Jazz Band Director — Lead School Music Ensemble (Part-Time)

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools Visual & Performing Arts - Cambridge, Massachusetts seeks a Jazz Band Music Director to conduct weekly rehearsals and oversee performances for school and public audiences. The role includes planning and administrating the ensemble’s calendar with the VPA department, and participating in fall and spring ensembles concerts as needed.

The successful candidate will supervise assistants and volunteers, recruit musicians, and coordinate with the music department to ensure

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Music Education certification required.
• Preferred current district staff member.
• Ability to lead ensembles and coordinate performances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly rehearsals and additional rehearsals as needed.
• Direct ensemble performances and plan productions with the VPA department.
• Design recruitment/outreach programs to attract young musicians.

Skills

Music direction

Team leadership

Rehearsal coordination

Education

Massachusetts Music Education certification

Tools

Recruitment/Outreach

Job description

Cambridge Public Schools Visual & Performing Arts - Cambridge, Massachusetts seeks a Jazz Band Music Director to conduct weekly rehearsals and oversee performances for school and public audiences. The role includes planning and administrating the ensemble’s calendar with the VPA department, and participating in fall and spring ensembles concerts as needed.

The successful candidate will supervise assistants and volunteers, recruit musicians, and coordinate with the music department to ensure