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Posted : Wednesday, January 03, 2024 02:38 AM
Job Description:
The Instructor of Jazz Piano will join our esteemed faculty and help shape the next generation of jazz musicians through comprehensive instruction and mentorship.
As part of the Contemporary Music Program, Interlochen’s Jazz Studies offers students a curriculum in history, theory, improvisation, composition and arranging and offers rehearsal and performance experience with the Interlochen Jazz Orchestra and Combos.
Additionally, the Instructor of Jazz Piano will have the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, fostering creativity and innovation within our dynamic educational environment.
This position is an academic year position with the opportunity for an additional contract for the three week jazz camp in the summer, and jazz intensive week.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Teach weekly lessons to Jazz majors as well as students in the Contemporary programs, adapting teaching methods to accommodate varying skill levels and backgrounds.
Teach classes, including Class Jazz Piano, Class Contemporary Piano, Theory, and Rhythm Sectional classes Collaborate with the Director of Jazz Studies to develop and refine curriculum, ensuring that it remains current, innovative, and aligned with the evolving landscape of the jazz music industry Direct ensemble rehearsals and sectionals, ensuring that students receive focused instruction, fostering their ensemble performance and musical proficiency Manage the jazz piano studio, overseeing student progress, individualized instruction, and studio-related activities Carefully select and curate repertoire for students, ensuring that it challenges and inspires while encompassing a diverse range of jazz styles and eras Contribute to the direction of jazz combos and jazz orchestra, fostering a collaborative and creative environment where students develop their ensemble performance and improvisational skills Lead performances, including running and assisting with soundchecks, rehearsals, evening performances, and student audition taping scheduled outside of regular school day hours Teach additional classes as directed by the Director of Jazz Studies and Associate Director of Contemporary Music, contributing to a diverse and dynamic curriculum Other responsibilities: Coordinate and participate in off-campus performances and touring with ensembles, providing students with real-world performance opportunities and promoting the program's artistic presence both locally and beyond Lead an advisory group, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to students and fostering their personal and artistic development.
Attend community meetings to engage with fellow faculty members and administrators, contributing to the collaborative and cooperative environment at Interlochen.
Actively participate in faculty concerts, showcasing your expertise and artistry, while inspiring and connecting with students and the wider artistic community at Interlochen Actively engage in recruiting activities to attract talented and passionate students to Interlochen, promoting the program and its unique educational offerings to prospective students and their families Work with the Director of Jazz, Associate Director of Contemporary Music, and the Director of Music to identify the changing needs of currently enrolled students and be able to flexibly change coursework as needed or directed Seek the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Comply with ICA policies/procedures and acts as a good steward of ICA finances Respect the culture, diversity and rights of all students, their families and the community Prioritize duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth Perform other duties as assigned Experience and Skills: Bachelor's degree in music required (Master's preferred) or equivalent professional experience National and/or international experience as a teacher-artist-performer Expertise in jazz piano history, practice, and performance.
Vocal accompaniment experience.
Ability to teach students at all levels.
Ability to develop appropriate curriculum.
Ability to identify and engage guest artists of national and international repute.
Ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders in advocating for and highlighting the Contemporary Music program of IAA.
Ability to follow and execute specific verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and linguistic diversity and values including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices and varying family backgrounds and histories.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter Resume Portfolio and/or links to performance and teaching videos Benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance Employer paid and voluntary life insurance Employer paid short and long-term disability Employee development & tuition reimbursement programs Sick Time Ten company paid holidays Employee discounts to Interlochen events and performances Childcare: Interlochen is proud to provide priority placement at Pitter Patter Preschool & Childcare located in the Interlochen Community Center, near our campus, for employees' dependents.
In addition, Interlochen employees may be eligible for the MI Tri-Share Program.
This program shares the cost of childcare between the state of Michigan, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and the employee (The employee will only pay 1/3 of the total cost, if eligible).
Income guidelines and more information about MI Tri-Share can be found at https://www.
michigan.
gov/mwc/initiatives/mi-tri-share-child-care.
