Job Opportunities

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is currently accepting applications for paid summer intern and apprentice positions beginning in May. Apply by March 1, 2025, for consideration.

The Lake Ridge Middle School Band is seeking volunteers to assist with Sectional Night. They are looking for 1–2 students per section to lead focused sectional rehearsals in preparation for the VBODA Assessment preparation.

The International School of Music is seeking a dependable and personable Program Coordinator to join their team. They are particularly interested in a candidate with management potential who will work to create growth with an expectation of long-term commitment.

Island Creek Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a long-term substitute to teach K-6 music classes from mid-February to the end of the school year. Island Creek ES offers a supportive, resource-rich environment, ideal for a senior or graduate music student looking to gain teaching experience.

The Music & Arts store in Oakton, Virginia, is actively seeking skilled and passionate instructors for part-time teaching positions specializing in cello/double bass, clarinet, or flute. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant team dedicated to fostering musical growth and inspiring students of all ages. Ideal candidates should possess a strong foundation in their respective instruments, along with some prior teaching experience.

The Bernard Ebb Songwriting Competition, hosted by Strathmore, invites songwriters of all ages to apply by November 15, 2024. Adult songwriters can compete for a $10,000 Grand Prize, while young songwriters (17 or younger) have a chance to win $2,500. The competition showcases talent across genres, with finalists performing at Strathmore on April 3, 2025.

The Joffrey Ballet School is thrilled to announce its 2025 summer internship program, with positions available in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and more. Offering over 70 paid roles, the program provides free housing, access to classes, and mentorship opportunities with renowned faculty and directors. Students pursuing interests in arts administration, performance arts, education, and related fields are encouraged to apply.

Warrenton Presbyterian Church is seeking candidates for its choral scholar positions. These roles are open to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in vocal music.

First Congregational UCC is seeking a part-time Director of Music Ministry to expand our range of sacred music genres and styles. They are open to splitting this job between a choir director and keyboardist (piano & pipe organ).

The International School of Music is looking for students to fill part-time teaching positions.

St. Mary's Arlington Episcopal Church is looking for a bass section leader beginning September 2024. The time commitment is at least 100 calls per year.

The Capital Carolers are a Christmas caroling group. We go caroling at a variety of venues from 1 Dec thru 24 Dec in the Maryland, Northern Virginia, DC area. We pay singers $85 for a one hour gig and each gig usually has two to 4 singers but occasionally more. For longer gigs we pay $55 for the second contiguous hour and $30 for the third, so a three hour gig would pay $170. There is a 10 min break at the end of each hour for longer gigs but most events are one hour.