Choral Director ( Fall Musical Productions)

Young World Physical Education; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,300; Full time

Job summary

Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, Illinois seeks a Choral Director for the fall musical to lead vocal instruction and auditions. The role collaborates with the production team to shape a compelling performance.

The position covers after-school rehearsals (approximately 2 hours, multiple days weekly) and coordination with the orchestra conductor and choreographer to align music with scenes.

Qualifications

• Clear and professional communication with students and staff.
• Ability to collaborate with production team including orchestra conductor and choreographer.
• Experience leading choral and/or musical theatre music direction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select, prepare, and distribute vocal music for auditions.
• Provide professional assessment of students’ vocal abilities at auditions.
• Collaborate with the director to develop and implement a comprehensive rehearsal schedule for music instruction.
• Instruct and rehearse cast members in all vocal music (mid‑September through early November; approximately 2 hours after school, up to 5 days per week, with scheduling flexibility).
• Refine and polish student voices throughout the production for articulation, projection, and musicality.
• Conduct vocal warm‑ups prior to performances (6:30 PM).
• Coordinate with the choreographer to ensure alignment between rehearsal music and any rehearsal recordings.
• Serve as liaison with the orchestra conductor during the sitzprobe rehearsal.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Piano accompaniment

Choral direction

Musical theatre direction

Instructional skills

Job description

Choral Director (Fall Musical Productions)

Willowbrook High School, DuPage High School District 88, Villa Park, Illinois is seeking a qualified and experienced Choral Director for the fall musical. This seasonal position plays a vital role in supporting the artistic and educational goals of the program through high-quality vocal instruction and collaboration with the production team.

Job Details

Job ID: 5716597
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Duration: Fall Season
Position Type: Seasonal
Salary: $2,992.86 to $4,338.68 Per Season

Primary Responsibilities

• Select, prepare, and distribute vocal music for auditions.
• Provide professional assessment of students’ vocal abilities at auditions.
• Collaborate with the director to develop and implement a comprehensive rehearsal schedule for music instruction.
• Instruct and rehearse cast members in all vocal music (mid‑September through early November; approximately 2 hours after school, up to 5 days per week, with scheduling flexibility).
• Refine and polish student voices throughout the production for articulation, projection, and musicality.
• Conduct vocal warm‑ups prior to performances (6:30 PM).
• Coordinate with the choreographer to ensure alignment between rehearsal music and any rehearsal recordings.
• Serve as liaison with the orchestra conductor during the sitzprobe rehearsal.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

• Communicate clearly and professionally.
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary production team (e.g., technical staff, choreographer, orchestra conductor).
• Proficiency in piano accompaniment.
• Prior experience in choral direction and/or musical theatre music direction preferred.
• Strong instructional skills, with the ability to motivate, support, and challenge student performers.

Salary

May be granted a maximum of five years experience for documented experience. $2,992.86 to $4,338.68 per season.