Montclair Early Music is hiring : Music Director in Montclair

Overview Montclair Early Music (MEM), a nonprofit located in Montclair, New Jersey, seeks to bring the beauty and delight of music from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods to audiences of all ages. Our mission is to deliver exciting musical performances, organize community events like MedievalFest, and provide free and low-cost music education to seniors and children throughout Essex County, NJ.

Role Description

The Music Director will oversee music education initiatives and plan and conduct multiple music concerts and other performances each year, including MedievalFest, which attracted over 1,100 attendees last year. The role requires organizing and conducting weekly rehearsals with our ensemble in Montclair, NJ on Thursday evenings.

Responsibilities Oversee music education initiatives.

Plan and conduct multiple concerts and performances annually, including MedievalFest.

Organize and conduct weekly rehearsals with the ensemble in Montclair, NJ on Thursday evenings.

Qualifications Passion for early music and dedication to music education

Strong leadership and organizational abilities

Music Theory, Conducting, and Music Education skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Bachelor’s degree in music or related field

Seniority level Director

Employment type Part-time

Job function Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries Non-profit Organizations

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