Job no:
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Position Title:
Interim Music Instructor - Klezmer Ensemble
Faculty or Staff:
Staff
Full Time or Part Time:
Part time
In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:
In-Person
Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:
$73.54
Rate of pay commensurate with experience
Start Date:
01/18/2027
Job Description:
Interim Music Instructor - Klezmer Ensemble
The Mount Holyoke College Department of Music seeks an interim Music Instructor to lead the Klezmer Ensemble in Spring 2027 as a one-semester sabbatical replacement. Open to all instrumentalists, this ensemble specializes in the dance music of Eastern Europe, learning the historical, ornamental, and improvisatory approaches to this musical tradition. The Klezmer Ensemble is open to instrumentalists at all levels via a no-fear audition, particularly clarinets, flutes, strings, and brass, plus one keyboardist and percussionist.
The position requires knowledge of klezmer scores and all instruments so as to work with students on ways to stylistically learn suggested tunes using a lead sheet format, formatted for Bb, C, Eb, + bass clef. Chosen repertoire will be worked on harmonically as well as each tune will be presented with component historical or biographical information. The Ensemble regularly rehearses on Wednesdays 5:00-6:30, and the Spring concert is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 28, 2027 at 5:30-7:00pm.
This is a non-benefited appointment, paid hourly per rehearsal.
This role has an hourly rate of $73.54 for teaching/performance and and hourly rateof $36.78 for admin/rehearsal
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Apply online; application materials must include:
R-[contact details available in the full listing]
Position Title:
Interim Music Instructor - Klezmer Ensemble
Faculty or Staff:
Staff
Full Time or Part Time:
Part time
In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:
In-Person
Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:
$73.54
Rate of pay commensurate with experience
Start Date:
01/18/2027
Job Description:
Interim Music Instructor - Klezmer Ensemble
The Mount Holyoke College Department of Music seeks an interim Music Instructor to lead the Klezmer Ensemble in Spring 2027 as a one-semester sabbatical replacement. Open to all instrumentalists, this ensemble specializes in the dance music of Eastern Europe, learning the historical, ornamental, and improvisatory approaches to this musical tradition. The Klezmer Ensemble is open to instrumentalists at all levels via a no-fear audition, particularly clarinets, flutes, strings, and brass, plus one keyboardist and percussionist.
The position requires knowledge of klezmer scores and all instruments so as to work with students on ways to stylistically learn suggested tunes using a lead sheet format, formatted for Bb, C, Eb, + bass clef. Chosen repertoire will be worked on harmonically as well as each tune will be presented with component historical or biographical information. The Ensemble regularly rehearses on Wednesdays 5:00-6:30, and the Spring concert is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 28, 2027 at 5:30-7:00pm.
This is a non-benefited appointment, paid hourly per rehearsal.
This role has an hourly rate of $73.54 for teaching/performance and and hourly rateof $36.78 for admin/rehearsal
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Apply online; application materials must include:
- A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
- A complete resume or curriculum vitae
- Links to at least two videos of you (1) leading a klezmer ensemble in performance and (2) performing in your main instrument(s), both recorded within the last 5 years