Jazz Improvisation Ensemble Instructor

Company : Macphail Center For Music

Job Type : Part-Time

Minneapolis, Mn

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Jazz Improvisation Ensemble Instructor

TITLE:   Jazz Improvisation Ensemble Instructor
REPORTS TO: Director of Instrumental & Voice Instruction
DEPARTMENT: Instrumental & Voice Instruction
STATUS:   Exempt, Part Time
LOCATION:               Minneapolis, On-Site
COMPENSATION: $60.15/Hour
BENEFITS: 403b, Flexible Spending Account - Parking, Tuition Discounts, Professional Development, MN Safe & Sick Time

JOB SUMMARY
The Jazz Improvisation Ensemble Instructor leads the Jazz Improvisation Ensemble, a 12-week program designed for adult and teen musicians who want to deepen their ability to create music in the moment. This ensemble provides a hands-on, creative environment where participants explore jazz and contemporary repertoire, develop improvisational fluency, and build ensemble communication skills through active listening and interaction.
The Instructor will facilitate rehearsals that emphasize spontaneous musical dialogue, creative risk-taking, and personal expression. Repertoire selection will be collaborative and may include jazz standards, original compositions, and guided improvisational frameworks. The 12-week program will culminate in a public performance highlighting each participant’s artistic growth, led and directed by the Instructor.

RESPONSIBILITES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensemble Leadership

Design and lead weekly rehearsals that foster improvisational growth, ensemble cohesion, and creative exploration

Curriculum & Repertoire Development

Select or co-create repertoire in collaboration with students, drawing from jazz standards, original works, and improvisational frameworks
Introduce and guide students through a range of improvisational techniques, approaches, and traditions

Instruction & Mentorship

Support students in developing individual improvisational voices and ensemble communication skills

Performance Preparation

Plan and lead at least one culminating performance per session, and coordinate any additional performance opportunities as appropriate

Community & Culture Building

Foster an inclusive, student-centered environment that supports risk-taking, mutual respect, and creative expression
Support outreach and communication efforts to help raise awareness, engage new participants, and connect the work of the ensemble to the broader community
Model curiosity, openness, and professionalism in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

A degree or certification in music or music education, or the equivalent, preferred

Experience

Minimum of three years of teaching, in studio or ensemble settings, with a focus on jazz composition and/or performance, required

Skills & Abilities

Strong leadership skills
Strong communication and cultural competency skills
Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching
Ability to engage with external stakeholders to communicate and promote the ensemble

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