Lucent Music & Arts | Long Island City, NYC Lucent Music & Arts is seeking a creative, engaging multi-instrumentalist to join Lucent Musical Story Adventures, our interactive live music and storytelling program for young children.

Current Availability Required:

Wednesdays:

2:30-4:30

PM Thursdays:

9:50 AM-10:50

AM Fridays:

11:50 AM-12:50 PM

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Lucent Musical Story Adventures introduces young children to classical music through live instrumental performance, storytelling, movement, and musical interaction. A narrator and live musician(s) work together to bring each story to life, using music to represent characters, emotions, movement, and key moments in the story.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The musician will collaborate closely with the narrator to create the musical world of each story. Perform live music throughout the story Improvise music in response to the narrator, characters, emotions, and actions Create short musical cues, transitions, sound effects, and character themes Perform selected classical repertoire connected to each story Collaborate naturally with the narrator and other musicians Demonstrate different instruments and sounds to children Engage children through interactive musical activities Attend scheduled rehearsals and production meetings Prepare assigned music and creative material in advance Arrive early and fully prepared with required instruments and equipment

REQUIREMENTS

Strong professional-level musicianship Proficiency in 2 or more instruments (besides guitar) Strong improvisation and musical collaboration skills Ability to perform both prepared repertoire and spontaneous musical material Comfortable responding musically to a narrator and live audience Comfortable performing for and interacting with young children Expressive and engaging stage presence Reliable, punctual, organized, and well-prepared Able to work collaboratively and take direction

Preferred:

Degree or current studies in Music, Music Performance, Music Education, or a related field. Experience in improvisation, chamber music, musical theater, accompanying, children's programming, or interdisciplinary performance is a plus.

INSTRUMENTS

We especially welcome musicians who play 2+ instruments, such as: Piano/Keyboard, Viola, Violin, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Cello, Other portable instruments

TO APPLY

Please send: Résumé Instruments you play and proficiency level Brief description of your improvisation/performance experience Experience working with children Current availability Performance video(s), if available management@lucentmusicarts.com

Pay:

$50.00 per hour

Compensation Package:

Bonus opportunities

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person