As a vocal instructor, you will provide weekly, one-on-one voice lessons for up to 30 students per quarter, culminating in a quarterly voice recital in during week 10. Quarter preparation includes designing warm-ups, exercises, and content as well as repertoire research. Through collaboration with the head of vocal instruction, you will review and revise vocal assessment material each quarter and plan studio class offerings and recital learning targets, themes, and logistics. You will prepare students in music theater classes and vocal workshops for auditions, ensemble performances, concerts, and productions. Responsibilities include assistance with vocal needs in the form of lessons, coaching, and vocal health checks for those engaged in performances and competitions during academic breaks. It is crucial that you foster a supportive space for students to engage in functional voice training and artistic exploration.
In this role, you will address students’ technical development through science-informed vocal pedagogy in conjunction with repertoire selection. You will also support acting students at the Atlanta location through Zoom and other virtual means. During the first week of each quarter, you will manage voice lesson audition-assessments alongside the head of vocal instruction. At these assessments, you will provide critical feedback to students taking voice lessons. Additionally, you will research, assign repertoires and share assignments via One Drive, and create prints and organize sheet music. Among other duties you will keep attendance records.
Throughout December, you will aid the head of vocal instruction with the Bee Sharps — the university's premier student vocal ensemble — vocal training and performances, auditions, and competition preparation. You will complete vocal health check-ins, musicianship training, and studio class or group vocal workshops. In preparation for winter quarter, you will build repertoire selections for returning students. Responsibilities include the management of the digital presence of the SCAD Virtual Voice Instructor, which helps students maintain vocal health and progress in-between terms, especially for SCAD students who might not yet be in individual lessons. Additionally, you will curate and deliver an off-term vocal program for each student in the studio to ensure they continue their progress over the break.
The ideal candidate demonstrates an extensive knowledge of musical theater, including repertory, performances, vocal styles, commercial music, and classical. They are knowledgeable in voice anatomy to address vocal health and technique issues. The candidate can provide plans for vocal success for graduating students to ensure a successful launch and future career opportunities. They also understand the needs of singing-actors to provide process-based learning experiences in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum qualifications:
- Master’s degree in music, vocal pedagogy, musical theater, vocal performance, or a related discipline
- At least three years of professional experience in vocal instruction
- Professional experience as a musical theater performer or classical/opera singer demonstrated through curriculum vitae and/or professional résumé
- Piano skills for assisting or accompanying lessons
Preferred qualifications:
- Considerable piano talent and experience
- Considerable recording experience and expertise
- Skilled with the tenor and baritone vocal ranges and appropriate repertoire and professional landscape
Travel required:
Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.