Music Director

$225/service with approximately 45 services per year

The Sound Symphony is a unique and exciting orchestra in residency in Port Jefferson Station, NY. We present concerts throughout the entire year, performed by members of the community across Eastern Long Island. 

Since our founding in 1984, we’ve offered a series of outstanding programs of both classical and contemporary composers. We seek to encourage talented young musicians with our family friendly concert every January and solo competition every May. Whether professional music educators or hailing from non-musical professions, we all share a deep love of orchestral music. 

The Music Director of the Sound Symphony is responsible for guiding and shaping the artistic direction of the organization. The Music Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the fulfillment of the orchestra’s artistic potential and its image in the community. They are responsible for the repertoire, programming, and artistic production of the orchestra. The Music Director is expected to work closely with the General Manager, Personnel Manager, and the Board of Directors in carrying out these responsibilities. 

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Exceptional musicianship and conducting skills
• Significant conducting experience, including work with professional musicians, student musicians, music educators, and community musicians
• Knowledge of a broad range of repertoire, including but not limited to, classical, contemporary, Great American Songbook/jazz, Broadway, film scores
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communications skills
• Community development and outreach skills
• Vision, passion, and ability to make orchestral music relevant and exciting for existing and new audiences

Previous or current music directorship or comparable experience preferred.

Interested candidates should email soundsymphonyjobs@gmail.com with the following:

• Name and “Music Director Search” in the subject line of the email
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Candidates that move past the initial application search will be expected to provide a video example of themselves conducting an ensemble and sample programming recommendations for typical classical performance, family friendly performances, and outdoor summer performance featuring a variety of works, including selections for a vocal soloist. 

The Sound Symphony does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record (except as permitted by law), genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs, employment opportunities, and activities.