Vocal Music Consultation Spring Musical Centennial
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Job Location:
Ankeny, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics athletics the arts and various activities. Situated in central Iowa just 6 miles from Des Moines Ankeny CSD caters to over 12800 students from preschool through 12th grade making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a high-quality educational environment.
JDE:
Vocal Music Consultation
Position Summary
The Vocal Music Consultant will work collaboratively with the musical director cast and production team to prepare and enhance vocal performances for the Spring School Musical. The consultant will provide expert guidance on vocal techniques harmonization and repertoire preparation to ensure the success of the production.
Job Title: Vocal Music Consultation
Stipend: 3% of Schedule D Pay Generator
Reports To: Activities Director and High School Vocal Music Director
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Music Vocal Performance or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- Proven experience in vocal coaching or music direction preferably in theater or school productions.
- Previous musical experience preferred
- Previous teaching experience preferred
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Essential Functions
- Assist Director and Assistant Director in auditions and casting decisions; determine audition music recall material.
- Conduct rehearsals to teach cast members songs and practice.
- Meet individually with students/small groups as needed to coach and practice solos and other musical features.
- Coordinate orchestra backing tracks or live band; conduct performances
- Attend all scheduled rehearsals as well as tech week rehearsals to offer guidance on vocal performance and ensure alignment with the productions artistic vision.
- Assist in teaching and reinforcing musical pieces including harmonies dynamics and diction.
- Provide tips and strategies for maintaining vocal health throughout the rehearsal and performance period.
Other Functions
- Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work without close supervision.
- Demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality.
- Is respectful and appropriately interacts with staff students and visitors.
- Uphold and adhere to safety rules and policies of the Ankeny Community School District safety program.
- Support the goals and objectives of the school district and follow all district policies.
- Demonstrate the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations.
- Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.
- Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Working Environment
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: lifting carrying pushing pulling climbing reaching driving standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.
Terms of Employment
Work year established by the District.
Clearances
Background Clearance
Evaluation
Job performance will be evaluated annually as per district policies and procedures
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Approved by: Justin Mohr Date: December 11th 2024
The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Smartsheet
- Special Needs
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Dancing
