Conducting Fellow |Position
Young People's Chorus of New York City |Company
Manhattan, New York, NY|Location
Full-time |Status
1-2 years in professional environment |Work Experience
Entry level| Career Level
March 16, 2018 | Application Deadline
About the Young People's Chorus of New York City:
The award-winning Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) is a world-renowned youth chorus founded in 1988 by YPC Artistic Director and MacArthur Fellow Francisco J. Núñez. YPC is comprisedof over 1600 children between its core after-school ensembles, two community programs and sixteen public schools. The YPC mission is to provide children of diverse abilities and ethnic backgrounds with a unique program of music education and choral performance that seeks to fulfill each child’s musical potential, while creating a model of artistic excellence and harmony that enriches the community. YPC presents and participates in more than 100 performances per season. For more information, please visit
Position Overview:
The Young People's Chorus of New York Cityseeksa full-time Conducting Fellow to conduct YPC’sin-school chorusesin New York City Public Schools and YPC’s Community Programs and to assist and prepare the award-winning YPC After-School Choral Literacy and Performance Program. The Conducting Fellowwill work with the artistic team to create and produce curriculum, evaluations, and concerts and will assist in program administration and special projects. This position also includes ongoing training with YPCFounder/Artistic DirectorFrancisco J. Núñez and Associate Artistic Director Elizabeth Núñez. Position will begin in August 2018. YPC offers an attractive compensation package, which includes a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts (required) or Master’s (desired) degree inchoral conducting or music education
- Experience conducting and teaching
- Piano competency
- Knowledge ofand competence in conducting all styles of music
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as a member of a large and diverse team
- Desire to work in multiple environments
Applications:
Application must include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Video recording (YouTube or Dropbox preferred) including:
- A one to two minute self-introduction
- Conducting footage(not to exceed 10 minutes) of:
- Warm-ups in the rehearsal setting
- Front view of conductor rehearsing two pieces of contrasting styles
- Singing one aria or art song
- One letter of professional reference with contact e-mail and phone number
Electronic submissions desired. Please make sure all application materials are clearly marked with first and last name. Video links should include a table of contents outlining material incorporated such as repertoire and composers.
Application deadline is Friday, March 16, 2018
Interested candidates please send materials to:
Elizabeth Núñez
Associate Artistic Director
Young People's Chorus of New York City
37 West 65th Street, Second Floor
New York, NY 10023
Office: (212)289-7779 ext.13
Fax: (212)289-6918
E-mail: