Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.

Boston College bOp! Vocal Director

The Vocal Director position supports the instrumental and vocal jazz ensemble of Boston College (which we call BC bOp!). BC Bands seeks a qualified vocal jazz professional dedicated to teaching and developing the vocal jazz skills of the vocal section of BC bOp! Reporting to the Ensemble Director, this 9 month position will work a minimum of ten (10) hours per week which includes attending all rehearsals and performances.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Vocal Director is required to attend all rehearsals and all performances.
• Coordinate joint vocal and instrumental ensemble rehearsals with BC bOp! Director
• In cooperation with the ensemble Director, create a syllabus and rehearsal plans for every meeting Instruct members in fundamentals of jazz style
• Maintain timeliness, order and structure in rehearsals to insure effective and efficient use of rehearsal time
• Plan a repertoire that includes a variety of styles and provides musical challenges to the members
• Ensure the highest possible level of performance from the members thorough a proper warm-up process, effective preparation, attention to musical and organizational detail and attention to individual members

Overall Administration

• Recruit potential members
• Plan and hold auditions for membership
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Director of BC bOp!, ensemble members and University Administration
• Manage all equipment necessary for rehearsals and performances including maintenance, repair, and acquisition recommendations

In order to create a more inclusive community within the Division of Student Affairs, each staff member is expected to support division and university-wide initiatives, staff events, and serve on committees as needed.

Competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience.

• Bachelor of Music or equivalent experience teaching vocal music
• Experience teaching and/or performing vocal jazz professionally
• Experience with music notation software such as Finale or Sibelius
• Familiarity with audio and sound reinforcement equipment set-up, use and maintenance
• Must be able to relate to, teach, and motivate college students