Wishing you a happy and safe Thanksgiving Break!
Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster
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BACKGROUND: PerformOUTKC, Kansas City's finest youth choral theater
program for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer youth and their
straight allies. Our new performance program incorporates a youth chorus and
theatre troupe geared towards original work created by the young artists mixed
with exciting choreographed musical theatre. PerformOUTKC has performed at
community festivals and local schools, and has collaborated with the
Mid-America Freedom Band and the Heartland Men's Chorus, inspiring, challenging
and encouraging its audiences. New Artistic
Director will start in March 2014 to plan the 2014-2015 concert season...so
come be a part of it all!
Required Skills and Knowledge:
· Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Music Education or
Vocal Performance. A combination of education and/or comparable work experience
may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
·
Experience with conducting both
instrumental and vocal musicians
·
Excitement to produce and perform
major musical theatre and original work.
·
Make reasonable efforts to represent
POKC within relevant organizations such
as; GALA, ACDA and/or Chorus America
·
Commitment to supporting the growth
and empowerment of the youth in
PerformOUTKC.
PerformOUTKC.
·
Experience in conducting choirs or
directing musical theater productions.
·
Experience in planning and implementing
performances, including creative
programming skills.
programming skills.
·
Ability to mentor and motivate youth.
· Strong communication
skills, ability to work as a member of a team
· Strong leadership skills
· Ability to work with
youth of all skill levels and abilities
Interest
individuals should submit:
· Curriculum Vitae or
Resume
· Letter of Intent to
include interest in working with LGBTQA youth in a performance perspective.
Send
documents attention to AD Committee to info@performoutkc.org or by mail to PO Box 30032, Kansas City, MO.
64112
Compensation and Benefits:
The
Artistic Director will be paid a monthly stipend with an attractive benefits
package to include; paid travel expenses to annual GALA Choruses leadership
conferences & directors retreats as part of the training & development
responsibilities set by the board of directors. For a full position
description, visit us online at www.performoutkc.org. Posting will close on
Tuesday, December 31st.
