Adjunct Chamber Music Coach - Violin - Military Veterans

General Description
Salary: Starting at $40/hr for private lessons, $50/hr for group classes

The Peabody Preparatory is pleased to announce an adjunct Chamber Music Coaching position in the Peabody Plus program at the Peabody Preparatory with an anticipated start date of Summer 2025. The successful candidate will join a highly accomplished and dedicated chamber music faculty committed to helping adult amateur students of all levels achieve their potential; we embrace the novice as well as advanced level musicians.

Ideal candidates should be experienced in coaching chamber music groups of all levels (beginner to advanced).

We are actively seeking coaches for our Baltimore Peabody Conservatory Campus, located at 1 E Mt. Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21202, with possible opportunities for expansion to other campuses. Teachers set their own teaching schedules (subject to space availability).

Duties:

• Coordinate mutually convenient coaching and rehearsal times among group members

• Lead 12 weekly chamber music coachings for 1-2 groups during the Fall and Spring semesters and 5 coachings for 1-4 groups during the summer session. Groups typically range in size from duo to quintet.

• Prepare groups for performance in a mid-semester studio class and one or more end of semester public performances, some of which will occur on Peabody's downtown campus and some possibly at Johns Hopkins Hospital campuses or in other community locations.

• Attend and assist with end-of-semester performances.

• Attend occasional faculty meetings.

• Maintain communication with the coordinator regarding student and group progress and dynamics.

• Be prepared to make recommendations about repertoire for groups.

• Request and reserve rooms for all chamber music groups through Peabody's scheduling system.

• Participate in 1 Faculty Chamber Music Recital each academic year (Additional compensation, usually scheduled in the fall semester)

ABOUT US:

Established in 1894, the Peabody Preparatory boasts a rich history of nurturing musical talent. With approximately 2,500 students passing through its doors every week, the school is Maryland's premier community school for music and dance.

The Peabody Preparatory welcomes students of all ages and levels of ability, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can discover and develop their musical potential. Offerings range from early childhood classes that spark a lifelong love of music and dance, to programs designed for adults and professional dancers and musicians seeking to hone their skills.

Located in downtown Baltimore and sharing space with the renowned Peabody Conservatory, the Preparatory also extends its reach through four satellite campuses in the communities of Towson, Annapolis, Frederick, and Howard County, MD.

Qualifications

10 years professional performance experience as a violinist, either in small ensembles or large.

7-10 years teaching experience, including prior experience with coaching specifically adult amateur chamber music ensembles.

The ideal candidate possesses an understanding of the particular needs of the adult amateur musician - a cheerful and positive disposition during and outside of coachings, ability to balance critical feedback with positive reinforcement, and a supportive, encouraging demeanor. The ideal candidate has experience with, sensitivity to, and techniques useful for the management of defensive personalities.

Application Instructions

App l ications received before March 15, 202 5 will be given preference, but the position will remain open until filled.

Application submission instructions

• Cover letter including a brief summary of teaching philosophy?

• Resume

• Link to 2-3 performance recordings

• Link to teaching video (optional).?NB: Candidates will be expected to teach a provided student during their interview.?

• Interviews anticipated to be scheduled in early April, 2025.

Additional Information
Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .

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