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The Assistant Conductors serve as key members of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Pops conducting staff, with important shared responsibilities for the leadership of the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra’s (CSYO) rehearsal, performance and instructional programs. In addition to musical and administrative duties for the CSO and Pops, the Assistant Conductor initiates programming and ensures excellent musical development and artistic quality for the CSYO Philharmonic and the full scope of CSYO activity.
The ideal candidates will demonstrate outstanding conducting, musicality, listening and communication skills in addition to efficiency and professionalism, and possess a passion for applying their talents to a wide range of activity.
Responsibilities:
Share cover conducting and score reading responsibilities, as assigned, for all CSO, Pops and May Festival activities.
Engage in programming discussions and conduct Young People’s Concerts as assigned.
Additional conducting responsibilities may include Brady Neighborhood Concerts, Community Engagement programs, Lollipops and CSO Proof performances, as assigned.
Serve as a resource for CSO & Pops conducting staff and musicians including, but not limited to, the Music Director and Pops Conductor and facilitate communication between CSO staff, musicians and guest artists as needed.
Assist Operations and Digital Content & Innovation departments, Video Directors and Audio Producers with score reading, video cueing, recording sessions, supertitles and electronic media services as needed.
Assist in the efficient, timely and high-quality production of assigned CSO subscription concert radio broadcasts, which includes but is not limited to, obtaining edits from conductors/guest soloists and working with audio engineer to finalize finished local and national broadcast recordings.
Propose educational and inspirational programs, lead rehearsals and conduct performances for one-half of each CSYO Philharmonic season.
Assist with CSYO recruitment, including visits and guest conducting in schools across the region.
Collaborate and consult with CSO Learning department staff to implement and execute CSYO policies.
Provide bowings and collaborate with CSO Learning department staff in preparation of CSYO parts.
Maintain a positive, proactive and professional relationship with all CSYO students and parents, CSO musicians, staff and board.
Support organization’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives as well as supporting a respectful organizational culture
Other duties as assigned.
Reports to: Vice President of Artistic Planning
Supports and Consults with: CSO and Pops Staff Conductors, Director of Learning and Education, Senior Advisor for Pops Planning and works in a highly collaborative manner with all CSYO/CSO staff, musicians and guest artists.
Location: Residency/local availability in the Cincinnati area is a requirement of responsibilities.
Application Materials & Process:
Candidates should provide:
Cover Letter and/or bio
Resume
Letter of recommendation(s)
Once materials are received, candidate will be contacted by CSO for a video submission, no longer than 10 minutes, of at least two contrasting works. (Candidates are encouraged to provide performance and rehearsal samples) Additionally, if available, one link to a video sample exhibiting public speaking should be sent.
If you are not contacted within one week after submitting materials please reach out to smaeno@cincinnatisymphony.org
Application Deadline:
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Finalists will be notified and invited to participate in a live audition process in Cincinnati: April 1 & 2, 2025 (participation will be required both days)
Comprised of the world’s finest musicians, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra aims to fulfill its mission: to seek and share inspiration. A cornerstone of the Cincinnati arts community, the CSO’s vision is to engage audiences and community better than any other orchestra in the world. The CSO, which also performs and records as the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, presents over 100 concerts and events annually.
As one of the oldest symphony orchestras in the United States, the CSO has achieved international critical acclaim and an operating budget that consistently places it among America’s top 10 orchestras. An Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and National Endowment for the Arts grant recipient the CSO serves as an ambassador for Greater Cincinnati to the world through national and international tours and an extensive Grammy-winning recording catalog, with over 10 million recordings sold worldwide. The success of the CSO is predicated by its values: it is an orchestra determined for greatness and committed to experimentation that serves as Cincinnati’s ambassador to the world and remains devoted to the Cincinnati community.
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