2023-2024 Classical Wind Tech and Repertoire - Chicago, United States - Chicago High School for the Arts

Description

The Chicago High School for the Arts seeks a dynamic part-time teaching artist for the school year in the Music Department to teach the following course: Classical Wind Technique and Repertoire.

Job Identification:

Title:
Classical Wind Technique and Repertoire


Department:
Music


Classification:
Part-time instructor


Schedule:
This year-long class meets on Monday/Wednesday/Friday during conservatory hours between 2-5 pm.


General Summary:

Classical Wind Tech and Repertoire Technique will allow students concentrated time to develop the vocabulary of their instrument, including both chamber and solo repertoire.

The material will include scales and arpeggios in all keys, from memory, over the full compass of the instrument, as well as regular etude assignments.

Students will also strengthen their rhythmic reading skills through a structured year-long curriculum, as well as regular practice in sight reading.

As relevant, technique classes will address healthy playing posture, breathing, tone and vibrato.

This class will also support students as they work towards several solo performance goals throughout the course of the year.

In addition to continued technical and reading work, Semester 2 will include units on audition preparation and the ILMEA audition etudes for IHSA solos.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in music performance.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional performing experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of previous teaching experience at a pre-professional or professional level preferably in the contentarea.
• Prior experience teaching high school students is strongly preferred.
• Illinois State Teacher Certification is preferred but may not be required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent curriculum development skills.
• Excellent classroom management ability.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Process

Qualified applicants should apply directly online at and include all of the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Professional Educator License
• Contact Information including title, professional relationship, email, and telephone number for 3-5 Professional References. Please do not attach letters of recommendation.

Applicants who do not follow the submission directions will not be considered. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.

Please be aware that every item listed on a resume is subject to verification, and that any offer of employment is contingent on a successful reference and background check.

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The Chicago High School for the Arts ("ChiArts") began its life as part of a quest for greater diversity among Chicago's arts and cultural institutions.

ChiArts continues that quest by building holistic diversity at all levels, including students, faculty, staff, and board of directors.

As part of that continuing quest, ChiArts embraces and carries into effect the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance.