Latin Jazz Band Director (Strings)- Amigos School

$2,275 - $2,275/Yr

Cambridge School District - Cambridge, MA

- Entry Level

Cambridge, MA

Educational Services

About the position

This role is for the Latin Jazz Band at Amigos School, specifically for the Strings Teacher. The Latin Jazz Band is an after-school VPA formal program where students are exposed to a variety of jazz styles, learning improvisation skills and performing as a large ensemble for concerts and events. The goal of the jazz band is to learn improvisation, develop rehearsal and practice skills, develop technique and facility on instruments, listen and analyze different styles of jazz with an emphasis on Latin Jazz, and perform in different big band and combo charts.

Responsibilities

• Direct and teach emerging musicians in upper schools from 6th to 8th grade at Amigos School.
• Work with Amigos to create performance opportunities and rehearsals.
• Coordinate rehearsals and learning in Latin jazz music.
• Care for and steward instruments.
• Create and commit to a full year of rehearsals with performance.

Requirements

• Must speak Spanish and have the ability to teach in Spanish language.

Benefits

• Contract Amount: Flat Rate $2275.00