Conductor Oklahoma City University Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director and Conductor Oklahoma Youth Orchestras Associate Professor or Professor of Music
Conductor Oklahoma City University Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director and Conductor Oklahoma Youth Orchestras Associate Professor or Professor of Music
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VP Area: Music School
Department: Music School
FLSA Status:Exempt
Benefit Eligibility: Yes
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University (OCU) and The Oklahoma Youth Orchestras OKYO invite applications for the 12month position of Conductor of the University Symphony Orchestra and Artistic Director of the Oklahoma Youth Orchestras. This is a tenure track Associate Professor/Professor of Music appointment. The successful candidate will conduct the OCU Symphony Orchestra serve as the Artistic Director for the Oklahoma Youth Orchestras and conduct the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra the flagship ensemble of the organization.
The University seeks a dynamic professional to lead a vibrant orchestra program preparing student musicians for careers as educators and performers. In addition to conducting the Symphony Orchestra the successful candidate will also teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in area of specialty. Additionally the successful candidate will advise students participate in faculty meetings and take part in university service endeavors. Effective teaching scholarship and service are required for retention and promotion.
The Oklahoma Youth Orchestras seeks a dynamic professional to assume artistic leadership for the largest youth orchestra program in the state guiding the artistic vision staff development and educational outcomes for students throughout the program. They will conduct the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra an auditioned ensemble consisting mainly of high school students.
Oklahoma City University and The Oklahoma Youth Orchestras have a long partnership history and this joint position is designed to continue to strengthen this relationship. Together we seek a team member to advance the mission of both organizations. The successful candidate will be expected to lead student recruiting and retention efforts.
Qualifications: Masters degree significant university teaching experience and evidence of successful work with precollege age students required. Knowledge and experience in program development including but not limited to recruiting repertoire and programming concert planning and artistic leadership. Fundraising experience is a plus.
Inclusion and Diversity: OCU and OKYO are equally committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty staff and student body. We welcome applications from members of traditionally underrepresented organizations are committed to diversity equity and inclusion and are aligned with our organizations overarching vision and mission. Further we aspire to engage in our work in equitable and inclusive ways and desire to work with a team member who is committed to OCUs Office of Diversity and Inclusions strategic goals.
About the Wanda L. Bass School of Music: The Wanda L. Bass School of Music an allSteinway school is a fully accredited institutional member of NASM with 28 fulltime and 30 adjunct faculty members 300 undergraduate and 60 graduate students. The 75member studentSymphony Orchestraperforms four major concerts each year with repertoire representing a variety of style periods.The OCU Symphony Orchestra has been honored with an ASCAP Adventurous Programming Award and represented the United States at the Meet in Beijing Arts Festival. Recently performed repertoire has included masterworks by Beethoven Debussy Mahler Shostakovich Stravinsky and many others.Orchestra members also serve as the pit orchestra for two fully staged operas and two fully staged musicals each year and the orchestra performs in the annual Christmas Vespers Concert.
About Oklahoma Youth Orchestras: For 47 seasons Oklahoma Youth Orchestras has provided quality music education experiences through ensemble performance to students in grades three through twelve. OKYO fosters creativity teamwork and leadership through a strong commitment to excellence in music. The organization includes twelve programs Six auditioned ensembles: two full orchestras a wind ensemble a percussion ensemble and two string orchestras; Five nonauditioned ensembles: the Festival Strings program with three satellite locations Studio Rockestra Festival Winds; and a nonauditioned summer camp for middle school string students). The organization exists alongside school programs and requires our participants to be enrolled in their school ensemble. Students who are homeschooled or do not have access to a music program at school have a quality ensemble experience through our programs. As a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit the Oklahoma Youth Orchestras relies on the support of our community including the Oklahoma Arts Council Allied Arts foundations corporations private donors and tuition to operate. More information on the organization can be found at .
About Oklahoma City University: Oklahoma City University was founded in 1904 and is a coeducational urban private liberal arts university located in the Uptown district of Oklahoma City. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Oklahoma City University has the highest rating over all Oklahoma institutions listed in the top tier of the regional masterslevel university category by the U.S. News and World Report and the university has been recognized repeatedly as one of The Chronicle of Higher Educations Great Colleges to Work For. Oklahoma City: Oklahoma City University is located in the historic and vibrant Uptown 23rd District in the heart of Oklahoma City; a unique thriving friendly city with a low cost of living and lots of sunshine. Oklahoma City is made up of 8character districts each with a distinct feel and personality. Oklahoma City ranks as the 20th largest city in the United States with a population of more than 687000 and a metro population of more than 1.44 million people. Public and private partnerships during the last 10 years have dramatically transformed the face of the city staking a claim for the future as a preeminent American city.
Oklahoma Citys highly collaborative arts community boasts a variety of thriving organizations including the Oklahoma City Museum of Art Canterbury Voices Oklahoma City Ballet Oklahoma City Philharmonic Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Oklahoma Contemporary Dead Center Film Festival National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum First Americans Museum and Science Museum Oklahoma. There are many midsized theater companies music groups and educational organizations like Canterbury Voices and Oklahoma Arts Institute. Arts organizations are a priority in this city generously funded by Allied Arts and the Oklahoma Arts Council as well as strong private support from foundations corporations and individuals. Public art is also a priority in Oklahoma mandating public funding for each capital improvement project in the state. Plaza Walls is one example in the eclectic Plaza District.
Oklahoma City offers all amenities found in a modern metropolitan community including a vibrant arts community quality health care excellence in education great food options and many recreational activities. It is a distinctly livable city where you can live comfortably without high energy costs energy shortages smog or traffic congestion. The weather offers four distinct seasons with the annual average temperature of 60 degrees. The cost of living is low compared to similar cities in other locations.
Employee Benefits: The joint position affords a generous and comprehensive benefits package through Oklahoma City University. Benefits offered include: health (medical dental and vision) insurance flexible spending accounts university paid life insurance university paid longterm disability insurance retirement plans and tuition remission for employees and qualifying dependents who wish to take classes or pursue a degree at OCU.
Required Application Materials: Applicants are asked to Applicants are asked to upload a Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy a list of 35 references with contact information and links to videos of representative performances and/or rehearsals. For complete information on this position and to submit an application please visit our website at:
Mark Parker Dean Bass School of Music Kris Makes Executive Director Oklahoma Youth Orchestras .org
Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on April 15 and will continue until the position is filled.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
