Location and Job Title:

CTPC Music Director
JCC of Greater Baltimore
3506 Gwynnbrook Ave
Rosenbloom Campus
Owings Mills, MD 21117

Principal Responsibilities:

SUMMARY:

The Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Children's Theatre Production Company (CTPC) is seeking a resident Musical Director for the upcoming 2023/2024 fiscal year. The ideal candidate is an arts education professional who will work closely with the Arts & Culture staff to help build upon and expand all JCC CTPC programming that involves music. The ideal musical director is prepared and eager to be a role model within their field, for the Center of Arts & Culture, and the JCC as a whole.

The JCC and the CTPC celebrate both being proudly Jewish and being an inclusive space for all. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds and actively strive to provide an open and welcoming setting, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or backgrounds. We expect our musical director will create an equitable classroom environment by performing their duties with empathetic understanding towards every student, regardless of their gender, sexuality, race, ability, or identity.

Will be supervised by and work closely with the director of youth arts education. Experience and a love for teaching children of all ages, as well as extensive experience in their art form, is imperative. Submissions with musical directing, performance, and/or teaching reels are highly preferred.

COMMITMENT:

September 2023-February 2024, mostly Sunday afternoons and Monday evenings. Also, must attend necessary production meetings as well as tech week rehearsals for each production. Looking to staff the musical director for the duration of CTPC JR & CTPC Teen's main stage musical production, as well as CTPC Kids separate but intimate side stage production (both productions to be announced.) This includes helping with theatre and audition prep classes at the beginning of the production process, as well as assisting with auditions, before being rehearsals for said productions. Estimated 4-5 hours a week. Availability to also teach private voice lessons is also highly desired. Upon completion of these sessions and evaluation from the supervisor, will then discuss future employment and availability.

If Interested: Email a resume, references, video reels, and any other pertinent information to the Director of Youth Arts Education: abergeron@jcc.org. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible. Submissions with dance and/or teaching reels is highly preferred.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend and help supply all musical accompaniment and instruction for all classes, rehearsals, and performances.
• Responsible for teaching and upholding the integrity of all vocal and instrumental components within the CTPC programming.
• Assist young performers, as individuals or as a group, with songs and learning vocal parts.
• Must be available to teach Sunday afternoons and Monday evenings.
• Must attend all production meetings, special events, and training required.
• Responsible for understanding all safety procedures of the J and could lead the participants in the event of an emergency.
• Adhere to the dress code requirements as well as always meet all JCC standards for professionalism in conduct and appearance; Instructor agrees to wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the class. Must wear JCC issued nametag or name badge.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

COMPENSATION: Competitive Paid position; Stipend of $1,500. Part time position.

Minimum Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 2 years prior experience teaching and/or musical directing (experience with school aged students preferred).
• Experience directing (preferably several) musical theatre productions is preferred.
• Extensive experience working with differing levels of musicianship, age groups, and learning abilities.
• Able to plan, write, and execute a well thought out, age-appropriate curriculum for preparatory musical theatre classes.
• Excels in classroom management; commands a room but remains patient and ever inclusive to all students as per the JCC and CTPC values.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, a willingness to collaborate with peers and colleagues, enjoy working on a team, and can be flexible.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the artistic team and if necessary, to CTPC families.
• Experience with transposing music, if deemed necessary, to accommodate the ranges and talents of students is preferred.
• Experience with teaching individual voice lessons is a plus.

Salary:

$1500

Agency Information:

JCC membership is like becoming a part of a family, everyone truly is welcome! Drop by and take a tour; you won't believe how many wonderful recreational, educational, social and cultural activities you will find here. There really is something for everyone! Members enjoy a wide variety of benefits including free group fitness classes and use of our Fitness Center, Aquatics Center, Parenting Center, Teen Center and Performing Arts Center. Special member rates save you money on many classes and events as well.