-centered teaching and learning methods.
• Serving students, teachers and communities similar to ours.
• Using differentiated and culturally responsive instruction.
• Continually improving practice.
• Supporting an organizational vision, mission, core values and programs similar to ours.
• Artistic Excellence
• Singing education; grounded in professional artistry.
• Advanced vocal expertise, improvisation, understanding of music theory, diverse music styles and performance
• Passion for the arts
• Convene safe spaces that increase empathy and understanding
• Communicate with the team for all needs to accomplish the assigned task
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Attend all staff meetings
• Additional assignments at a supervisor's request

Vital Qualities

• Jazz or similar musical background
• Vocal technique
• Harmony
• Anatomy
• Music performance
• Music notation
• Teaching
• Sight read music
• Ability and experience to command and engage an audience
• Background in creative arts
• Self-starter able to take initiative
• Strategic mindset, always able to keep in mind the overall goals of organization
• Love for the arts

Salary
Compensation is competitive with arts education organizations.

Equal Opportunity Employer
ActUp Theater is an equal opportunity employer. all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education. All inquiries are kept confidential.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Singing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Hartford, CT 06106 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person