Job Announcement

Music Coach

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In order to complete the application, you will need the following:

resume, letter of reference, and audition video

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Applicants must be graduate students and/or experienced professional performers/teachers on a woodwind, brass, string, percussion, or keyboard instrument and demonstrate positive leadership and communication skills.

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Staff experience at La Honda Music Camp is preferred.

 

Music Coaches are part of the Camp Artistic Team and are under the direct supervision of the Assistant Camp Director/Camp Director. Music Coaches may be asked to assist Counselors/CITs with their musical responsibilities.

 

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Adjudicate placement and seating auditions

• Work with Chamber Music Coordinator to prepare music for chamber groups

• Coach sectionals daily

• Sit in and rehearse with the campers in the bands/orchestras

• Coach chamber music and/or jazz improvisation daily

• Teach 1–2 elective courses in the daily curriculum

• Perform in the staff orchestra and/or jazz band

• Perform in the staff chamber music groups

• Organize rehearsal setup

• Coordinate distribution ensemble parts

• Assist conductors with music copying and rehearsal logistics, if necessary

• Assist and sing in camp choir

• Perform in the evening camp activities/concerts

• Assist with stage crew and performance logistics for all camp performances

• Assist with some recreation and social activities, as assigned by Recreation Directors

• Act as substitute counselor, if a counselor is not able to fulfill their duties