To reply, please send a resume and cover letter detailing your experience to jobs@acmusic.org

Artistic Director Search

ACM seeks Artistic Director for 2008-2009 season

Accessible Contemporary Music (ACM) is a not-for-profit arts organization in Chicago, IL dedicated to promoting the music of living composers through performance, education, composer advocacy and innovative use of our website.
ACM has been featured on WTTW, WFMT, WBEZ, WGN, in the Sun-Times, the Tribune and in Chicago Magazine. Our programs include Weekly Readings, Sound of Silent Film Festival, Composer Alive, a High School Composers Workshop and others. ACM is a growing organization with a 2008 annual budget exceeding $100,000.
This is an exciting chance to work with a rising ensemble and make an impact on Chicago's contemporary music scene.
The right candidate should be willing to invest at least 10 hours per week fulfilling the following duties:
Work with the ensemble to choose the repertoire for the performance season

Schedule rehearsals for the season

Coach the ensemble at rehearsals if needed

Ensure artistic quality of each piece to be performed

Conduct the ensemble in performance as required

Act as the artistic representative of ACM

Attend conferences, galas, concerts, other social events as required

Meet with the Executive Director as needed

Be personable and comfortable speaking on stage

Be self-motivated and driven to success

This position represents significant growth opportunity and public exposure and receives monetary compensation for each performance of the season.
If interested, please respond to jobs@acmusic.org with a resume and cover letter detailing your experience.

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