Georgia Southern University is hiring: Music Director in Statesboro

Music Director

Job ID: 280192

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Gretsch School of Music

Job Summary

The Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music at Georgia Southern University is seeking a highly skilled and accomplished individual to serve as the Georgia Southern Opera Vocal Coach, Music Director, and Conductor. The Music Director requires a proven record of excellence as a collaborative pianist, opera/musical theatre coach, and conductor at the collegiate, national, or international level.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Georgia Southern Opera in planning, scheduling, repertoire selection, casting, securing orchestras, musical preparation, and conducting opera rehearsals and performances.
• Partner with the Savannah Voice Festival to plan and execute educational outreach programs involving apprentices.
• Provide vocal coaching to individual singers and ensembles on operatic and recital repertoire.
• Serve as accompanist for opera productions, concerts, and rehearsals as needed.
• Accompany select undergraduate and graduate recitals.
• Perform as a collaborative pianist at various events, such as NATS auditions.
• Actively engage in the voice area's activities, including faculty meetings, juries, auditions, and recruitment efforts.
• Work collaboratively with the Coordinator of Collaborative Piano to support pianists working with the voice area.
• Potentially teach courses in diction.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in collaborative piano, conducting or similar field

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of related experience.
• Evidence of an established or emerging national profile with a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Demonstrated accomplishments in performance as a collaborative pianist.
• Coaching of operatic and vocal repertoire.
• Coaching of musical theatre repertoire.
• Demonstrated accomplishments as a conductor of operatic and/or musical theatre repertoire.
• Successful teaching at the university or young artist level.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in collaborative piano or conducting

Preferred Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related experience

Proposed Salary

$43,067 - $53,834

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse student body of graduate and undergraduate students and faculty
• Professional and collegial collaboration with peers to create and establish a supportive, positive, and productive rehearsal culture
• Ability and desire to contribute to a dynamic, holistic music program that prepares students for a music career in the 21st century, including initiating and leading innovative community engagement projects
• Ability to teach diction at the university/collegiate level
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders/constituencies
• Ability to work independently

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Demonstrated knowledge in both standard and contemporary opera repertory
• Knowledge in musical theatre and popular song repertory

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relation skills
• Experience with community partnerships such as apprentice programs
• Exceptional planning, organizational, time management, critical thinking, project management, and leadership skills
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines
• Experience in planning and prioritizing assignments in relation to existing expectations
• Professional experience establishing and maintaining communication with other departments and the community

Apply Before Date

January 21, 2025

Application review may begin on December 23, 2024.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Background Check

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