President and Chief Executive Officer
- Employer
- American Pianists Association
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- $150,000.00 - $200,000.00
- Closing date
- Feb 23, 2023
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the American
Pianists Association in the search for a President and Chief
Executive Officer.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and Chief
Executive Officer will provide visionary and strategic leadership
to the American Pianists Association (APA), ensuring the
fulfillment of APA's mission to discover, promote, and advance the
careers of young, American, world-class classical and jazz
pianists. The President and Chief Executive Officer will provide
leadership for all aspects of the organization and should be an
exceptional leader with intellectual breadth, a creative mindset,
and experience building partnerships, leading teams, and raising
funds. The President and Chief Executive Officer will demonstrate a
commitment to furthering APA's dedication to diversity, equity,
inclusion, and belonging and an ability to continue the path
forward toward more diversity and inclusion through meaningful
improvements while supporting the professional growth and
development of all members of the organization.
The American Pianists Association supports aspiring young artists
through unique classical and jazz competitions. Based in
Indianapolis, Indiana, the APA nurtures the artistic growth of
America’s top young pianists by focusing on creative expression and
career development. The largest and most prestigious support is
given through a biennial competition known as the American Pianists
Awards. Since its founding in 1979, the American Pianists
Association has supported 48 American Pianists Awards
winners.
The American Pianists Awards are held every two years, alternating
classical and jazz, to discover the best aspiring young American
pianists. These unique and innovative competitions span 13 months
and provide a platform to deeply engage musical artists in a
variety of creative formats and settings. With a cash prize and two
years of career advancement and support valued at over $200,000,
the American Pianists Awards offers one of the most coveted prizes
in the music world and the largest for American jazz pianists. Part
of the American Pianists Awards competition requires every finalist
to complete a residency with a high school orchestra or jazz band.
Residencies span three days and culminate in a joint public
performance with school musicians. Known as Concerto Curriculum,
this program brings the beauty of world-class music to new
audiences and non-traditional venues, provides pedagogical growth
for developing artists, and inspires new generations of young
musicians.
Music is the artistic language of APA contestants, shaped by
the diversity of the world around them. It delights, informs, and
inspires. The American Pianists Association is committed to an
environment for its artists, audiences, community partners, Board,
and staff that is based on the values of diversity, equity,
inclusion, and justice. It is actively enacting strategic and
annual plans that provide focused, measurable strategies for living
out these values every day.
The President and Chief Executive Officer should possess
significant knowledge of the music industry and deep relationships
within the industry nurtured over time. The President and Chief
Executive Officer should be able to navigate all things musical to
successfully lead the Association's biennial competition, the
American Pianists Awards, while hiring and onboarding the
Association's next Artistic Advisor. The President and Chief
Executive Officer should be able to fluently articulate the meaning
of music in their lives—a love of and appreciation for music being
a critical component of the necessary skillset for this role. A
bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience is required for this position as is at least seven years
of nonprofit leadership experience. Experience within a performing
arts environment is highly preferred. All applications must be
accompanied by a cover letter and resume. Cover letters should be
responsive to the mission of the American Pianists Association as
well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the
position prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000
annually.
To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1245.
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