Job Title:             Community-Embedded Musician - Teaching Artist

Department:           Education & Community Engagement

Reports to:            Community Engagement Associate (or relevant program manager)

Status:                Part-time, contracted

Compensation:                    $60 per hour for instructional time; $25 per hour for non-instruction time (meetings, professional learning, planning)

Summary:

The Houston Symphony’s Education and Community Engagement initiatives aim to engage the diverse communities of Houston through a wide range of programs. In addition to the 150,000 community members who participated in Student and Community concerts, we served nearly 5,000 people across Greater Houston through personalized interactions, whether bedside performances in area hospitals, classroom visits with middle school and high school bands and orchestras, early childhood partnerships, dementia center performances, and more.

We are seeking versatile and passionate violin teaching artists to join our team as Community-Embedded Musician Teaching Artists. In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to engage with diverse communities across Houston through a variety of music education and performance programs. While we are primarily seeking individuals who can commit consistently to one of the core programs listed below, additional program opportunities may be available depending on the applicant’s skill set and availability. Applicants whose primary instrument is an orchestral instrument other than the violin may also be considered for participation in some programs, provided they demonstrate strong skills in beginning violin pedagogy.

Hours may vary depending on program assignments and locations. Scheduling and program assignments will be determined by the Lead Community-Embedded Musician.

We are currently seeking teaching artists to support our In Harmony programs, with the following core schedule:

DeLUXE K!ds In Harmony:

• Rehearsals are held at Bruce Elementary (serving students in grades 3-5 from various schools in the 5th Ward)
• Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:45 p.m. (full call-time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.)
• Additional dates for performances outside of standard rehearsal schedule include, but are not limited to: March 1 (morning) and April 12 (afternoon)

En Armonia con Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus:

• Rehearsals are held at Garza Studios (located in the Second Ward for ages 7-10, but drawing students from across Greater Houston)
• Schedule: Tuesdays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00-2:00 p.m. (call time 15 minutes prior)

Additional dates for performances outside of standard rehearsal schedule include, but are not limited to: April 26 (morning) and May 17 (afternoon)