Young Musicians Debut Orchestra (YMDO) Director & Conductor

TITLE:  YMDO DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR 
START DATE:  As Soon as Filled 
REPORTS TO: Director of Education

JOB SUMMARY: The Director & Conductor is responsible for the artistic operation of the Young Musicians Debut Orchestra (YMDO), a program division of Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI).  As such, the YMDO Director & Conductor shares authority in artistic matters according to the guidelines established by the Music Director, including repertoire selection, auditions, rehearsals, and selection of players and guest artists.  The YMDO Director & Conductor will work in close collaboration with the PYOMI Music Director and Director of Education and will serve as one of PYOMI’s artistic liaisons within the community. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Collaborate with the Music Director and Director of Education in planning the concert season 
• Collaborate with the Music Director in selecting works to be performed 
• Collaborate with the Director of Education in scheduling and implementing the YMDO Sectional Class program 
• With the librarian, ensure that all strings parts are bowed and clearly marked, and consistent according to PYOMI program guidelines and artistic expectations 
• With the Music Director, adjudicate student auditions 
• In consultation with Director of Education and faculty, select principal players, and determine seating within each section 
• With the Director of Education, select coaches and guest artists, as needed 
• Conduct all rehearsals (Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., September through May) and concerts (as scheduled) 
• Exercise leadership in developing the total artistic quality of the orchestra 
• Serve as an artistic liaison with schools, community music educators, and private studio teachers, and develop and maintain collaborative working relationships 
• Play a visible and active role in the community and help develop the overall public image of the orchestra in the community 
• Lead the planning and implementation of community outreach events for the YMDO 
• Assist in the general promotion of the orchestra 
• Stay abreast of artistic activities in the orchestra field and recommend to the Director new activities that may advance the orchestra’s objectives 
• When requested, attend Board meetings and provide reports on artistic activities 

COMPENSATION: Part-time, seasonal, per service remuneration based on experience and classified as an independent contractor. One service is equal to one rehearsal, one concert, one event, or one audition day.