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Visiting Director of Bands Sought by NKU SOTA

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Working Title Visiting Director of Bands – Non Tenure-track Temporary
Department School of the Arts
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.
Purpose of Position The School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University offers a wide array of degree programs in the visual and performing arts. The Music Program within the School of the Arts offers a BME in Music Education (Choral/Vocal and Instrumental), BM in Performance (Instrumental, Jazz Studies, Piano Pedagogy, and Voice) a BM in Composition (Traditional and Commercial Music/Audio Production, BA in Music (Liberal Studies), Music Minor, and Audio Production Minor. The Music Program is a fully accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. See the Music website at music.nku.edu for additional information.
Primary Responsibilities Primary responsibilities are to provide leadership of the NKU band program, to recruit and maintain appropriate instrumentation for a balanced band program, and to conduct the Symphonic Winds and Concert Band. Additional duties will be assigned based on the candidate’s strengths and the needs of the program. Secondary teaching areas may include conducting, methods courses (brass, woodwinds, and/or marching band techniques), instrumentation and scoring, and music theory.

Primary Responsibilities
May include:

  • Director of Symphonic Winds and or University Concert Band
  • Marching Band Techniques
  • Applied Methods & Materials

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

Master’s degree required, additional education (Ph.D. or DMA), and experience preferred. Candidates with a strong background/interest in music education, along with successful teaching experience (college and/or K-12), are highly desirable. Preference is given to candidates who have experience cultivating positive and collaborative relationships (with area band directors, faculty, and students) and the ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and goals.

Application Materials

Send cover letter, CV, and contact information for three (3) references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled. Selected candidates must successfully pass a background check. Applicants who enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Finalist candidates should expect to provide video links to rehearsals and/or example conducting.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please contact Ron Shaw, Associate Director School of the Arts with any questions.  Shaw@nku.edu

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Minimum Education Master’s Degree
Preferred Education Doctorate
Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/11925

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Two Males Sought for Non-Speaking Roles

MISC_Casting call2Looking for two Caucasian Males, late 40s to late 50s, athletic, handsome, no visible tattoos. $400/1 day. 

Non-Speaking Roles – Hiking and Kayaking scenes – must be able to swim and be comfortable being outdoors and being in kayak on water. We will be faking some rock climbing scenes with close ups, but this does not require actor to actually climb or have climbing experience. 

The pay is $400/1 day. We will be casting from photos and reels.

The planned shoot date is May 26th.

If interested, please contact Amanda Lippert at Amanda_Lippert@comcast.com.

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Costume Coordinator: Fall, Winter, and Spring Productions Sought by Mason High School

MISC_Mason SchoolsThe Mason High School Theater Department is looking for a Costume Coordinator for all three of our productions next year. If you enjoy working with high school students full of enthusiasm with varying levels of skills and experience, working in wonderful facilities, and are yearning to become part of a dedicated and hardworking team of theater teachers, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.    

In this role, you’ll be working after school supervising students designing, building, overseeing rentals, and making alterations of the costumes for each of our productions.  You will need to work closely with the production team to plan budgets, supervise student crews, and keep costumes clean and in good repair.  During the week of the show, you will help supervise costume running crew, hair and make-up crews, and help provide backstage supervision.  After each show, you will be responsible for returning rentals, removing alterations, and making sure costumes are clean before being returned or placed in our stock.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Planning and Materials Ordering

  • Work with directors and to cost out materials for costume construction and rentals
  • Order materials needed
  • Be involved in the production planning process.
  • Check with local costume rental shops or stores

Costume Construction 

  • Train students on how to operate costume shop materials safely
  • Supervise students during the construction process 3 or 4 days a week after school.
  • Ensure that the costume shop is clean, organized, and equipment is maintained.

Technical and Dress Rehearsals

  • Attend all dress and technical rehearsals, working with costume running crew and hair and make-up crew to ensure a safe and productive rehearsal.
  • Help provide adult supervision backstage and in the green room.

Performances

  • Attend all performances, helping provide adult supervision for the backstage areas and overseeing costume and hair and make-up crews.

Strike

  • Attend strike, helping provide adult supervision of striking the costumes for the show.  Clean costumes pieces, reverse alterations as needed, and return costumes to stock or the various rental houses. 

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

    • How to design and create appropriate costumes for a variety of productions. 
    • How to create costumes.
    • The various local costume resources.
    • Hair and make-up techniques.  
    • How to use and instruct students on the safe use of the following tools:
      • Sewing Machines
      • Sergers
      • Hand sewing techniques
      • Theater running crew responsibilities and etiquette.  
    • How to teach young people about the craft and art of producing live theater.
  • The ability to keep on schedule and prioritize tasks.

WHAT EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION YOU SHOULD HAVE BEFORE APPLYING:

The candidate should have practical costuming experience as well as knowledge of generally accepted safety procedures. Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude are important as you’ll be working with students and theater faculty. Preference will be given to candidates with professional or collegiate experience.

These are supplemental positions.  Pay for each is as follows for the 2022-23 school year:

Technical Director, Fall Production: $2991

Technical Director, Winter Production:  $2991

Technical Director, Spring Musical:  $3912

Do you see yourself being the perfect fit for these positions? If yes, then please contact Student Activities Director Lorri Fox-Allen at  allenl@masonohioschools.com.

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Directors and Shows Sought for 2023-2024 Season at INNOVAtheatre

INNOV_logoINNOVAtheatre is looking for Directors and Shows for its 2023/24 Season. We typically do 2 YOUtheatre productions which book end the season. 3 Musicals and 2 Plays. We have 1 season extra which usually ties in with Ohio PRIDE in June.

We would love to have you join us at the historical Sorg Opera House in Middletown, which we proudly call home. Follow the link below to submit your show and self! We have already chosen the season extra, which will be announced very soon!

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Two Summer Camp Launchpad Family Coordinators Sought for 2022 Summer Theatre Day Camp Program at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoThe Launchpad and Family Coordinators will, prior to each week of camp, reach out to parents/guardians to check in regarding students and obtain additional information about children who will be attending camp each week. During the camp week they will give support to all students at summer camp with special attention paid to students enrolled in or needing the resources provided by the Launchpad during our 2022 summer camp. They will help to mentor Teaching Artist Fellows in how to work with and support the needs of all learners during the course of the camp day by observing and providing feedback.

Coordinators may be assigned to any of our locations over the course of the summer including: Mason Community Center, Mason High School, Evendale Cultural Arts Center, Wyoming Civic Center, Wyoming Fine Arts Center, and School for the Creative and Performing Arts.

This is a seasonal position with an hourly rate of $18. Launchpad Family Coordinators will work approximately 35-37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 8:45 – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Some Fridays may have additional hours due to performances.

Selected candidates ideally will also be available for 15-20 hours of preparation during the week of May 23-27th and 9a-5p May 31-June 3, 2022 for camp staff training and preparation.

This position requires travel to camp locations including Mason Community Center, Mason High School, Evendale Cultural Arts Center, Wyoming Civic Center, Wyoming Fine Arts Center, and School for the Creative and Performing Arts. Qualified candidates must be flexible and able to travel to and from camp locations; therefore, candidates must possess reliable transportation. To see further details and how to apply please visit the Playhouse website at https://www.cincyplay.com/about/employment

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