Posted: Feb 25, 2025

Conducting Fellow

Full-time
Salary: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2025
Artistic

POSITION OVERVIEW

Young People's Chorus of New York City seeks a full-time Conducting Fellow to conduct YPC’s in- school choruses in New York City Public Schools and YPC’s Community Programs, and to assist in the award-winning YPC After-School Choruses. The Conducting Fellow will work with the artistic team to create and produce curriculum, rehearsals, and concerts and will assist in program administration and special projects. This position also includes ongoing training with YPC’s team led by Founder/Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez and Creative Director Elizabeth Núñez. The position will begin in September 2025. YPC offers an attractive compensation package, which includes a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate conductor looking to work in a wide array of educational and artistic settings with a dynamic and diverse team.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Arts (required) or Master’s (desired) degree in choral conducting or music education
  • Experience conducting and teaching
  • Piano competency
  • Knowledge of and competence in conducting all styles of music
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work as a member of a large and diverse team
  • Desire to work in multiple environments
How To Apply:

APPLICATIONS

The application must include:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Resume or CV
  3. Video recording (YouTube links preferred) including:
    • A one to two minute self-introduction
    • Conducting or teaching footage (not to exceed 5 minutes)
  4. One letter of professional reference with contact e-mail and phone number

Electronic submissions desired; cell phone video quality acceptable. Please clearly mark all application materials with first and last name. Please outline all video material such as repertoire and composers.

Send all submission materials to [email protected].