Performance Job
Great Falls, MT, United States
Posted: 20 Aug 2024
Great Falls Symphony Association
Music Director (for 2026-2027 season)
$60,000 - $80,000 p/year
The Great Falls Symphony Association welcomes applications through October 20, 2024 for the position of Music Director. The start date for the selected candidate will be July 1, 2026 (2026-2027 season). The search process shall take place during the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons.
The Music Director of the Great Falls Symphony is responsible for guiding and shaping the artistic direction of the organization. The Music Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the fulfillment of the orchestra’s artistic potential and its image in the community. They are responsible for the repertoire, programming, and artistic production of the Symphony. As the orchestra’s artistic leader, they must build and sustain the orchestra’s visibility, relevancy, community connection, and act as a principal fundraiser for the organization. The Music Director is expected to work closely with the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and staff in carrying out these responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will possess:
• Exceptional musicianship and conducting skills
• Significant conducting experience, including work with professional musicians
• Knowledge of a broad range of repertoire
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Community development, leadership and outreach skills
• Vision, passion, and ability to make symphonic music relevant and exciting for existing and new audiences
Previous or current music directorship or comparable experience preferred.
Interested candidates should send application packet to directorsearch@gfsymphony.org with the subject line “Music Director Search” by October 20, 2024.
Application packet shall include the following:
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Two (2) or more sample programs of performances conducted by candidate
Please do not send any video at this time.
The Great Falls Symphony is an equal opportunity employer.
The Music Director of the Great Falls Symphony is responsible for guiding and shaping the artistic direction of the organization. The Music Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the fulfillment of the orchestra’s artistic potential and its image in the community. They are responsible for the repertoire, programming, and artistic production of the Symphony. As the orchestra’s artistic leader, they must build and sustain the orchestra’s visibility, relevancy, community connection, and act as a principal fundraiser for the organization. The Music Director is expected to work closely with the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and staff in carrying out these responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will possess:
• Exceptional musicianship and conducting skills
• Significant conducting experience, including work with professional musicians
• Knowledge of a broad range of repertoire
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Community development, leadership and outreach skills
• Vision, passion, and ability to make symphonic music relevant and exciting for existing and new audiences
Previous or current music directorship or comparable experience preferred.
Interested candidates should send application packet to directorsearch@gfsymphony.org with the subject line “Music Director Search” by October 20, 2024.
Application packet shall include the following:
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Two (2) or more sample programs of performances conducted by candidate
Please do not send any video at this time.
The Great Falls Symphony is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing date: 20 Oct 2024
Start date: July 2026
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