What are the responsibilities and job description for the INSTRUCTOR I (TORRANCE CIVIC CHORALE ACCOMPANIST/ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR) (AT-WILL) position at City of Torrance?
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The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Instructor I to serve at the Torrance Theatre Company!
The Department
The Community Services Department offers Torrance residents the unique opportunity to help achieve a sense of purpose, identity, self-worth and improved self-esteem within the specialized areas of Cultural Arts, Library, Parks and Recreation. The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services, activities, programs and facilities for all those who live, learn, work and play in the City of Torrance.
The Division
The mission of the Cultural Services Division is to strengthen the City of Torrance as a unique center for cultural programs, the arts and arts education through developing the Torrance Cultural Arts Center as a unified campus for learning and excellence; providing classes, programs, and events that enrich the community through arts training and instruction for all levels of learning; creating new arts experiences and attracting new audiences; serving the unique needs of artists, connecting their work to the public and developing unique artistic resources of and for this community.
Major programs within the Division include the Torrance Art Museum, Torrance Theatre Company, Torrance Civic Chorale and hundreds of classes offered in all the arts for all ages and levels of ability at the Cultural Arts Center. The Division also produces the annual Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival in Columbia Park every spring and a Summer Concerts series at The Amphitheater at Wilson Park.
The Position
Torrance Civic Chorale is a program of the Cultural Service Division of the Torrance Community Services Department and includes the adult chorale program and jazz ensemble. Torrance Civic Chorale has provided the South Bay with exceptional choral music, instruction and cultural enhancements since 1961. With 70 singers, the Chorale and Torrance Civil Jazz ensemble are sponsored by the Cultural Services Division of the Community Services Department at the City of Torrance. The group’s musical repertoire varies widely from the classics to pop tunes and Broadway musicals to newly composed masterworks. Orchestras, bands, instrumental ensembles, and individual musicians are engaged to perform with the Chorale as needed.
The Instructor I (Torrance Civic Chorale) assists the conductor in planning, reviewing, and rehearsing music. This position conducts selected rehearsals and pieces, plays accompaniment at sight for chorale and jazz ensembles, may warm-up choirs, rehearses with professional music staff for performances, transposes music from one key to another, and records tracks for sections in the choirs as needed.
The ideal candidate will have following:
- Advanced piano playing;
- Understanding of music theory, harmony, rhythm, composition, and transposition;
- Knowledge of Popular, jazz and rock, musical theater, and classical music;
- Knowledge of choral vocal techniques;
- Knowledge of proper diction and foreign languages as related to musical pieces;
Hours: This is a recurrent, part-time, non-civil service, as needed position. Hours are flexible but concentrated around advertised Torrance Civic Chorale performances. This position may be expected to work some evenings and weekends.
The City offers ample opportunities for career growth throughout the organization with its 14 departments, which work together to provide quality service, enriching programs, and exciting events to keep the community safe and thriving. The City also proudly offers exceptional employee benefits and perks! Please click here for more information on Employee Benefits, Discounts, & Incentives! Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills such as:
Five years of experience teaching the equivalent of four semester courses per year. Four of the five years may be substituted by possession of a relevant degree from a college, university, or specialized school. Significant recognized ranking in the field may be substituted for four years of the required experience.
Successful candidates will possess the following:
- Excellent sight reading;
- Ability to read chord charts, improvise solos and accompaniments;
- Memorize, improvise, adapt and transpose music;
- Coach students individually or in small groups;
- Select music suitable to various occasions;
- Follow a soloist, a conductor, performing a musical score;
- Work effectively and cooperatively with conductor and vocalists.
Interested candidates must submit an online application at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs.
Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. First review of applications will be those received by Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process will consist of a panel interview which is tentatively scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024.
Note: The tentative test date will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received by the first review date. If a sufficient number of applications are not received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the test date may change to a later date.
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As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
Salary : $31 - $34
