Empleo - Interpretación
Anchorage, AK, Estados Unidos
Pub: 11 Aug 2025
Alaska Youth Orchestras
Music Director
(a tiempo parcial)
$34,000 - $37,400 p/year
Alaska Youth Orchestras (AYO) is currently accepting applications for the position of Music Director, with a tenure to begin in the 2026-27 Season. This part-time, salaried position, will play a key role in defining the future of AYO.
Currently celebrating its 60th anniversary season, Alaska Youth Orchestras has been a cornerstone of youth performing arts in Southcentral Alaska since 1965. Through its three performance ensembles and related programs, the organization reaches over 160 youth every year (grade 4 through college). AYO’s flagship program, the Anchorage Youth Symphony, is a fully-symphonic ensemble drawing over 90 top-performing youth musicians from all over Anchorage.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and at least two work samples. Work samples should demonstrate the candidate’s skill and ability to engage with youth in a musical setting. Work samples should also demonstrate the candidate’s skill and ability to lead musicians in a rehearsal setting. Work samples should include, but are not limited to, video recordings of the candidate in rehearsal/performance with an orchestra or musical ensemble. Please submit materials to the AYO Executive Director at: ED@alaskayouthorchestras.org
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected applicants may be invited to interview with the search committee, as well as travel to Anchorage to audition with AYO ensembles. AYO would like to invite the successful candidate to take part in the final concert of the 2025-26 Season (May 17, 2026) as their schedule allows, with full position responsibilities to begin July 1, 2026. The new music director will also be invited to participate in audition review and planning for the 2026-27 Season.
Currently celebrating its 60th anniversary season, Alaska Youth Orchestras has been a cornerstone of youth performing arts in Southcentral Alaska since 1965. Through its three performance ensembles and related programs, the organization reaches over 160 youth every year (grade 4 through college). AYO’s flagship program, the Anchorage Youth Symphony, is a fully-symphonic ensemble drawing over 90 top-performing youth musicians from all over Anchorage.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and at least two work samples. Work samples should demonstrate the candidate’s skill and ability to engage with youth in a musical setting. Work samples should also demonstrate the candidate’s skill and ability to lead musicians in a rehearsal setting. Work samples should include, but are not limited to, video recordings of the candidate in rehearsal/performance with an orchestra or musical ensemble. Please submit materials to the AYO Executive Director at: ED@alaskayouthorchestras.org
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected applicants may be invited to interview with the search committee, as well as travel to Anchorage to audition with AYO ensembles. AYO would like to invite the successful candidate to take part in the final concert of the 2025-26 Season (May 17, 2026) as their schedule allows, with full position responsibilities to begin July 1, 2026. The new music director will also be invited to participate in audition review and planning for the 2026-27 Season.
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