Artistic Co-director

**Artistic Co-Director (Commercial): NextGen Youth Orchestra**
- **Term**:_June - December 2024, with the possibility of renewal
- **Position remuneration**_**:$5,000
- **Position description**:_
- **Ensemble description**:_

The NextGen Youth Orchestra embraces diverse genres by moving beyond the traditional western music experience by embracing concert programming that fuses commercial, rock and "pop" music, broadway, video game and film music, and traditional classical music. 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: Classical_
- Oversee auditions and assist with student recruitment
- Work with NextGen Steering Committee to develop innovative concert programming
- Establish clear learning goals at each rehearsal
- 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**:_
- Minimum Bachelor of Music degree (specialization in Music Education, Community Music, or Commercial Music an asset)
- Evidence of excellence and experience working with youth ensembles
- Evidence of excellence and professional experience in commercial/contemporary music
- Experience in/knowledge of classical music performance practice is an asset (for arranging, adapting scores, etc.)
- Experience in stage management/concert production is an asset

**Applications must include**:

- a letter of interest that speaks to the required qualifications for the position
- a curriculum vitae;
- sample concert programs;
- video(s) of conducting in performance (10 minutes max);
- a Philosophy of Teaching and Pedagogical Values statement, with concrete examples;
- the names of 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