Atlanta Music Project
$50.00 – 65.00/hour, Starting January 2025
NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
Please follow application instructions listed at the end of this job description
Summary of Position
The Atlanta Music Project seeks trained musicians and music educators to join our faculty as Youth Orchestras Brass Sectionals Coach. The Youth Orchestras Brass Sectionals Coach will be responsible for leading rehearsals for the brass section of the AMP Junior Level I Youth Orchestra. Rehearsals take place on Mondays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Sectionals prepare students for their weekly ensemble rehearsals and guide students towards public performances. The successful candidate will possess an unyielding commitment to empowering youth to realize their possibilities through music. This position reports to the relevant program leader. About the Atlanta Music Project
Founded in 2010, the Atlanta Music Project (AMP) provides world-class music training and performance opportunities supporting youth growth and development. Operating in under-resourced communities, AMP’s mission is to empower youth to realize their possibilities through music. AMP serves over 1,000 young musicians annually through band, orchestra, and choir programs, private lessons, and the annual month-long AMP Summer Series. Responsibilities
Learn, understand and represent the AMP philosophies for uplifting youths, families and communities through the pursuit of musical excellence Teach group lessons to AMP Junior Youth Orchestra students Choose, prepare, and/or arrange appropriate repertoire for group lessons as needed Liaise with parents/families of AMP Youth Orchestra students Coordinate and cooperate with the program leaders in keeping track of AMP students/ attendance and musical progress Execute additional administrative tasks as necessary Ideal candidate will possess:
A Bachelor and/or Master of Music (preferred) Passion for music as a vehicle for positive social change Experience working (music-related or other) with disadvantaged, urban/rural youth Exemplary music performance ability/experience Exemplary teaching ability (group lesson experience a plus) Ability to inspire, work with and mentor youths ages 6 and up Excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable working in a team Ability to adapt, be flexible and have a sense of humor Notes:
The Group Lesson Teaching Artist is a part-time, hourly ($50.00 – 65.00/hour) position starting in January 2025. Background check required. AMP program sites are located throughout the 30310 area code. Sectionals take place from 6:30pm to 8:00pm on Monday evenings. Interviews and teaching auditions will take place at the AMP Center for Performance & Education 883 Dill Ave SW Atlanta, GA 30310. To Apply
Email cover letter and resume to jobs@atlantamusicproject.org with subject “Youth Orchestras Brass Sectionals Coach” no later than January 21, 2025. Interviews and teaching auditions will be held on a rolling basis. This position may be filled prior to the application deadline. It is the policy of the Atlanta Music Project not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
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The Atlanta Music Project seeks trained musicians and music educators to join our faculty as Youth Orchestras Brass Sectionals Coach. The Youth Orchestras Brass Sectionals Coach will be responsible for leading rehearsals for the brass section of the AMP Junior Level I Youth Orchestra. Rehearsals take place on Mondays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Sectionals prepare students for their weekly ensemble rehearsals and guide students towards public performances. The successful candidate will possess an unyielding commitment to empowering youth to realize their possibilities through music. This position reports to the relevant program leader. About the Atlanta Music Project
Founded in 2010, the Atlanta Music Project (AMP) provides world-class music training and performance opportunities supporting youth growth and development. Operating in under-resourced communities, AMP’s mission is to empower youth to realize their possibilities through music. AMP serves over 1,000 young musicians annually through band, orchestra, and choir programs, private lessons, and the annual month-long AMP Summer Series. Responsibilities
Learn, understand and represent the AMP philosophies for uplifting youths, families and communities through the pursuit of musical excellence Teach group lessons to AMP Junior Youth Orchestra students Choose, prepare, and/or arrange appropriate repertoire for group lessons as needed Liaise with parents/families of AMP Youth Orchestra students Coordinate and cooperate with the program leaders in keeping track of AMP students/ attendance and musical progress Execute additional administrative tasks as necessary Ideal candidate will possess:
A Bachelor and/or Master of Music (preferred) Passion for music as a vehicle for positive social change Experience working (music-related or other) with disadvantaged, urban/rural youth Exemplary music performance ability/experience Exemplary teaching ability (group lesson experience a plus) Ability to inspire, work with and mentor youths ages 6 and up Excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable working in a team Ability to adapt, be flexible and have a sense of humor Notes:
The Group Lesson Teaching Artist is a part-time, hourly ($50.00 – 65.00/hour) position starting in January 2025. Background check required. AMP program sites are located throughout the 30310 area code. Sectionals take place from 6:30pm to 8:00pm on Monday evenings. Interviews and teaching auditions will take place at the AMP Center for Performance & Education 883 Dill Ave SW Atlanta, GA 30310. To Apply
Email cover letter and resume to jobs@atlantamusicproject.org with subject “Youth Orchestras Brass Sectionals Coach” no later than January 21, 2025. Interviews and teaching auditions will be held on a rolling basis. This position may be filled prior to the application deadline. It is the policy of the Atlanta Music Project not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
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