Bassoon Teaching Artist

Summary of Position: The Atlanta Music Project seeks trained musicians and music educators to join our faculty as Bassoon Teaching Artist. This person will be responsible for leading group classes for bassoon students of the AMP Preparatory Concert Band that take place on Wednesdays from 4:30pm to 6:15pm. The successful candidate will possess an unyielding commitment to empowering youth to realize their possibilities through music. This position reports to the relevant program leader. About the Atlanta Music Project Founded in 2010, the Atlanta Music Project provides world-class music training supporting youth growth and development. Operating in under-resourced communities, AMP’s mission is to empower youth to realize their possibilities through music. AMP serves over 1,000 young musicians annually through band, orchestra, and choir programs, private lessons, and the annual month-long AMP Summer Series. The AMP Senior Youth Orchestras and Choirs perform and compete both nationally and internationally. Additionally, AMP houses a college and career program, supporting AMP high school students and alumni. AMP music ensembles perform more than 60 concerts annually, performing in venues all across Atlanta, from community centers to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. AMP music ensembles have performed alongside international stars such as cellist Sterling Elliott, rapper Lecrae, operatic baritone Edward Parks, R&B singer Monica, The Piano Guys, the Harlem Quartet, electric violinist Lindsey Stirling, pianist Terrence Wilson, and the Imani Winds. AMP musicians can be seen performing with rapper T.I. on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series. AMP’s young musicians have successfully auditioned for Georgia All-State ensembles, and performed with the Atlanta Opera, the Atlanta Ballet, and the Fox Theatre. AMP ensembles have concertized as far away as Los Angeles, Aspen, Mexico, Canada, and New Zealand. The AMP Senior Youth Choir was crowned winner of the Youth Choirs category at the Open Competition of the 2024 World Choirs Games. In 2016 and 2017, the White House named AMP one of the top 50 youth arts programs in the nation. AMP’s existence is a direct result of the 2009 TED Prize, which was awarded to Dr. Jose Antonio Abreu, founder of Venezuela’s El Sistema. AMP’s co-founders were members of the Sistema Fellows Program at the New England Conservatory in Boston. AMP’s current and past funders include Carnegie Hall, PwC, Bank of America, the Chick-fil-A Foundation, the Coca-Cola Foundation, Mailchimp, The Zeist Foundation, the Abraham J. & Phyllis Katz Foundation, the Harland Charitable Foundation, the Arthur M. Blank Foundation, Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Fulton County Arts Council, Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia Music Foundation and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. AMP’s partners and collaborators include the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation, Atlanta Public Schools, Clayton State University, and the Chestnut Family Foundation. AMP is a member of “El Sistema USA,” the National Alliance of El Sistema Inspired Programs. Learn, understand and represent the AMP philosophies for uplifting youths, families and communities through the pursuit of musical excellence Teach private lessons to AMP Academy students Liaise with parents/families of AMP Academy students Coordinate and cooperate with the Associate Director of AMP Academy in keeping track of AMP students’ attendance and musical progress Execute additional administrative tasks as necessary Ideal candidate will possess: A Bachelor and/or Master of Music (preferred) Passion for music as a vehicle to empower youth Exemplary teaching ability for elementary, middle and high school students Exemplary music performance ability/experience Experience working (music-related or other) with disadvantaged, urban/rural youth is a plus Ability to inspire, work with and mentor youths Excellent inter-personal skills and be comfortable working in a team Ability to adapt, be flexible and have a sense of humor

Notes: The Bassoon Teaching Artist Coach is a part-time, hourly ($52-68/hour) position. Background check required. AMP classes are located at the AMP Center for Performance & Education. Preparatory Band rehearsaltakes place from 5:00pm - 6:15pm on Monday evenings. Interviews and teaching auditions will take place at the AMP Center for Performance & Education 883 Dill Ave SW Atlanta, GA 30310. It is the policy of the Atlanta Music Project not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.