HMS Teaching Artist - Saxophone

Position: Teaching Artist - Saxophone (Jazz)
Department: Learning - YOLA
Status: Part-Time
Reports to: Associate Operations Director
Instrument Focus: Saxophone (Jazz)
Primary Work Location: Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA), Los Angeles, CA
FLSA Grade: Non-Exempt

About Learning at the LA Phil:
Leading the LA Phil's strategic engagement with youth and education across Los Angeles, the Learning programs at the LA Phil champion the organization's investment in the larger arts ecosystem while providing thought leadership and advocacy for youth engagement program models that uplift and inspire.

About the YOLA Program:

Mission Statement:
YOLA provides transformational and equitable access to music education for young people from underserved communities, to support their personal development, their communities, and beyond.

YOLA Vision for Impact:
By 2035, YOLA is serving well over 4,000 students across LA County.

Thousands of alumni believe the transformative experience of playing music with the YOLA community contributed to their personal development, a path to excellence, and a deep and lasting love of music, motivating them to meaningfully contribute as adults to the creative industry ecosystem.

Program Summary:
YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) is LA Phil's signature education program, inspired by El Sistema and led by Gustavo Dudamel.

YOLA provides over 1,700 students annually access to instruments, high-quality music instruction, and holistic support at no cost.

The work of YOLA focuses on:
- Local programs serving communities across Los Angeles
- National programs supporting musicians, educators, and administrators

About Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) & HOLA Music Studios (HMS):
Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) provides underserved youth with exceptional programs in academics, arts, and athletics within a nurturing environment, empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education, and strengthen their communities.

HOLA's core values are Respect, Responsibility, Positive Communication, Inclusion, and Support.

HOLA Music Studios (HMS), supported through the partnership and support of the LA Phil, is a free music education program made possible through HOLA - Heart of Los Angeles Youth.

HOLA has served the Rampart District of Los Angeles for over 30 years.

HMS currently serves over 80 students living in and around the Rampart District by providing free instruments and music instruction to participating students who uphold program expectations around instrument care, practice, participation in music programming, and academic tutoring.

HOLA Music embodies the core values of all HOLA programs.

Position Summary:
The Saxophone (Jazz) Teaching Artist is a core member of YOLA's faculty, delivering high-quality, culturally responsive instruction at the Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) site.

This role includes private lessons, sectionals, and ensemble rehearsals while fostering a supportive and inclusive musical environment.

The Teaching Artist bri...