JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: MUSIC DIRECTOR September 1, 2007 Founded in 1979, Kitka is a part-time professional women’s vocal ensemble dedicated to producing concerts, recordings, and educational programs that develop new audiences for music rooted in Eastern European vocal traditions. Kitka also strives to expand the boundaries of this music as an expressive art form. Kitka’s mission is accomplished through a San Francisco Bay Area-based home series of concerts and vocal workshops; regional, national, and international touring programs; in-school programs; broadcasts; recording and publication projects; master artist residencies; commissioning programs; community service activities; and adventuresome collaborations. Kitka is seeking a skilled, energetic and inspiring Music Director with proven ability to provide artistic leadership for a small, dynamic, non-profit arts organization. This position is open to candidates of all genders, as it is not required that the Music Director also be a singer in the ensemble. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide musical direction and vocal coaching to the ensemble Conceive and implement programs for unconducted performances and recordings in collaboration with Executive Director and ensemble singers Research, select, and develop repertoire; Prepare scores as needed Create and supervise educational programs Coordinate artistic and technical aspects of stage presentation Be responsible for artistic administration (e.g. coordination of auditions, rehearsals, workshops, concerts, recording sessions, preparation of program notes, etc.) Participate in organizational planning, marketing/PR, fundraising, and board activities as required QUALIFICATIONS: Exceptional musicianship and demonstrated past experience leading a performing ensemble Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills; and an ability to thrive in a collaborative creative environment Ability to energize and inspire creativity and utmost expression Passion for/experience with traditional and contemporary Eastern European vocal music, and familiarity with non- classical vocal techniques Passion for/experience with traditional and contemporary Eastern European vocal music, and familiarity with non- classical vocal techniques An aesthetic sensibility that is compatible with Kitka's current and future programmatic directions Ease in spoken and written English, eligible for legal employment in the U.S. TIME COMMITMENT/COMPENSATION: This is a half- time contracted position with a flexible schedule. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 15, 2007 or until filled (still accepting applications) TO APPLY: Please send by e-mail to kitka@kitka.org Cover Letter Resume 3 professional references in the music field And by e-mail or postal mail: Audio and/or video recording(s) of representative samples of your work as an ensemble leader (Commercial recordings, live performance recordings, and rehearsal recordings are all acceptable. Please indicate preferred selection for review. Preferred formats: CD, MP3, or DVD) (Optional) Copies of concert programs or set lists you have led in the past (maximum 3 please) Mail materials to: KITKA Music Director Search 1201 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Suite 103 Oakland, CA 94612 USA (Enclose SASE if you'd like materials returned) For more information, please write or visit: e-mail: kitka@kitka.org web: http://www.kitka.org