EIM Associate Conductor
TITLE: EIM Associate Conductor
DEPARTMENT: Music
PROGRAM: Eisner Intergenerational Music
REPORTS TO: Eisner Intergenerational Music Program Manager, with a dotted line to the Music Department Director
SALARY: $50 per hour
FLSA: Non-exempt
HOURS: Part-time, Up to 6 hours per week, for 44 weeks/year. On occasion, up to 8 hours per week. Hours are subject to change with the academic calendar and/or program needs. Rehearsals will be 1.5- 2 hours per week.
START DATE: ASAP
Heart of Los Angeles (Heart of LA) provides underserved youth with free, exceptional programs in academics, arts, and athletics within a nurturing environment, empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education, and strengthen their communities.
Our core values are: Respect, Responsibility, Support, Positive Communication and Inclusion.
THE HEART OF LOS ANGELES INTERGENERATIONAL MUSIC PROGRAM
The Intergenerational Music Program, made possible by our partnership with The Eisner Foundation, brings together singers, big band, and orchestral musicians of all ages across intermediate and advanced skill levels in a multicultural environment that is representative of our great city. Performers benefit from interactions with one another as they progress toward a common goal of artistic excellence across a diverse musical repertoire. Our intergenerational music performances are designed to share the joy of music-making with performers and audience members through free community concerts at landmark venues.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Conductor, reporting to the Program Manager and Department Director, is responsible for giving instruction and guidance to program participants in their ensemble. The Associate Conductor will provide a welcoming environment and facilitate communal and musical growth through rehearsal plans designed to realize the program's mission. The Associate Conductor will work closely with the Program Manager and Department Director to plan and execute the season’s rehearsals, culminating in at least one performance per semester.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As Associate Conductor, responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Collaborating with the Department Director and Program Manager to create a positive environment for advancement and experiencing the joy of music-making together as a community
- Leading rehearsals for musicians of all ages
- Building a cohesive community among ensemble members, centered around Heart of LA’s core values
- Offering advice to Section Mentors to ensure each section is meeting the same standards of musical excellence and community cohesion
- Communicating with EIM musicians to understand each participant holistically
- Preparing, communicating, and collaborating with other administrative staff to ensure smooth programming
- Attending regular planning meetings and checkpoints with direct supervisors and other program staff
- Collaborating with the Program Manager to ensure members are meeting compliance needs regarding attendance, background checks, etc.
- Collaborating with the Program Director to identify a repertoire and determine clear expectations and goals that contribute to the ensemble’s musical excellence
- Other duties as assigned