Interlochen Center for the Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion (religious creed), age, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
EEOC Voluntary Self-Identification of Protected Veteran Status Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
From: Interlochen Center for the Arts
As part of the Contemporary Music Program, Interlochen’s Jazz Studies offers students a curriculum in history, theory, improvisation, composition and arranging and offers rehearsal and performance experience with the Interlochen Jazz Orchestra and Combos.
Additionally, the Instructor of Jazz Piano will have the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, fostering creativity and innovation within our dynamic educational environment.
This position is an academic year position with the opportunity for an additional contract for the three week jazz camp in the summer, and jazz intensive week.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Teach weekly lessons to Jazz majors as well as students in the Contemporary programs, adapting teaching methods to accommodate varying skill levels and backgrounds.
Teach classes, including Class Jazz Piano, Class Contemporary Piano, Theory, and Rhythm Sectional classes Collaborate with the Director of Jazz Studies to develop and refine curriculum, ensuring that it remains current, innovative, and aligned with the evolving landscape of the jazz music industry Direct ensemble rehearsals and sectionals, ensuring that students receive focused instruction, fostering their ensemble performance and musical proficiency Manage the jazz piano studio, overseeing student progress, individualized instruction, and studio-related activities Carefully select and curate repertoire for students, ensuring that it challenges and inspires while encompassing a diverse range of jazz styles and eras Contribute to the direction of jazz combos and jazz orchestra, fostering a collaborative and creative environment where students develop their ensemble performance and improvisational skills Lead performances, including running and assisting with soundchecks, rehearsals, evening performances, and student audition taping scheduled outside of regular school day hours Teach additional classes as directed by the Director of Jazz Studies and Associate Director of Contemporary Music, contributing to a diverse and dynamic curriculum Other responsibilities: Coordinate and participate in off-campus performances and touring with ensembles, providing students with real-world performance opportunities and promoting the program's artistic presence both locally and beyond Lead an advisory group, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to students and fostering their personal and artistic development.
Attend community meetings to engage with fellow faculty members and administrators, contributing to the collaborative and cooperative environment at Interlochen.
Actively participate in faculty concerts, showcasing your expertise and artistry, while inspiring and connecting with students and the wider artistic community at Interlochen Actively engage in recruiting activities to attract talented and passionate students to Interlochen, promoting the program and its unique educational offerings to prospective students and their families Work with the Director of Jazz, Associate Director of Contemporary Music, and the Director of Music to identify the changing needs of currently enrolled students and be able to flexibly change coursework as needed or directed Seek the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Comply with ICA policies/procedures and acts as a good steward of ICA finances Respect the culture, diversity and rights of all students, their families and the community Prioritize duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth Perform other duties as assigned Experience and Skills: Bachelor's degree in music required (Master's preferred) or equivalent professional experience National and/or international experience as a teacher-artist-performer Expertise in jazz piano history, practice, and performance.
Vocal accompaniment experience.
Ability to teach students at all levels.
Ability to develop appropriate curriculum.
Ability to identify and engage guest artists of national and international repute.
Ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders in advocating for and highlighting the Contemporary Music program of IAA.
Ability to follow and execute specific verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and linguistic diversity and values including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices and varying family backgrounds and histories.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter Resume Portfolio and/or links to performance and teaching videos Benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance Employer paid and voluntary life insurance Employer paid short and long-term disability Employee development & tuition reimbursement programs Sick Time Ten company paid holidays Employee discounts to Interlochen events and performances Childcare: Interlochen is proud to provide priority placement at Pitter Patter Preschool & Childcare located in the Interlochen Community Center, near our campus, for employees' dependents.
In addition, Interlochen employees may be eligible for the MI Tri-Share Program.
This program shares the cost of childcare between the state of Michigan, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and the employee (The employee will only pay 1/3 of the total cost, if eligible).
Income guidelines and more information about MI Tri-Share can be found at https://www.
michigan.
gov/mwc/initiatives/mi-tri-share-child-care.
Interlochen Center for the Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion (religious creed), age, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
EEOC Voluntary Self-Identification of Protected Veteran Status Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
From: Interlochen Center for the Arts
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• Location : 4000 M 137, Interlochen, MI
• Post ID: 9002887810
