Description

The Vice President for Artistic Planning and Programs serves as the organization’s chief artistic strategist.  Guided by CSO’s strategic plan and the artistic vision of the Music Director, they oversee the planning and implementation of all artistic programming across classical, pops, education and special projects.  The VP collaborates closely with the Music Director, Principal Pops Conductor, Chorus Director, GM and external partners to shape a coherent and compelling artistic and educational portfolio that grows audiences, deepens impact, positions the orchestra as a cultural leader in the region and beyond, and supports revenue goals.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities
 

•       Serve as a member of the senior leadership team in establishing organizational strategy, priorities, goals and budget and fostering a positive and inclusive organizational culture 
•       Lead the multi-year artistic planning process in collaboration with the Music Director, Principal Pops Conductor, Chorus Director, Artistic Administrator, Artistic Advisory Committee and Community Engagement & Belonging Committee, developing and planning innovative and inclusive artistic and educational programs and concert experiences that attract and educate audiences and support revenue goals, including selection of themes, repertoire and guest artists 
•       Ensure programming reflects artistic excellence, a broad range of voices and perspectives, and relevance to the community
•       Align repertoire and projects with budget parameters, revenue goals, and organizational capacity
•       Cultivate a network of professional contacts in classical music and pops, including conductors, soloists, composers, artist managers, agents, designers, directors, etc. 
•       Invite, schedule, negotiate with, contract and engage guest artists, including conductors, soloists, composers, dancers, stage directors, guest designers, and other collaborators 
•       Manage commissioning and contracting of works of music and music-related works of video and projection design, choreography, theatrical productions 
•       Establish artistic partnerships to collaborate on co-commissions, content creation, etc.
•       Collaborate with the Music Director, General Manager, VP of Marketing and other pertinent staff in developing each season’s calendar, including schedule of rehearsals, concerts, and other activities 
•       Attend rehearsals and concerts, ensuring high-quality productions and artist/audience experiences 
•       Develop and oversee the Artistic Programs and Education budgets 
•       Provide leadership and vision for Education and Community Engagement, including CSO’s four youth symphonies, youth concerts, in-school programs, family events, adult learning and community partnerships
•       Integrate education and engagement programs with the broader artistic strategy, ensuring clear throughlines between the stage, the classroom and the community.
•       Support the Education team in curriculum development, teacher partnerships, and program evaluation, balancing quality, scale and impact
•       Champion access, inclusion and equity through program design, partnerships, and pricing strategies
•       Represent artistic and educational needs in planning for CSO’s new building, including stage configuration, acoustics, technology, rehearsal/education spaces, and flexible venues.
•       Collaborate on digital strategy, including live streams, recordings and media projects that extend the reach of artistic and educational work
•       Identify and pilot additional ways to monetize CSO’s artistic expertise and assets
•       Participate in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors and prospective donors interested in funding artistic and education programs, initiatives or collaborations; ensure programming is aligned with donor/sponsor values 
•       Stay abreast of emerging artists, composers, visual content creators, and artistic activities in the classical music field and recommend new activities and models to advance the organization’s priorities and drive the future of the art form 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive listing of duties, responsibilities, and key performance objectives that are expected of the employee. These items may change, or new job-related items may be assigned from time to time.