Creative Music Director for Middle School Theater

Oak Park Elementary District 97; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Park Elementary District 97 invites applications for BRAVO, a Music Director position at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School. The MD will teach, lead, and refine music for full-scale musical theater productions as part of an after-school contractor team.

Rehearsals span Monday–Friday 3:30–6:30pm with some Saturdays 9am–12pm, plus tech week times. Ideal candidates read music confidently, accompany with strong piano skills, and guide students with clarity, intention, and creativity.

Qualifications

• Strong piano and vocal skills; reading music scores confidently.
• Experience in musical theater or music education with youth.
• Leadership to direct performers in a rehearsal setting.
• Ability to collaborate with directors, choreographers, and production staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach and refine music for full-scale productions, including vocal parts and dynamics.
• Collaborate with directors and production team to support artistic vision.
• Prepare rehearsals with clear goals, schedules, and material.
• Lead rehearsals with piano skills, coaching, and a positive environment.
• Coordinate sound needs, mics, and balance during tech and performances.
• Support tech week with budget awareness and collaboration on set elements.

Skills

Piano proficiency

Vocal coaching

Reading music scores

Leadership

Communication

Tools

QLab

Wireless microphones operation

Job description

Oak Park Elementary District 97 invites applications for BRAVO, a Music Director position at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School. The MD will teach, lead, and refine music for full-scale musical theater productions as part of an after-school contractor team.

Rehearsals span Monday–Friday 3:30–6:30pm with some Saturdays 9am–12pm, plus tech week times. Ideal candidates read music confidently, accompany with strong piano skills, and guide students with clarity, intention, and creativity.