2024-2025 Canton Youth Symphonies Assistant- View Position Description HERE; Applications are accepted until August 1, or when the position is filled. Please submit a resume and cover letter to Caroline Eberhard at ceberhard@cantonsymphony.org.

Helps with the management of the Canton Youth Symphonies program by assisting during rehearsals, professional development events, and other student events. Required attendance at CYS rehearsals; Mondays, 5-8:30pm and Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm. Other hours as needed.

• • Take attendance at all rehearsals including the Canton Youth Strings, Canton Youth Symphony, and Canton Youth Symphony Advanced Orchestra. Update and track student forms.
  • Attend all rehearsals and assist Conductors and Manager of Education as needed.
  • Assist with set-up of rehearsals and on-site at all CYS concerts.
  • Distribute music to students and make copies as needed. Transposition skills are a plus.
  • Answer student questions about instrument technique and other musical questions.
  • Create and implement student professional development sessions with Manager of Education.
  • Help brainstorm and organize other learning opportunities for students including field trips, performance opportunities, chamber music, etc.
  • Coach chamber groups and play in an ensemble as needed.
  • Assist with recruitment and create new strategies as needed.