Artistic Co-director

_**Term**_**:June - December 2024, with the possibility of renewal (rehearsals begin in September)
- **Position remuneration**_**:$5,000
- **Position description**:_
- **Ensemble description**:_

The NextGen Youth Orchestra moves beyond the traditional Western music experience by embracing concert programming that fuses commercial rock and pop music, broadway, video game music, film scores, traditional orchestral pieces, as well as repertoire from underrepresented circles, including the BIPOC music community.

This ensemble will expand the boundaries of a conventional youth orchestra program by nurturing musical excellence _**and**_ fostering personal and communal growth through leadership opportunities, collaborative learning, and peer-to-peer coaching and mentoring.

This ensemble is for all instrumentalists ages 14-19 (strings, winds, brass, percussion, electric and bass guitar, keyboard/synth, etc.). 2-hour rehearsals will happen weekly September - December 2024 at Wilfrid Laurier University (Faculty of Music).
- **Director responsibilities**:_
- Co-lead a weekly 2-hour rehearsal for twelve weeks
- Jointly conduct at least one performance with the _Artistic Co-Director: Commercial_
- Oversee auditions and assist with student recruitment
- Work with NextGen Steering Committee to develop innovative concert programming
- Nurture a constructive and inspiring environment for performers
- Establish and maintain community partnerships for performance opportunities
- Communicate with LAMA and FoM staff on administrative needs (student registrations, promotion, acquiring scores, etc.)
- **Applicants for this position must have the following qualifications**:_
- Bachelor of Music degree (specialization in Music Education, Conducting, or Performance an asset)
- Evidence of excellence and experience (3+ years) in conducting youth ensembles
- Evidence of innovative concert programming
- Evidence of diversity and inclusion in programming and pedagogy
- Evidence of creating experiences that foster community engagement
- Evidence of excellence in commercial music is an asset

**Applications must include**:

- a letter of interest that highlights qualifications for the position
- a curriculum vitae;
- sample programs from completed concerts;
- video(s) of conducting in performance (10 minutes max);
- a Philosophy of Teaching statement, with examples
- a Pedagogical Values statement, with examples;
- the names and contact information for three referees that can speak to professionalism, teaching effectiveness, character, and collegiality. Only shortlisted applicants will have their referees contacted for letters.

**Application deadline - May 17, 2024**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-17
Expected start date: 2024-06-01