WorkStudy - Academy Ensemble Assistant

Purpose: The Ensemble Assistant will rehearse, perform, and/or assist with Academy Ensembles as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform with groups in rehearsals and performances. Students must commit to rehearsal and performance schedule before hiring.

• Orchestra: Saturdays, 9am-12pm
• Choral: Saturdays, 9am-12pm
• Chamber: variable by group, 1 hour per week for 10 weeks, 2 hours for end of semester concert

• Guide students in learning music and generally leading the group by example.
• Students may be asked to lead a sectional rehearsal or coach the group if faculty are not available.

Rate of Pay: $20.00/hr

General Qualifications:

• Must be an exceptional musician.
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of and experience in the performance of instrumental and chamber repertoire.
• Experience playing in chamber groups
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with students, their families, teachers and other members of faculty and staff to affect positive learning outcomes.
• Must complete a background check BEFORE working with Prep students

Length of employment: 8/26/24 to 5/8/25, or the date a student has earned their full WS award, or is no longer enrolled full time, whichever comes first.

Evaluation procedures and schedule: Continuous open feedback, as applicable.