Shelby Community Band: Artistic Director/Conductor Position

The Shelby Community band was formed in 1973 (50+ continuous years!) and provides the greater Shelby County area with free musical performances throughout the year. 

Due to our most recent director accepting a job across the county, The Shelby Community Band is seeking a new Artistic Director/Conductor. The ideal candidate for this position possesses a passion for community music making and is a great communicator on and off the podium. This individual is organized and engages in long-term planning. The Artistic Director/Conductor will also work with the collaborative and supportive Board Members to fulfill the mission statement of the Shelby Community Band. The Artistic Director receives a small monthly stipend.  

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Attending and leading weekly rehearsals on Tuesday evenings

• Planning each concert season, consisting of between 6-8 concerts per year

• Selecting appropriate repertoire for the ensemble, including a wide range of musical style and difficulty levels 

• Assigning personnel within each section to appropriate parts to create a strong ensemble  

• Preparing conducting scores

• Creating a positive environment conducive to music making for all levels of musicians

• Serving on the Board of Directors as a voting member and attending monthly board meetings

• Communicating with the ensemble and Board Members regularly, including weekly rehearsal information  

• Serving as a liaison with community members to promote concerts (radio, paper, social media, etc.) with assistance from the Board Members 

Key Competencies  

• Knowledge of wind band repertoire  

• Ability to rehearse ensemble in positive and meaningful ways  

• Strong physical conductor  

• Passion for community music  

• Organized  

• Ability to communicate positively with adult volunteers  

Qualifications  

• Previous ensemble conducting experience with bands (required)  

• Previous ensemble conducting experience with community bands (preferred) 

• Bachelors degree or higher in Music Education or conducting (preferred) 

Application Process  

Please check out www.shelbycommunityband.com for more information on the group!

Please submit a resume/CV, cover letter and three references to shelbycommunityband@outlook.com