Residency Music Director (Part-time)

Description

Organization Mission:

National Dance Institute of New Mexico is founded with the knowledge that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children. The purpose of our distinctive programs is to help children develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and a belief in themselves that will carry over into all aspects of their lives.

Purpose of Residency Music Director:

The Residency Music Director is responsible to the Residency Artistic Director for ensuring the quality of music for all residency programs and performances, and for carrying out the mission of the organization with excellence. The Residency Music Director receives secondary oversight from the NDI New Mexico Music Director, and is a member of the organizations Artistic Staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

Program Oversight and Administration:

• Oversees quality and consistency of musical accompaniment and performance for Residency Program

• Provides music and audio technical support for related performances and classes

Directing, and Accompanying:

• Music Director for Residency performances duties include:

• Creates arrangements for all residency program music

• Works with choreographers on music needs for pieces

• Contracts and rehearses Event band and prepares necessary materials

• Conducts band during all performances

• Works with Dance Barns/Hiland Technical Directors, and Technical Directors of outside venues, to ensure that the technical needs of the band are met and that the performances have high sound quality

• Accompanies classes in Residency Program

• Music Director for Hiland Winter Dance Escape. Duties include:

• Creates arrangements for performance

• Works with choreographers on music needs for pieces

• Contracts and rehearses orchestra/band, including preparing necessary materials

• Conducts orchestra/band during all rehearsals and performances

• Works with Hiland Technical Director to ensure that the technical needs of the orchestra/band are met and that the performances have high sound quality

• Music Director for Albuquerque Summer Institute

• Accompanies rehearsals and performances for related special events

• Available to substitute or assist apprentice pianists as needed

General Duties:

• Supports Residency Artistic Director and Music Director to ensure that the organizations mission and artistic needs are met

• Attends all enrichment workshops and meetings, including Residency staff meetings

• Compiles and maintains program reference materials, including event scores

• Upholds all Management and HR policies and procedures

• Other duties as needed

Working Conditions, Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Functions performed in a variety of environments including: NDI New Mexico offices, schools, residency sites, and other locations

• Requires reliable transportation and reimbursable in-state travel to NDI New Mexico locations, participating schools, residency sites, and community events

• Requires weekend and evening hours.

• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.

• May be required to navigate stairs

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Job Specific Requirements:

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in job-related duties - experience organizing, directing, and playing for professional performances

• Experience with music editing and notation software

• Sight reading and improvisational skills required

• 1-3 years of experience playing in and directing NDI New Mexico (or related) programs preferred

• College level education preferred

• Flexibility in work schedule

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills

Core NDI New Mexico Employee Requirements:

• Believes in the mission of the organization

• Strives for excellence in this job with a Can Do attitude

• Ability to work with people of all backgrounds and ages

• Highly organized, detail-oriented and result driven

• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task to meet priorities

• Supports teamwork and collaboration by demonstrating strong interpersonal skills

• Communicates effectively through clear speaking, writing and effective listening

• Behaves respectfully, ethically and with personal integrity

• Operates in a fiscally responsible manner

• Demonstrates adaptability through a willingness to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency

• Professional appearance and telephone manner