Conservatory Cabaret Musical Director

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

Job summary

Berklee College of Music seeks a capable Cabaret Ensemble Music Director to lead the musical direction for the Cabaret Ensemble. You will produce, music direct, and coach three productions per year for the Boston community, and accompany all performances and rehearsals.

You will arrange music, assist with marketing and recruitment, audition and accompany performers with directors and Chief of Staff, teach music to performers, oversee weekly rehearsals, and represent the Conservatory at

Qualifications

• Strong piano skills required.
• Music direction experience required.
• Experience coaching; knowledge of musical theatre and pop repertoire.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Comfortable working in non-traditional spaces.
• Strong belief in the program mission.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the musical direction of Cabaret Ensemble.
• Produce, music direct, and coach three productions per year in Boston.
• Accompany all Cabaret performances and rehearsals.
• Arrange music for Cabaret shows and rehearsals.
• Assist with marketing and recruitment of the ensemble.
• Audition and accompany performers with directors and Chief of Staff.
• Teach music to all Cabaret performers.
• Oversee weekly rehearsals of all Cabaret performers.
• Represent the Conservatory at performances.

Skills

Piano skills

Music direction

Coaching & repertoire

Leadership & management

Non-traditional spaces

Program mission

Job description

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.


• Federal Work Study student may apply.


• In good disciplinary standing.


• Must be located in the U.S.


• For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

Responsibilities

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.

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

• Strong piano skills.


• 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

Hiring Manager: Bridgette Hayes