Music Director

REPORTS TO: President/CEO with an indirect report to the Board of Directors. The President/CEO will oversee the work done by the Music Director and report to the board on their behalf. Candidate will receive feedback through a formal musician survey process on a regular basis.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The ideal candidate shall demonstrate exceptional musicianship and conducting skills; conducting experience should be significant, including work with professional musicians; knowledge of a broad range of repertoire; strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills; vision, passion, and ability to make symphonic music relevant and exciting for existing and new audiences.

The Music Director is responsible for the fulfillment of the orchestra’s artistic potential and its image in the community. They are responsible for overseeing all the CSO artistic activities (repertoire, programming, and artistic production) and ensuring that artistic excellence is maintained and developed. Music Director shall provide a clear artistic vision by providing programming that is imaginative and with a varied repertoire, engaging with musicians and inspiring audiences by making symphonic music accessible to all people, and deepening local, regional, and national relationships to maintain and build audiences. Music Director shall collaborate with the President/CEO, as well as the Music Advisory, Marketing, and Finance Committees to ensure adherence to established artistic goals, budgets, and assist in fundraising and community engagement goals.