What are the responsibilities and job description for the Latin Jazz Band Director (Strings)- Amigos School position at Cambridge Public Schools?
Description of Service Opportunity:
This role is for the Latin Jazz Band at Amigos School. This is specific for the Strings Teacher.
The Latin Jazz Band is an after-school VPA formal program where students are exposed to a variety of jazz styles, learning improvisation skills and perform as a large ensemble for concerts and events.
The goal of jazz band is to learn:
improvisation
develop rehearsal and practice skills
develop technique and facility on instruments
listen and analyze different styles of jazz with en emphasis on Latin Jazz
perform in different big band and combo charts
The Latin Jazz Band is an after-school VPA formal program where students are exposed to a variety of jazz styles, learning improvisation skills and perform as a large ensemble for concerts and events.
The goal of jazz band is to learn:
improvisation
develop rehearsal and practice skills
develop technique and facility on instruments
listen and analyze different styles of jazz with en emphasis on Latin Jazz
perform in different big band and combo charts
Minimum Requirements:
Direct and teacher emerging musicians in upper schools from 6th to 8th grade at Amigos School.
Work with Amigos to create performance opportunities and rehearsals
Must speak Spanish and have the ability to teach in Spanish language
Coordinate reheasals and learning in latin jazz music
Care and stewardship of instruments
Create and commit to a full year of rehearsals with performance
Length of Contract:
October 07, 2024 to May 30, 2025
Contract Amount:
Flat Rate $2275.00
