Instructor Ii (At Will - Pianist​/Chorale

Instructor II Torrance Theatre Company

The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Instructor II to serve at the Torrance Theatre Company!

The Community Services Department offers Torrance residents the unique opportunity to help achieve a sense of purpose, identity, self-worth and improved self-esteem within the specialized areas of Cultural Arts, Library, Parks and Recreation. The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services, activities, programs and facilities for all those who live, learn, work and play in the City of Torrance.

The mission of the Cultural Services Division is to strengthen the City of Torrance as a unique center for cultural programs, the arts and arts education through developing the Torrance Cultural Arts Center as a unified campus for learning and excellence; providing classes, programs, and events that enrich the community through arts training and instruction for all levels of learning;

creating new arts experiences and attracting new audiences; serving the unique needs of artists, connecting their work to the public and developing unique artistic resources of and for this community.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Advanced piano playing;
• Understanding of music theory, harmony, rhythm, composition, and transposition;
• Knowledge of Popular, jazz and rock, musical theater, and classical music;
• Knowledge of choral vocal techniques;
• Knowledge of proper diction and foreign languages as related to musical pieces;

Hours:

This is a recurrent, part-time, non-civil service, as needed position. Hours are flexible but concentrated around advertised Torrance Civic Chorale performances. This position may be expected to work some evenings and weekends.

The City offers ample opportunities for career growth throughout the organization with its 14 departments, which work together to provide quality service, enriching programs, and exciting events to keep the community safe and thriving. The City also proudly offers exceptional employee benefits and perks!