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Assistant Director

We are looking for an Assistant Conductor to fill in when conductor is unable to be with us at rehearsals or gigs.  We rehearse Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 at the Sandra Lloyd Performing Arts Center in Riverton.  We would like to hire someone who is fun and energetic, and who likes to work on improving a band's performance while working under the direction of the conductor.

Desired Traits: ·
  • Love of Jazz music 
  • Experience with conducting/directing a band  
  • Availability to attend rehearsals on Thursday evenings as well as some local shows, events, and concerts when necessary 
  • Willingness to work with band members to improve their ensemble playing 
  • Experience arranging ensemble music
It would be music to our ears if you also had: ·
  • An interest in live music and a knowledge Big Band Repertoire 
  • At least 1 year experience in conducting or directing a big band jazz ensemble
Responsibilities: 
1. Work with the director to program music for the rehearsals and performances
2. Work with the band librarian to assure music is organized, complete, and accessible.
3. Work with the director to lead the band as needed throughout the season.

About Us: The Riverton Jazz Band is a community band composed of exceptional players who seek to spread their love of Jazz and the arts to the local greater Salt Lake City community. We play a few concerts a month in a summer, and about 1 concert a month in the off seasons. We rehearse regularly on Thursday nights at 7    pm in Riverton, UT. We strive to be an inclusive band, but we do require auditions for new members and directors

Bass player Needed!

Audition: Send us a 2 minute solo video clip (unaccompanied or with minus track. Please do not send a clip of you playing with a band.)
Selected applicants will then be invited to meet with the section leader and play with the band for a rehearsal.
Deadline: March 17, 2022
Instruments: bass
Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 7 to 9 at the Sandra Lloyd Performing Arts Center in Riverton.
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alto sax player Needed!

Audition: Send us a 2 minute solo video clip (unaccompanied or with minus track. Please do not send a clip of you playing with a band.)
Selected applicants will then be invited to meet with the section leader and play with the band for a rehearsal.
Deadline: March 17, 2022
Instruments: Alto Sax
Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 7 to 9 at the Sandra Lloyd Performing Arts Center in Riverton.
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