Music Director at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

5 days ago


Singapore NANYANG ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS Full time
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts: Music Director Position

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the esteemed faculty of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. We are seeking a highly accomplished musician and educator to lead our wind ensembles as their Music Director.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing musical leadership and support in the management and delivery of curriculum, which includes:

  • Undertaking 14-18 hours per week during term time for individual lessons, lectures, chamber music, small ensembles, orchestral sectionals, faculty studies, and masterclasses.

Designing, preparing, and developing curriculum materials, including syllabi and a vibrant artistic programme for various wind ensembles.

Contributing towards review of curriculum and academic activities.

Overseeing the learning progress, performance, attendance, and well-being of students in this Faculty.

Mentoring and assessing students' assignments/performances/projects.

Performing administrative duties as expected of an academic staff.

Fostering a quality-focused learning environment where students are well-supported and provided with necessary guidance to fulfil their potential in various careers.

Establishing and developing links with industry and institutions to foster a total approach of academic pursuit alongside industry practice and professional development.

Being involved in Programme/School level strategic planning and contributing to the Academy's strategic planning process.

Strategizing recruitment plans to raise and maintain student enrolment numbers and create opportunities for future employment.

Maintaining an active interest in artistic and pedagogical innovations in faculty specialisation, music, and education by updating teaching methods, standards, and repertoire comparable with the current local and international music landscape.

About You

We seek a candidate who minimally possesses a Master's Degree qualification in a related discipline, a reputation in artistic-scholarly practice with a minimum of 5 years of teaching and relevant working experience at a tertiary level.

Extensive knowledge and broad range of experience in wind and brass repertoire, programming, and contemporary pedagogical methods, as well as curriculum development to develop theoretical foundation for performers.

An active practice in research, orchestral leadership, ensemble co-ordination, and collaboration, with extended professional network in musical and pedagogical to organise guest masterclasses, external adjudicators, and industry-related projects where appropriate.

A positive, enthusiastic, and results-oriented individual with the ability to engage students in their learning and prepare them for a diverse range of artistic opportunities to perform, as well as a team player with good interpersonal skills, excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.


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