Employment

The Director and Conductor of the Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings (MSYS) is responsible for the entire operation, which includes, but is not limited to:

• Scheduling rehearsals
• Scheduling concerts
• Conducting the concerts
• Recruitment and auditions
• Selection and preparation of music 

The Director and Conductor of the Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings (MSYS) collaborates with the Director & Conductor of the Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra (MSYO) and answers to the Director of Education.

Basic Responsibilities

• Pass out Youth Strings Handbook before the first rehearsal.
• Rehearsals: Thursdays from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PM at Lexington Local Schools facility.
• Space maintenance: Lexington Local Schools does not charge rental fees, so leave the space as you found it, if not better.     
  • Arrive early to set up the rehearsal room (chairs and stands) for the rehearsal. 
  • Parents and some students help put the room back in shape following the rehearsal.
  • Oversee Parent Helper duties
• Hire & schedule section Leaders ($15-$20 per rehearsal)
• Collect, keep records, and turn the following fees over with paperwork copies to the Director of Education:
  • Membership fees: Youth Strings members pay a yearly tuition fee of $50 to participate, or $90 if there are two members of the same family in the Youth Strings or the Youth Orchestra.     
  • Photo payments
  • Rehearsal attendance
• In collaboration with the Renaissance Staff, schedule two concerts each year (fall and spring) 
  • Concerts are on Sundays at 3:30 PM,
  • dress rehearsal start at 12:00 PM,
  • pizza and pop served to members at 2:30 PM.
• Collaborate with Marketing Manager on promotional materials and programs 
  • Send concert roster 30 days before concert date
• Schedule the final weekly rehearsal and dress rehearsal for each concert at the concert venue.
  • Schedule an additional Tuesday night rehearsal that week.
• Auditions:
  • Held in May
  • Mail notice to the newly accepted members (20-25)
  • June: mail all members (50-60) music intended for the fall.
  • After seating auditions mail the results of the auditions including a critique of the audition performance to all members.
• Mailings:
  • Complimentary tickets to private music teachers and school orchestra directors are mailed before each concert. 
  • A reminder letter is mailed the last week of December announcing the spring rehearsal schedule.
• Collaborate with MSO Librarian for sheet music needs
• Communicate with parents and students using the Remind App

Responsible for the Management of the Volunteer Parent Manager

• Responsibilities of the Volunteer Parent Manager for Youth Strings
  • Records students for seating auditions
  • Beverages, cups, and napkins for rehearsal breaks
  • Secures help from other parents to serve pop and pizza to the members at the final rehearsal at the theater, between the dress rehearsal, and before the concert
  • Plan the reception for everyone in attendance immediately following the concert.
  • Coordinate with the Renaissance staff on needs and details

The Renaissance is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to Chelsie Thompson at [email protected]

Founded in 1980 and established in the grand historic Renaissance Theatre, Renaissance Performing Arts exists to engage, educate, and inspire our community by creating memorable experiences.