Music Director

Music Director shall provide a clear artistic vision by providing programming that is imaginative and with a varied repertoire, engaging with musicians and inspiring audiences by making symphonic music accessible to all people, and deepening local, regional, and national relationships to maintain and build audiences. As a fully professional symphony, the CSO reaches more than 20,000 people each year through concerts, as well as educational and community programs. Music Director is expected to conduct diverse programs at the CSO (Masterworks, Employers Health Pops concerts, community collaborations, etc.) Excellent leadership, communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills Capacity to organize and influence people in support of artistic vision, as well as personal accountability and diplomacy traits Interpersonal skills and team spirit, including the ability to work collaboratively with management, board members, volunteers, and members of the orchestra A passion for the orchestra and its repertoire and an ability to translate that passion into well-coordinated programs and activities that carry out the orchestra’s mission Demonstrated track record of significant professional conducting experience An advanced degree(s) in music A minimum of 10 years of professional conducting experience is preferred Mastery of an instrument/experience as a performer or soloist Prior experience conducting diverse genres of music including classical, pops, ballet, opera, contemporary, educational, and youth concerts Ability/capacity/willingness to be available to devote the necessary time to perform all the activities in Stark County#J-18808-Ljbffr