Assistant Music Director – Encore Vocal Ensemble

Encore Vocal Ensemble

Website: encorevocalensemble.org

Email: info@encorevocalensemble.org

Position: Assistant Music Director

Job Description

Encore Vocal Ensemble is looking for a part-time Assistant Music Director to assist our Artistic Director in rehearsing and producing our mainstage choral showcases. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic group creating incredible performances of modern musical theatre through a choral lens.

Encore has two mainstage seasons per year, one in the Spring (rehearses approximately Feb – June) and Fall (rehearses approximately August – November). Full group rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings, with solo and small ensemble rehearsals on Monday evenings. The ideal candidate would be available on Monday and Tuesday evenings, be a skilled musician and pianist, effective teacher/director, and have great organizational skills. We are looking to hire someone starting with our Spring 2025 season. This position would average 7-10 hours per week @ $20/hour.

AMD duties include (based on skill set):

– Leading rehearsals in the absence of the Artistic Director

– Coaching solo/ensemble numbers on Monday nights

– Accompanying full group numbers that Artistic Director conducts

– Leading vocal warmups at the beginning of Tuesday rehearsals

– Leading some sectionals on weekends – at least one per section (SATB) per season

– Supervising and providing guidance to Section Leaders

– Hiring band members, providing resources and answering questions as needed

– Assisting as necessary with production planning, new member auditions, etc.

– Playing 2nd keyboard for mainstage shows

Required Skills:

– Strong pianist, with solid vocal and choral coaching skills

– Effective teaching/directing skills

– Strong communication and interpersonal skills

– Highly passionate and creative

– Team player

– Good time management and organizational skills

Preferred Skills:

– Bachelor’s degree in Music or applicable experience *Current Students May Apply

– Conducting experience

– Teaching and/or vocal coaching experience

– Vocal and/or Choral singing experience

– Musical theatre knowledge and experience is a plus!

Required Dates:

– Must be available Tuesday evenings 7-10PM

– Must be available for Performance Dates: Friday, June 13 (evening) & Saturday June 14 (matinee)

– Tech Week Rehearsals: June 9-12, evenings

Company Description:

Encore Vocal Ensemble is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is proud to be San Diego’s go-to choral group for quality, entertaining performances of musical theatre through a choral lens. Through main stage and community performances, and a robust schedule of master classes, we are sharing our love of live performance with the San Diego region while expanding our capabilities as performers.

Led by Artistic Director Tim McKnight, Encore is recognized for its professional quality of performances and brings together a talented group of more than 60 singers, dancers, and actors who are looking to further improve their musicianship and give back to the community. Encore creates a safe space for singers of all backgrounds where diversity is celebrated and members support one another above all else.

Website: https://www.encorevocalensemble.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EncoreVocalEnsembleSD

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/encorevocalensemble

To Apply:

– Please send a cover letter and resume to info@encorevocalensemble.org

– Rehearsals for Encore’s Spring season begin in February