Reports to: Director of Education
Classification: Exempt
Job Summary: Plan activities and determine methods and procedures to insure specific goals and objectives for Society music and education programs. Function as a team member in the music department to assist in planning, design and implementation of the department’s annual work plan. Travel extensively to execute the work plan.
Internal Relationships:

Maintains cordial working relationship with all staff, Society members, and the Society Board of Directors.

External Relationships:

Maintains cordial working relationship with all vendors, affiliates, the Harmony Foundation, vocal music organizations and other groups related to Society music education and service needs.

Required Qualifications:
  • Membership in the Barbershop Harmony Society.
  • Bachelors degree in Music or Education.
  • Experience as a Music Educator.
  • Strong background in music theory.
  • Proficient in using “Finale”.
  • Experience in curriculum development and implementation.
  • Excellent computer, writing and teaching skills.
  • Desire and ability to travel frequently.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Possess excellent barbershop arranging skills.
  • Experience in providing music activities for youth.
  • Proven success as a director of a barbershop chorus.
  • Experience as a quartet and chorus coach.
  • Experience in design and authoring of computer based training.

Specific Responsibilities:
  • Edit BHS music publications
  • Assess unpublished barbershop arrangements for entry into the Society Music Library.
  • Develop and conduct music activities for youth and music educators.
  • Develop and conduct quartet and chorus development workshops.
  • Assist in curriculum development and implementation for Society education programs.
  • Travel to various districts and affiliate countries to facilitate the Society’s mission statement.
  • Assist with the planning and administration of the Society’s annual Harmony University.
  • Maintain Music Educator sections of the Society website.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Education.

Performance:

Performance achievement for all tasks and assignments is assessed using annual performance evaluations.

If your talents, abilities and passion to produce exceptional quality work match our needs, please forward the required materials in electronic format to: Paul Wietlisbach – Director of Education – Barbershop Harmony Society – 110 7th Ave N – Nashville, TN 37203, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .