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PROGRAM: Cultural Arts Program
Title: Accompanist
Specialty Areas: Percussion instruments and orchestras
Location: Brooklyn
Reports to: Cultural Arts Program Associate

Organizational Mission:
Ifetayo’s mission is to prepare young people and their families for all aspects of their lives through comprehensive and holistic programs that help to empower them to become self-sufficient, productive adults who are actively engaged in the improvement of their communities. This mission is carried out as we work to achieve the five primary objectives of the organization which are:

1. to develop cultural awareness and self-esteem by exposing youth and families to traditional African artistic forms and their evolution into contemporary cultures;

2. to provide youth, families and communities of African descent with the tools required to become self-sufficient and to transcend challenges that are perpetuated across generations;

3. to support youth, families and communities of African descent to reach their optimum potential by attaining a harmonious balance between the mind, body, and spirit and through proper nutrition, exercise, and cultural awareness;

4. to create leaders for local neighborhoods and international communities

5. to develop, document and disseminate a comprehensive, African-centered approach to youth and community development.

Program Summary:
The Cultural Arts Program is dedicated to creating an avenue for artistic and cultural expression that encourages heightened self-esteem by ensuring an atmosphere in which youth can excel while learning technical skills that enable them to express themselves with grace, clarity and dignity. Classes are offered weekly on Saturday in dance (African, Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop), music (Djimbe ,Trap Drum, Voice, Flute, Saxophone, Keyboard, Balafon, Brazilian Percussion), drama (Toddler Creative Expressions and Acting), and visual arts (Fashion Design and Construction, Jewelry Making, Painting, Sketching and Drawing and Sculpture). Ifetayo serves over 230 children between the ages of 2 -21 The goal of the Cultural Arts Program is to promote and facilitate the engagement of students in their development in the arts, while enhancing their cultural literacy, citizenship skills and personal growth as well rounded and healthy members of society. By attracting and retaining high level, notable artists, many in the second phase of their career, we expose the youth to experienced world renowned professionals, with whom students may otherwise not have access. The Cultural Arts program is an exploration to create a positive self-image amongst community youth while developing knowledge of self, through the use of various art disciplines as they relate to the culture of the African Diaspora. This program facilitates the fulfillment of Ifetayo’s mission to address the creative, social, educational, cultural and economic needs of Brooklyn and surrounding communities.

Position Description:
Accompanists are responsible for assisting in the energy of the classes which they accompany. They are responsible for assisting with the rhythmic learning of the students and must work in collaboration with the teacher.

Key Responsibilities
Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Attend all Cultural Arts Program Planning Meetings and Staff Training
  
• Arrive to classes on time
  
• Set up and break down of equipment used in class including chairs, drums, sticks, etc.
  
• Introduce students to rhythms and the history of the rhythms that are played in class
  
• Assist teacher with development of presentation
  
• Submit invoices in a timely manner (invoices are due the 1st day of the month )
  
• Be available and present at all rehearsals, dress rehearsals and end-of-year presentations
  
• Assist with keeping the order of each class that they accompanying

• Strong interest in youth development and developing youth through the arts
  
• Musical background and performance with two/three years experience
  
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  
• Good organizing, planning, and presentation skills

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