Director of Choral Education - Brooklyn Youth Chorus

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Brooklyn Youth Chorus is seeking a full-time Director of Choral Education with a strong background in children’s/youth choral education (pedagogy, curriculum, repertoire and voice technique), leadership and management experience, strategic and analytic capabilities, and good verbal and written communication skills to lead Brooklyn Youth Chorus’s training divisions as a key partner to the Founder & Artistic Director. The Director of Choral Education will oversee existing and develop new curricular-based programming, attract and nurture a diverse student body and faculty, and serve as an integral member of the leadership team.



Under the artistic vision of the Founder & Artistic Director, the Director of Choral Education will be responsible for developing a strategic vision and annual calendar for the training division programs and leading a team of full-time and part-time music faculty and arts administrators to execute that vision. This includes overseeing the artistic and pedagogical throughline from the training divisions to the performing ensembles, developing and deploying curriculum for the training divisions, building a strong calendar of activities to deepen learning for existing choristers and attract new singers, and building new and exciting community partnerships and performance opportunities.



REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Director of Choral Education reports to the Chief Operating Officer with artistic oversight by the Founder & Artistic Director and works in close collaboration with the Director of Development & Institutional Advancement and the Director of Marketing as a member of the senior management team. The Outreach and Public School Manager, School Administrator, and the conducting and electives faculty will report directly to the Director of Choral Education. The Director of Choral Education will also work closely with the rest of the program team including the Program Manager, Registrar, Chorus Managers, program assistants, and accompanists who report to the School Administrator.



ABOUT BROOKLYN YOUTH CHORUS

Brooklyn Youth Chorus is an award-winning music education and vocal performance program for New York City children ages 7-18 of all levels of experience. Composed of training divisions leveled by age and ability and performing ensembles that participate in professional-level concerts and recordings, Brooklyn Youth Chorus is a collective of young singers and vocal ensembles that reimagine choral music performance through artistic innovation, collaboration, and an incredibly versatile range and repertoire. The Chorus draws students from across the five boroughs and combines intensive voice training and musicianship study with exceptional performance experiences. Children of diverse backgrounds come to the Chorus to share their love of singing, make new friends, and achieve and surpass their musical goals. Brooklyn Youth Chorus believes every voice matters and is committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive community based on respect for each individual and an appreciation of our differences. To ensure access for all students the Chorus provides broad financial support for both chorus and elective music program tuition. Founded in 1992 by Artistic Director Dianne Berkun Menaker, Brooklyn Youth Chorus serves over 700 students in its core after-school and public school outreach programs. Classes take place at our Cobble Hill headquarters and neighborhood locations in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Cobble Hill, and Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn.

www.brooklynyouthchorus.org


Salary: 80,000-90,000