Lullaby Project Teaching Artist

Overture Job Values

Overture Center for the Arts is committed to engaging the community in the arts and provides extraordinary experiences for everyone who shares in this remarkable community asset.  Every member of the Overture team will maintain the highest standards of quality and customer service in every action, performing in an environment of proactive team effort, outstanding customer service, active brand advancement and passion for mission fulfillment

Job Summary­­­­­­_____________________________________________________________
Under general supervision, Teaching Artists will facilitate one-on-one lullaby-writing with expectant mothers and their support systems, which are later recorded for participating parents and celebrated through a concert.  The Teaching Artist may occasionally facilitate a group lullaby session as needed.

Roles & Responsibilities_____________________________________________________________

• Create lullabies in collaboration with expectant mothers and their families by helping family members discover and shape their creative ideas as they contribute to lyrics and music for their lullaby.
• Create a recording, lyrics, and lead sheet that families can use to sing their babies.
• Provide a nurturing workshop environment where all participants can investigate their feelings about parenting and childbirth.
• Help family members discover and shape their creative ideas as they contribute to lyrics and music for their lullaby. Provide a forum for expectant parents to connect with each other.

• Embraces and participates in the advancement of the JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Qualifications____________________________________________________________________
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education & Experience:

• Experience as a songwriter or composer is required.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Fluent in songwriting or music composition.
• Fluent in melodic creation and transcribing or recording songs.
• Able to help lyric writers distill their message or ideas and provide constructive feedback in a supportive manner.
• Able to harmonize melodies quickly and effectively.
• Exhibit passion and commitment about helping meet the goals of the project.
• Demonstrate commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the arts.
• Proficient on at least one musical instrument and able to provide instrument for sessions.

 

Working Conditions­­­­_______________________________________________________________

The requirements and conditions described below are representative of the general environment the employee is exposed to on a day-to-day basis while performing this job.

• Must be able to operate a computer, telephone, and musical instrument.
• Ability to perform music for an hour at a time.

Required to work both onsite and virtually.