TITLE: YMDO DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR
START DATE: As Soon as Filled
REPORTS TO: Director of Education
JOB SUMMARY: The Director & Conductor is responsible for the artistic operation of the Young Musicians Debut Orchestra (YMDO), a program division of Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI). As such, the YMDO Director & Conductor shares authority in artistic matters according to the guidelines established by the Music Director, including repertoire selection, auditions, rehearsals, and selection of players and guest artists. The YMDO Director & Conductor will work in close collaboration with the PYOMI Music Director and Director of Education and will serve as one of PYOMI’s artistic liaisons within the community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with the Music Director and Director of Education in planning the concert season
- Collaborate with the Music Director in selecting works to be performed
- Collaborate with the Director of Education in scheduling and implementing the YMDO Sectional Class program
- With the librarian, ensure that all strings parts are bowed and clearly marked, and consistent according to PYOMI program guidelines and artistic expectations
- With the Music Director, adjudicate student auditions
- In consultation with Director of Education and faculty, select principal players, and determine seating within each section
- With the Director of Education, select coaches and guest artists, as needed
- Conduct all rehearsals (Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., September through May) and concerts (as scheduled)
- Exercise leadership in developing the total artistic quality of the orchestra
- Serve as an artistic liaison with schools, community music educators, and private studio teachers, and develop and maintain collaborative working relationships
- Play a visible and active role in the community and help develop the overall public image of the orchestra in the community
- Lead the planning and implementation of community outreach events for the YMDO
- Assist in the general promotion of the orchestra
- Stay abreast of artistic activities in the orchestra field and recommend to the Director new activities that may advance the orchestra’s objectives
- When requested, attend Board meetings and provide reports on artistic activities
COMPENSATION: Part-time, seasonal, per service remuneration based on experience and classified as an independent contractor. One service is equal to one rehearsal, one concert, one event, or one audition day.
TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@pyomusic.org. No phone calls please.
PYOMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal opportunities regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital , national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.