Jerry Ensemble Music Director

Overture Center Foundation Inc; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Overture Center for the Arts is seeking a Jerry Ensemble Music Director to audition, train, and select music for the Jerry Ensemble, coordinating with the Broadway Engagement Program Manager on recruitment, rehearsal space, and performance dates.

For the annual Jerry Awards Show, the Music Director will assist the Pit Director with music cuts and soloist selection. This is a part-time, ~5 hours per week role with a pay rate of $34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in music, performance, or similar field.
• At least 3 years coaching and teaching high school students on vocal and/or theatrical performance.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, audition, prepare, and rehearse participants in the Jerry Ensemble.
• Collaborate with the Pit Director to prepare music and performances for the annual Jerry Awards Show.
• Stage & music direct a 30-min KIDS musical with Jerry Ensemble members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music or related field

Job description

Overture Job Values _____________________________________________

Overture Center for the Arts is committed to engaging the community in the arts and provides extraordinary experiences for everyone who shares in this remarkable community asset. Every member of the Overture team will maintain the highest standards of quality and customer service in every action, performing in an environment of proactive team effort, outstanding customer service, active brand advancement and passion for mission fulfillment

Job Summary

The Jerry Ensemble Music Director is responsible for auditioning, training, music selection and performance training for the members of the Southern Wisconsin Jerry Ensemble. The music director will work closely with the Broadway Engagement Program Manager on recruitment, rehearsal space reservation and performance dates. In preparation for the annual Jerry Awards Show, the Music Director will assist the Pit Director with music cuts and selecting soloists for group numbers.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Recruit, audition, prepare, and rehearse participants in the Jerry Ensemble.


• Collaborate with the Pit Director to prepare music and performances for the annual Jerry Awards Show.


• Stage & music direct a 30-min KIDS musical with Jerry Ensemble members


• Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a part-time, variable position expected to work approximately 5hr per week.

The pay for this role is $34.00/hr.

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in music, performance, or similar field.


• At least 3 years coaching and teaching high school students on vocal and/or theatrical performance.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proficient skills in teaching high school aged students, providing coaching & feedback.


• Knowledge of musical theater shows and songs.


• Basic piano skills.


• Comfortable planning a season of performances.


• Comfortable working independently on rehearsal and performance planning.

Working Conditions

The physical requirements outlined below represent the essential functions of this role. These requirements are provided to help identify the physical demands of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Overture is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

Time-Based Activities

• Sitting: 1-2 hours


• Standing: 1-2 hours


• Walking: Never


• Driving Continuously: Never


• Driving Intermittently: Never

Frequency-Based Activities

• Occasionally: Bending, squatting, reaching above shoulder level, reaching below shoulder level, and twisting.


• Never: Climbing, pushing, pulling, grasping, fine manipulation, carrying, lifting 0-100lbs, working at heights, operating equipment or machinery, working in areas with temperature changes, driving automobiles, and operating a forklift.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Overture Center for the Arts is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.