Terms and Conditions: Part-time during the school year.
Salary: Per Faculty Senate contract.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
The Music Director for the Oak Park and River Forest High School is part of the artistic team of the production. We are looking for a creative Music Director to be responsible for running rehearsals, teaching all vocal and instrumental music for the production as well as conducting the orchestra pit during performances. Your work will play a tremendous part in telling the story and enhancing the overall performance. This person will work with the director and artistic team to create the best vision for the production. Looking for a collaborative teacher/leader who will work well with both students and adults.
Qualifications
Experience leading or teaching a diverse group of students
Proven experience in theatrical musical direction
Musical expertise both vocal and instrumental
Ability to recruit, teach, mentor and work with student actors and musicians
Understanding of a range of styles and cultural/historical elements of the music of the production
Excellent communication and people skills
Creativity and attention to detail
Ability to collaborate with director and production staff
Organized with positive attitude
Ability to meet sponsor expectations as stated in Student Activities Sponsor Handbook
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Attending and contributing to production meetings ahead of auditions.
Auditioning the singers and making casting recommendations to the director.
Scheduling music rehearsals in collaboration with the director, choreographer and stage manager.
Teaching the cast members and orchestra their music.
Leading music rehearsals for principals, chorus and orchestra.
Supporting, attending and contributing to full cast rehearsals.
Serving as conductor for tech week and production.
In consultation with the director, selecting student orchestra members and rehearsal accompanist.
Working with the sound designer to coordinate microphone use and sound levels for balance.
Studying script and music to understand music requirements in terms of setting, era and character attributes.
Running sitzprobe rehearsal.
Supervising responsibilities of students in the Green Room, rehearsal spaces and performance spaces.
Setting up and breaking down of orchestra pit instruments and set up with the musicians.
Responsibility to return all music and script materials back to the publisher promptly at the conclusion of the production.
Attending Sponsor Meetings and meet expectations given by the Student Activities Director.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
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