Conservatory Cabaret Musical Director

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music in Boston is seeking a capable music professional to lead the Cabaret Ensemble, directing music for three yearly shows and accompanying all performances and rehearsals. You will also coach performers and collaborate with directors to produce high-quality productions for the Boston community.

The role requires coaching experience, leadership skills, and a strong belief in the program's mission.

Qualifications

• Music direction background required.
• Experience with coaching and knowledge of both musical theater and popular song rep.
• Strong leadership and management skills. Comfortable working in a variety of non-traditional spaces.
• Strong belief in the mission of the program.

Responsibilities

• Music direct three cabaret shows to be performed in the Boston community.
• Responsible for all musical arrangements.
• Assist with marketing and recruitment of the ensemble.
• In partnership with the director(s) and the Chief of Staff, audition and accompany performers.
• Responsible for teaching music to all Cabaret performers.
• Assist with oversight of weekly rehearsals of all Cabaret performers.
• Accompany all Cabaret performances and rehearsals.
• Represent the Conservatory at all performances in a responsible and mature manner.
• Additional duties to be assigned

Skills

Music direction

Coaching experience

Leadership and management

Non-traditional spaces

Job description

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

Remain in "valid" Visa status as applicable.

A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

Responsible for the musical direction of Cabaret Ensemble. Must help produce, music direct, and coach three productions (one each semester and one holiday show) to be performed throughout the Boston community. In addition, this person must accompany all Cabaret performances and rehearsals.

Mission of Cabaret Ensemble:
Through the Student Employment Program, students are to be compensated to perform a Cabaret style show at a variety of non-profit institutions such as hospitals, assisted living centers, and schools, bringing the joy of performance to those who do not have regular access to the arts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Music direct three cabaret shows to be performed in the Boston community.
• Responsible for all musical arrangements..
• Assist with marketing and recruitment of the ensemble.
• In partnership with the director(s) and the Chief of Staff, audition and accompany performers.
• Responsible for teaching music to all Cabaret performers.
• Assist with oversight of weekly rehearsals of all Cabaret performers.
• Accompany all Cabaret performances and rehearsals.
• Represent the Conservatory at all performances in a responsible and mature manner.
• Additional duties to be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Music direction background required.
• Experience with coaching and knowledge of both musical theater and popular song rep.
• Strong leadership and management skills.Comfortable working in a variety of non-traditional spaces.
• Strong belief in the mission of the program.

Pay Rate: 17.51

Berklee College of Music

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Company size 51-200 employees

Company type Educational Founded 2012

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