Position Filled
The Hochstein School seeks a dynamic teacher to direct the Hochstein Percussion Ensemble, for students in grades 9-12, NYSSMA Levels 5-6. The group meets January – March for Wednesday evening rehearsals beginning January 3, 2018, 7:00-9:00pm, and presents a concluding concert Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 7:30pm.
The Hochstein Percussion Ensemble provides a unique opportunity for percussionists to play in a chamber music setting, performing in ensembles of various sizes to explore repertoire for instruments including snare drum, keyboard, timpani, and drum set, among many others.
Duties: Planning and directing 2-hour rehearsals incorporating all areas of percussion performance, instrument demonstration, and special topic discussions; preparing the ensemble to present a concluding concert, open to the public, that includes a wide variety of composers, styles, and instrument combinations; taking an active role in recruiting student participants in coordination with Hochstein staff.
Qualifications:
- Enthusiastic, energetic, engaging personality
- Strong foundation in percussion performance and technique; ability to demonstrate the highest level of percussion technique
- Experience and proficiency in conducting; previous experience in conducting percussion ensemble desirable
- Desire to share one’s knowledge, expertise, and love of music in order to inspire students
- Creative, flexible, student-centered approach to teaching
- Ability to design and create a varied, interesting concert program appropriate for the ages and levels of the students involved
- Effective communication skills, oral and written
- Collaborative approach
The successful candidate will be offered a stipend that includes planning/preparation, all rehearsals, and concert presentation, based on qualifications and experience.
Position available January 2018.
Qualified candidates should submit letter of interest, résumé, and contact information for 3 references to: both Gary Palmer, Dean of Students, and Margaret Quackenbush, President & Executive Director via email to: gary.palmer@hochstein.org; director@hochstein.org
August 2017