Artistic Director

Grand Monadnock Youth Choirs (GMYC) is the performance-based choral music education program for young singers in our community. Founded in 1997, GMYC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) youth arts organization.

Artistic Director – Full Time (30 hrs/wk, 10 months of the year)

Grand Monadnock Youth Choir’s Artistic Director (AD) is an energetic, committed, organized, and charismatic individual who is responsible for planning and conducting/overseeing multiple choral music education programs with singers in grades 5-12. The AD crafts age-appropriate concerts that are engaging to singers and audiences. This person works to deliver exceptional performance-based choral music education to young singers in the Monadnock Region.

The AD selects and teaches relevant and diverse repertoire suitable for children’s voices and appropriate in the choral setting. Working with the Administrative Coordinator, pianists, Board of Directors, and volunteers, the Artistic Director plans and conducts concerts and outreach performances in various venues including stand-alone concerts, collaborative events, and regional and international trips. This individual creates and maintains working relationships with the GMYC community and the community at large.

The Artistic Director has a passion for the role of music in children’s lives, and works creatively to enhance musical experiences for youth in the Monadnock Region.

Tasks and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Plan, rehearse, and conduct youth choirs in the Monadnock area.
• Teach age-appropriate aural and written music literacy skills to children in grades 5-12
• Execute recruitment and auditions of singers with Administrative Coordinator
• Organize and facilitate parent/family communication
• Represents GMYC in community and statewide events to broaden awareness of the organization, develop new partnerships.
• Oversee Admin Assistant and contractors.
• Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.

Skills and Requirements:

• Fluent music educator and teaching music literacy to children of all ages
• Healthy singing technique, basic piano skills, has an understanding of the developing voice
• Highly organized, attention to detail, self-motivated
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to create and maintain working relationships with music professionals

Qualifications and Compensation:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music (emphasis in music education/choral conducting), plus 3 years of relevant work experience
• Flexible schedule, including the ability to work during afternoon and evening rehearsals and for events on weekends, (generally less work over the summer, more during concert time)

Interested applicants will be required to submit evidence of their work. Finalists will have a personal interview and conducting audition.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• After school
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32,000 - $38,000