Posted: October 29, 2026

MIC Concert Band Conductor 
Part-time Faculty  

Location: Winnetka Campus; In person 

Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-11:30am, with optional presence at sectional rehearsals throughout the week. 

Job Description/Overview 
The Music Institute of Chicago seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and highly qualified band conductor to join our exceptional faculty of 130+ professionals for both individual and classroom instruction in support of its mission. Instructors with experience leading community bands and working with adults are encouraged to apply. 

MIC Concert Band is an adult community band that meets at the Winnetka Campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-11:30am, and in separately scheduled sectionals throughout the week. Successful candidates will have a genuine love of working with adults and be skilled at fostering a positive learning environment for musicians of all ability levels. 

MIC provides multiple professional development and performance opportunities for its faculty throughout the year, with on-site training/certifications offered. Students of MIC faculty benefit from comprehensive programs — including Smart Start early childhood, music theory, ensembles, Suzuki programs, the RCM certificate program, and the prestigious Academy program — as well as performance opportunities at MIC locations, including Nichols Concert Hall. 

Requirements  

  • Bachelor’s degree in music performance or music education/ pedagogy. Master’s degree in music performance or music education/pedagogy preferred 

  • 3+ years of conducting experience with a focus in band, woodwind, brass, and/or percussion ensemble studies  

  • Strong knowledge of techniques and pedagogical best practices for leading band ensembles 

  • Experience working with adult community groups and supporting varied performance levels (beginning, intermediate, advanced) 

  • Respected performance credentials in conducting, woodwind, brass, and/or percussion instrument(s) preferred  

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills 

  • Additional pedagogical training/certifications a plus 

Responsibilities 

  • Lead twice weekly rehearsals as required on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-11:30am throughout the MIC school calendar year. MIC includes two 15-week semesters and one 6-7 week summer session each year. 

  • Participate in end-of-semester concerts at Nichols Concert Hall.  

  • Support weekly sectionals as scheduling allows. 

  • Select repertoire for MIC Concert Band, including preparing for and conducting concert performances each semester at Nichols Concert Hall. 

  • Participate in department meetings and staff meetings as needed/required. 

  • Maintain accurate attendance records for rehearsals and sectionals. 

  • Support student progress with a friendly and supportive approach, encouraging participation in activities and for other performance opportunities at MIC. 

  • Handle basic administrative communications with students and MIC staff promptly and effectively. 

  • Coordinate scheduling of sectionals, performance opportunities, and meetings.  

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest teaching methods and trends in music education. 

  • Encourage student involvement in comprehensive programs at MIC (early childhood, music theory, ensembles, Suzuki program, performances, etc.). 

  • Encourage new students to study at MIC. 

  • Additional responsibilities as required 
     

Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter and resume to Marcia Rubin, CFO at HR@musicinst.org. 
Please include the job title in the email subject line.

 The Music Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.