Current Opportunities

Assigned to rehearse and perform as part of an ensemble containing Opus 1’s younger students (in addition to their primary ensemble). Mentors will coach the ensemble in collaboration with a faculty coach, helping to choose repertoire, create a pedagogical approach, and be a role model of chamber music fundamentals and teamwork. Mentors will be occasionally invited to be the primary coach, for the faculty coach to observe and offer feedback.

Estimated 10-15 service hours/trimester. Upperclassmen preferred.

Qualifications include: experience or pre-professional interest in teaching, high-level chamber music performing experience, comfort engaging with elementary age students, and comfort and reliability communicating and collaborating with faculty.

Assigned individually to specific outreach events, each Coordinator will manage the preparatory and day-of logistics for 1-2 (or more, as desired) events per year at local retirement communities, medical facilities, schools, or other community venues. Coordinators will work closely with the parent/adult volunteer Outreach Committee, faculty, venue management, and student Outreach Volunteers/Performers to generate, program, and execute these performances. They will also be present at the event to make sure it runs smoothly and the needs of the venue and performers are met. Coordinators may perform in the events they manage.

Estimated 10-20 service hrs/event.

Qualifications include: peer leadership qualities, track record of responsibility and reliability, organizational skill, professional and timely communication, and an earnest interest in community engagement, entrepreneurship, and arts management.

Generates and publishes/posts content for Instagram, Facebook, and other social media of interest. Goals are to generate interest and an online presence for Opus 1 in the student and professional music communities, focusing on recruitment, recognition of Opus 1 student and faculty accomplishments, and displaying Opus 1 activities. Collaborates with the faculty, parent committee members, and Social Media Understudy.

Estimated 1-3 service hrs/week. Upperclassman preferred. Prior experience as Social Media Understudy preferred.

Qualifications include: strong writing ability, timely and professional communication, maintenance of a clean and consistent personal social media, willingness to teach and mentor, and a track record of enthusiasm and dependability within Opus 1.

Collaborates with the Social Media Coordinator to help generate and publish social media content, with the expectation of taking over as Social Media Coordinator when he/she graduates.

Estimated 1-2 service hrs/week. Underclassman preferred.

Qualifications include: strong writing ability, timely and professional communication, maintenance of a clean and consistent personal social media (or a reasoned desire to learn the skill), and a track record of enthusiasm and dependability within Opus 1.