Position Description
The Department of Music at Duke University seeks to hire a part-time Instructional Staff as an assistant to the Duke Wind Symphony Director.
The Duke University Wind Symphony (DUWS), directed by Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant, is an ensemble of Duke undergraduate and graduate students, and community members who wish to challenge themselves musically while having fun playing and performing. The Wind Symphony performs two concerts each semester. In addition, the Wind Symphony performs as part of the annual Family Weekend concert in the fall and hosts the Viennese Ball each spring.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist with recruitment emails leading up to the start of the semester
- Participate in the ensemble info meeting the weekend before classes start
- Participate in auditions during the first week of classes
- Assist with part assignments
- Communicate with the ensemble and be available for meetings if requested
- Attend weekly rehearsals (Tu/Thu 7:30 pm-9:30 pm in Baldwin Auditorium)
- Organize and run sectionals
- Conduct at least one piece for each performance
- Help with rehearsal and concert logistics
- Organize, recruit, rehearse, and conduct the commencement ensemble for the
Duke Commencement Ceremony at Wallace Wade
- Take rehearsal attendance
- Assist with music and equipment needs during rehearsal
- Handle the distribution of mutes
- Conduct and rehearse the orchestra for the Viennese Ball
- Help with the music selection for the polka band
- Write programs/program notes
- Assist with logistics for a tour
- Assist the director with concert logistics as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of two years of experience conducting/teaching wind
ensembles/wind bands
- A Master's of Music in Music Education or Conducting is required
- Stage presence and skills to effectively engage with musicians and
audiences during performances
- Knowledge of the wind ensemble repertoire
- Ability to manage rehearsal time efficiently
- Ability to work closely with the Director of the Duke Wind Symphony
- Ability to lead
Required Application Materials:
- Current CV
This is a one-year non-regular rank position, with the possibility of renewal.
Duke
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** (posted 2025/09/03, listed until 2025/09/12)