Potomac Valley Youth Orchestra

Job Opportunity  | Deadline: September 2, 2023

Job Title: Assistant to Preparatory Orchestra Conductor

Reports to: Preparatory Orchestra Conductor

Primary Purpose: Help the conductor enhance the musical instruction and development of the ensemble. Specific duties include:

– Regularly coaching sectionals within the rehearsal framework, as well as pullouts as needed
– Walking around the ensemble to maintain a constructive, educational environment
– Conducting the full ensemble as needed during rehearsals to allow the conductor to observe the ensemble
– Marking score for errors when not otherwise engaged
– Assisting with seating auditions
– Listening to any virtually submitted playing requests as needed
– Assisting with communications among the principal conductor, ensemble manager, and students on specific rehearsal issues
– Assisting with setting up and tearing down the rehearsal room as needed
– Filling in for missing instrumentation if needed

Duty Schedule: 12 weekly rehearsals per semester on Tuesday evenings, approximately every second week, plus two concerts per year (typically May and December). Willingness to communicate during the week with the principal conductor. Must have own transportation.

Educational Qualifications/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in music from an accredited college or university preferred. Strong candidates enrolled in an ongoing music degree program would be considered.

Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of string instrumental techniques; Musical coaching skills and knowledge of rehearsal techniques specific to the age level; Conducting skills; Ability to work well with young musicians of varying backgrounds; Ability to work well with adults, both peers, and supervisors.

Compensation: This is an annual contract position. Pay commensurate with experience.

Applicants are requested to submit a 1-2 page resume and clearly indicate that they are applying to the Preparatory Orchestra Assistant Conductor position.

To apply or for inquiries, contact:
William Hollin
PVYO Music Director
philharmonia.pvyo@gmail.com