Conductor Positions

YOUTH CONCERT ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR

HIRING REQUIREMENTS

POSITION: Youth Concert Orchestra Conductor
PAY AND BENEFITS: Salary. No benefits
REPORTING STRUCTURE: Fairbanks Youth Orchestras Council.

FYO’s VISION: The Fairbanks Youth Orchestras were founded in 1971. We have over 100 school aged musicians from the Fairbanks, North Pole and Eielson areas represented in our 3 ensembles. Our mission is to provide motivated students with a musical opportunity to augment their school music program.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Prepare music selection and requirements for auditions.

  • Conduct Youth Concert Orchestra auditions at the beginning of the Fall semester.

  • Seating placement of all musicians in the Concert Orchestra.

  • Select all music, and oversee the ordering and purchasing of music.

  • Conduct all rehearsals or find a council-approved substitute.

  • Attend council meetings in person and submit a report to the Council Chair.

  • Cooperate with the Council regarding concert dates, information to be included in the programs and publicity.

  • Engage in recruiting and fundraising activities.

APPLICANT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Cover letter explaining teaching philosophy.

  • Curriculum Vitae.

  • Video of a teaching lesson and/or performance. 

EDUCATION: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Music Education.

JOB TYPE: Contract.

WORK LOCATION: Fairbanks, Alaska.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AT: fairbanksyouthorchestras@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE: June 30th, 2021


YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR

HIRING REQUIREMENTS

POSITION: Youth Symphony Orchestra Conductor
PAY AND BENEFITS: Salary. No benefits
REPORTING STRUCTURE: Fairbanks Youth Orchestras Council.

FYO’s VISION: The Fairbanks Youth Orchestras were founded in 1971. We have over 100 school aged musicians from the Fairbanks, North Pole and Eielson areas represented in our 3 ensembles. Our mission is to provide motivated students with a musical opportunity to augment their school music program.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Prepare music selection and requirements for auditions.

  • Conduct Youth Symphony Orchestra auditions at the beginning of the Fall semester.

  • Seating placement of all musicians in the Symphony Orchestra.

  • Select all music, and oversee the ordering and purchasing of music.

  • Conduct all rehearsals or find a council-approved substitute.

  • Attend council meetings in person and submit a report to the Council Chair.

  • Cooperate with the Council regarding concert dates, information to be included in the programs and publicity.

  • Engage in recruiting and fundraising activities.

APPLICANT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Cover letter explaining teaching philosophy.

  • Curriculum Vitae.

  • Video of a teaching lesson and/or performance. 

EDUCATION: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Music Education.

JOB TYPE: Contract.

WORK LOCATION: Fairbanks, Alaska.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AT: fairbanksyouthorchestras@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE: June 30th, 2021