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2024 Choir Camp Counselors-In-Training
Our reimagined CIT program bridges the Ensemble camper experience with our adult Summer Counselor staff, providing rising Ecco and Ancora students with an opportunity to spend the summer at our beloved Choir Camp while mentoring our “Joyful Voices” campers and making music. CITs will supervise and support Joyful voices campers aged 7-12, with the support and guidance of an experienced adult Counselor. They help to plan and implement games and activities and act as Teaching Assistants, among other tasks. CITs divide their time in these roles with participation in regular camp-wide activities, so there is still time to be a camper and enjoy the best of Walker Creek.
Camp Dates: Week One: Monday, July 22 - Sunday, July 28; Week Two: Sunday, July 28 - Saturday, August 3
VOCAL PEDAGOGY INSTRUCTOR
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The award-winning Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir (PEBCC) seeks a vocal pedagogy
instructor on Tuesday afternoons (4:00 - 6:30 PM) during the 2023-2024 season. The ideal
candidate is an experienced vocal instructor with a passion for developing children’s vocal
technique and engagement with music, and working with a joyfully diverse student body.
You will partner closely with our conductors to lead individual and small group sessions
with singers ages 7-10, introducing them to basic elements of vocal technique and
supporting their understanding and performance of the repertoire. We seek instructors
with strong backgrounds in music education and vocal training.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Teach individual/small group voice lessons (10-15 minutes) to singers ages 7-10,
introducing singers to basic elements of vocal technique and supporting their
understanding and performance of repertoire.
● Support the conductor by assisting with warm-ups, sectionals, basic music
theory, or general classroom supervision as needed.
● Participate in additional activities (e.g., workshops, retreats, tours, and guest
performances) for additional compensation as mutually agreed upon
● Complete online timesheets and other administrative paperwork in a timely
fashion.
● Participate fully in staff development and support PEBCC’s youth development
goals.
NEEDED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
● Proven ability to work effectively with children in 1:1 and small-group settings.
● Excellent understanding of vocal technique and ability to convey and build skills
at age-appropriate levels with young children
● Familiarity with choral rehearsals and ability to assist conductor as needed (e.g.,
leading sectionals or guiding warmups).
Updated 12/6/23 – Voice Instructor
PIEDMONT EAST BAY CHILDREN’S CHOIR
● Experience working with children from diverse communities and supporting
musical growth.
● Collaborative working style and attention to detail.
● Reliable transportation to and from rehearsal sites.
● Negative TB test, and PEBCC livescan; fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
● Certification in Kodaly, Orff and/or other music education methodologies a plus.
● Undergraduate work in vocal performance or music education.
● 3 years of similar instruction within a school or community setting.
● Spanish, Mandarin language competencies encouraged.
REPORTS TO: Artistic Director.
HOURS: Part-time, to be determined. Generally 2 hours per week for after school
rehearsals. Occasional weekend or evening recitals, workshops, or rehearsals. This is a
non-exempt, hourly position.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to
etuan@piedmontchoirs.org. No phone calls please.
COMPENSATION:
Pay ranges from $65 - $82/hour, depending upon experience. All staff also accrue sick time
hours.
2024 Choir Camp Counselors
Camp Counselors are integral members of the camp staff and provide supervision, support, and comfort to the campers. Counselors may also serve as musicianship teachers, activity leaders, and arts & crafts supervisors, among other tasks. Counselors must have excellent childcare skills and be willing and able to provide a safe environment for campers at all times.
Camp Dates: July 21 - Aug 3, 2024
2024 Tour chaperones
Tour chaperones are integral volunteer members of the tour staff whose travel, room and board are covered by the Choirs. Chaperones provide supervision, support, and comfort to singers on tour. They must be able to identify problems before they escalate, be proactive and work as a team to ensure safety while traveling. Tour chaperones must have experience with a range of youth development needs for students ages 10-18 and be willing and able to provide a safe environment for singers at all times.
Concert Choir Tour to West Virginia: June 13 - 18, 2024
Ensemble Tour to the United Kingdom: June 22 - July 5, 2024
after school teaching artists for 2023-24 season
PEBCC seeks dynamic, collaborative, and organized Teaching Artists for elementary choirs after school 2:45 – 4 PM for 26-34 week engagements during the 2023-24 academic year. The ideal candidate is passionate about empowering young people through music education, building community, and affirming students’ cultural identities.
You will partner closely with students, on-site school personnel, and PEBCC staff, teaching vocal/choral music to elementary-age children at after-school settings in Alameda or Oakland. Lessons focus on developing musical skills, nurturing a diverse community of learners, and supporting student learning. We seek instructors with strong backgrounds in music education, vocal training, and effective classroom management. You are skilled at affirming, engaging, and supporting young people from diverse East Bay communities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Teach vocal and choral music to elementary-age children in alignment with PEBCC’s Kodály based curriculum.
● Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.(3-4 max/year)
● Form relationships with principals, school staff, parents, and students through participation on-site.
● Prepare and conduct students for concerts and events.
● Administer/facilitate evaluation tools, and PEBCC information
● Collaborate with admin and Program staff to ensure strong school/organizational partnerships.
NEEDED QUALIFICATIONS:
● Proven ability to teach K-5th grade children in multi-age, large group settings (10-25 students).
● Strong vocal training and choral directing abilities.
● Strong classroom management and student engagement skills in a variety of settings.
● Dedication to working with and supporting diverse students.
● Passion for PEBCC’s mission and for music education.
● Reliable transportation to school sites.
● Pass OUSD 1A requirements, negative TB test, and PEBCC livescan; fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
● Certification in Kodaly, Orff and/or other music education methodologies preferred, willingness to incorporate Kodaly pedagogy with PEBCC training necessary.
● Undergraduate work in music education and/or credential program.
● 3 years of similar instruction within a school or community setting
● Understanding of school cultures and systems
REPORTS TO: Artistic Director.
HOURS: Part-time, seeking 2:45-4:15 PM. Occasional weekend or evening recitals, workshops, or rehearsals. This is a non-exempt, hourly position.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to kbutkevich@piedmontchoirs.org. No phone calls please. Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. All positions include sick time accruals.