A Cappella Performing Ensembles Director Job at Brigham Young University
Provide creative and artistic direction for BYU Vocal Point and Noteworthy, ensuring that all facets of their image–including live performance, online influence, community/global outreach, and recorded material–consistently align with BYU AIMS and objectives of the university. Foster an effective educational environment for performers and technical staff, while maintaining the groups’ highly visible reputations as professional quality musical and entertainment ensembles.
Essential Functions
- Oversee all creative elements of live musical performances including musical arrangements, choreography, script, and AV/technical support
- Select concert repertoire and oversee the creation of musical arrangements and choreography.
- Facilitate rehearsal materials, written charts, and audio tracks.
- Produce all multimedia material used in concert.
- Budget for, purchase and design group costuming needs.
- Budget for, propose and purchase necessary AV equipment, sets, props, etc. as needed to improve show quality.
- Accompany the group and act as tour manager / on-site producer at all performances and appearances
- Coordinate and confirm logistical and technical requirements of Vocal Point and Noteworthy concerts with BYU Performing Arts Management, sponsoring hosts, student technicians, and venue personnel.
- Ensure technical and musical success of live performances, by overseeing performers and technicians, and interfacing with presenters and sponsoring hosts.
- Quality Control of all recorded material
- Act as primary artistic liaison between Vocal Point, Noteworthy and BYU Music Group, including all Vocal Point and Noteworthy music and video recordings.
- Oversee the Vocal Point and Noteworthy Academic Course
- Audition and select each iteration of Vocal Point and Noteworthy.
- Coordinate, plan, and execute weekly rehearsals (3+ per week), including offering specialized training in a cappella and vocal music.
- Evaluate individual performance and issue grades.
- Attend necessary meetings and facilitate all communications with students and academic related parties.
- Oversee the design and production of all social media and outreach efforts
- Approve, create, design, and facilitate media postings.
- Monitor inquiries, responses, and public comments from global audience.
- Coordinate non-performance promotional appearances, media interviews, etc.
Benefits
Brigham Young University offers excellent benefits! For this job, you’ll accrue 22 vacation and 12 sick days per year along with 13 paid holidays. You’ll also have access to the following:
- 401k matching plan
- No-cost participation in a retirement savings program
- Tuition benefits for you and your family
- Excellent medical/dental benefits
- Short/long term disability benefits
- Paid parental and maternity leave
- Wellness program
- On-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for you and your dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and on the many events at BYU
- … And much, much more
Education/Experience
Minimum education/experience required:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience in vocal or a cappella production and performance.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Music is preferred, with specific experience and skill unique to contemporary vocal/a cappella performance, live event/concert production, video production, social media, administrative experience. Exhibits strong personal and communication skills.
Employee Class: Administrative
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: Rare presence of abnormal variations in temperature and exposure to outside conditions
Desired Start Date: 01/31/2023
Job Close Date:Open until Filled
Pay Level: 51
Approximate Starting Salary: $53,000 to $68,500 (DOQ)
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume
Optional: Letter of Recommendation 1
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University recognizes the benefits of attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We strive to create a welcoming workplace that promotes a sense of inclusivity and belonging.
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