Pinellas Community Players

Program Manager & Conductor

– Are you an enthusiastic and qualified leader who can take our beginner-level band of amateur adult woodwind, brass and percussion performers to the next level of proficiency? This part-time position includes managing, developing, promoting, and expanding the ensemble to 50+ performers, giving at least 15 performances a year in various locations around Pinellas County, and working well within the ensemble hierarchy of the DMS (i.e. partially fed by the Novice Adult Band, and feeding into the advanced Dunedin Concert Band). 

Primary expectations include:

• Be the Program’s lead contact internally and externally
• Conduct the ensemble, including selecting, sourcing and obtaining sheet music, concert programs, assigning or auditioning for placement
• Arrange and coordinate all performances with appropriate parties, including hosts and venues
• Recruit and enroll participants
• Ensure the Program has an Associate Conductor available for all scheduled events

Your record of awesomeness will ideally include:

• Previous experience leading a musical ensemble at an intermediate level
• Ongoing performing in a community band or orchestra on at least one instrument
• Examples of your enthusiasm, encouragement of others, impressive organization and communication skills, familiarity with Google (Gmail, docs, drive), and a heart for serving
• Successful recruitment of participants, audiences, volunteers, and local contacts
• A willingness to do any task, delegate tasks, promote your musical family, and recommend your best players to advanced-level ensembles
• An engaging and professional onstage decorum

Be prepared to take ownership of this ensemble for your duration as its primary driver. The Dunedin Music Society is a supportive and encouraging organization that veers away from self-centeredness and egocentrism, but instead uplifts those who wish to serve and make our community a better place through sharing live music. Socializing and networking are as paramount as the music itself. While we are working towards being the most ideal music organization on Planet Earth, we believe that professionalism and accuracy in writing and organizational skills will help us get there. Are you the person we didn’t know we’d find? Check out our values: https://dunedinmusicsociety.org/about/ 

Send your PDF resume and an explanation of why you are the best candidate via email to:
Stephen P Brown, General Director

Before 12pm, Tuesday August 24, 2021.

Auditions will be 7pm, Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in Dunedin, FL.
Details sent to short-listed applicants.
Start date: Monday, September 20, 2021 6:30pm in Palm Harbor, FL

The DMS encourages applications from anyone belonging to the human race who believes they can deliver an amazing experience, no matter their age, gender, religion, size, or any other social identifiers.

The world’s largest source of nonprofit information awards its top rating to the Dunedin Music Society.

In times of uncertainty in so many areas of life, the Dunedin Music Society reaches beyond normal expectations with its activities and finances. This transparency has been recognized by Guidestar, the number one philanthropic research database designed to fill in the knowledge gaps you need to find the best charities to donate to and get involved with.

The DMS was recently awarded Guidestar’s Platinum Seal for 2021, the highest ranking possible, because of its strategic plan to “Recover, Rebuild & Reconnect” and for using the Geneva Emotional Musical Scales metrics to determine the effects of live music on audiences and performers.

New residents to the area continue reaching out to the DMS seeking opportunities to perform, learn about music, or attend live, in-person concerts. The DMS has presented outdoor and live-streamed performances since October, and the Dunedin Concert Band recently presented its second indoor performance this year, with Dr. Jeff Traster, the composer of “Declaration” performed during the concert, in attendance. He remarked “What an enthusiastic crowd and a breath of fresh air to experience greater normalcy on our way to Arts Recovery!” More than half the audience were newcomers discovering what makes Dunedin delightful.

Not-for-profit formed to create transparency

The DMS started as the Dunedin Concert Band in 1981. In 2014, the City of Dunedin Parks & Recreation Department asked Maestro Stephen P Brown to assume leadership of the band and create a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public charity for financial accountability. Instead of just signing the State of Florida template form, it took a steering committee of performers, Parks & Rec reps, audience members and residents 18 months to devise our constitution and bylaws. It was during that process that the organization was named the “Dunedin Music Society” to not limit ourselves to just one band.

Since incorporating in December 2016, the DMS has grown to operate four ensembles, including the Dunedin Concert Band, Florida Symphonic Winds, Pinellas Community Players, and Rhythm Kings Jazz Orchestra, and eight ongoing and annual programs including the Pinellas Festival of Community Bands, Virtual Band Festivals, and a 2022 European Tour. We have a comprehensive membership program, including a VIP Maestro’s Circle, secured a handful of select Music Maker corporate and local business sponsors, and launched our first fundraising campaign called “COVID Catch-Up Challenge.” 

An organization made up of performers, audiences and community advocates, the Dunedin Music Society’s Sustainable Development Goals include good physical and emotional health and well-being, quality education, decent work and economic growth, and reduced inequalities, with the maximum possible transparency.

Passionate individuals are encouraged to contact the DMS at http://dunedinmusicsociety.org or 727.800.3727

Are you the Executive Director (Administration Curator) our members are looking for: Experienced, a coordinator, a recruiter and delegator but able to do the work when necessary, supportive & encouraging, someone who can befriend potential funders, ensure commitments are consistently met on time, and an optimistic servant leader for our members, volunteers, performers and audiences?

Check out the job description and apply by April 5 to see if we’re a good fit for each other.

Details here:

https://dunedinmusicsociety.org/executive-director-search-2021/