Chappaqua Orchestra Begins a Conductor Search

The Chappaqua Orchestra, now in its 60^thseason, is pleased to announce our search for a new conductor. Below are the qualifications and job description.

TCO consists of 80% - 85% professional musicians with the remainder being highly qualified semi-professional and avocational players from the tri-state region. All current players will have the opportunity to continue with the group. All new players are required to audition. TCO typically performs with 1 - 2 rehearsals per concert.

We invite experienced conductors to apply by emailing a statement of interest, a current resume or CV, and links to video examples of your conducting to info@chappaquaorchestra.org. In addition to your educational and conducting background, we’d also like to know about the repertoire you would like to present as well as your other current commitments and constraints. We ask that all applications be received by October 15, 2018. From mid-October to mid-November, we will review the materials. We will select 5-6 finalists by November. Each candidate will be invited for an interview and over the next two seasons, will have the opportunity to prepare for and conduct one of our concerts. After all candidates have performed, an evaluation committee will make a final decision.  Finalists will not receive payment for their audition concert. Upon final decision, this will be a paid position with the amount to be determined.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Degree in a music discipline
• 3-5 years experience programming and conducting chamber and symphonic orchestras
• Proven ability to retain and expand audience and season subscriptions
• Proven ability to work with a Board of Trustees
• Experience with educational programming for young children
• Experience hiring musicians and having a network of qualified musicians to draw from for performances
• Proven track record in fundraising and development

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or DMA in Conducting
• Relationships with noteworthy musicians and the broader music industry community
• Proven ability to develop partnerships with aligned cultural organizations

Job Description:

• Work with the TCO Board and ED on programming each season and concert
• Work closely with the ED to arrange venue location and rehearsal times
• Work with the Personnel Manager to contract available musicians for each concert
• Work with the Librarian to prepare the music for each concert
• Work with the section leaders on preparation for each concert – i.e. bowings, markings, section seating, etc.
• Communicate rehearsal, repertoire and schedule info to the contracted musicians for every concert
• Active participation with fundraising and development opportunities
• Work with the local community – meet regularly and build relationships with local town leaders and local educators
• Build relationships with the Westchester County musical leaders
• Be available for any press interviews with media