GHS Musical Director

Applitrack; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,800; Full time

Job summary

Greenwich Public Schools at Greenwich High School seeks a GHS Musical Director to oversee auditions, casting, teaching choral music to the company, securing pit musicians, preparing pit players, and conducting the musical in performances.

The role involves meeting with the director and choreographer to plan production, attending auditions, and coordinating rehearsals from February through May, including daily pit rehearsal leadership and performance conducting. A stipend of $5,945 is offered.

Qualifications

• Piano skills to play auditions and rehearsals.
• Choral music knowledge to teach parts.
• Musical knowledge to prepare orchestra.
• Preference will be given to Greenwich Public Schools staff.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with and discussing production selection and strategies with the director, technical director, and choreographer.
• Following the audition and rehearsal schedule set forth by the director.
• Attending auditions and helping with cast selection for the show.
• Teaching the actors/singers the music, usually 2-4 afternoons per week as set forth by the rehearsal schedule based on February - May production dates.
• Training the pit band/orchestra musicians on the music, usually 1-2 afternoons per week for 5 weeks.
• Contacting and hiring any professional musicians needed for the production.
• Playing for and leading the rehearsals daily for the 3 weeks prior to the opening of the musical.
• Conducting/leading the performances, usually 3-4 depending on the show selection.
• Working collaboratively with the director and choreographer to create musical cuts needed for the production.

Skills

Piano skills

Choral music knowledge

Musical knowledge

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Greenwich Public Schools

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Activity Sponsor
• Date Posted:
  9/4/2026
• Location:
  Greenwich High School
• Date Available:
  As soon as filled

GHS Musical Director
Stipend: $5,945
The GHS Musical Director is responsible for attending auditions, participating in casting, teaching the choral music to the company, securing musicians for the pit, preparing the pit musicians, and conducting the musical in performances.

Essential Responsibilities

• Meeting with and discussing production selection and strategies with the director, technical director, and choreographer
• Following the audition and rehearsal schedule set forth by the director
• Attending auditions and helping with cast selection for the show
• Teaching the actors/singers the music, usually 2-4 afternoons per week as set forth by the rehearsal schedule based on (approximately) February - Mayproduction dates
• Training the pit band/orchestra musicians on the music, usually 1-2 afternoons per week for 5 weeks
• Contacting and hiring any professional musicians needed for the production
• Playing for and leading the rehearsals daily for the 3 weeks prior to the opening of the musical
• Conducting/leading the performances, usually 3-4 depending on the show selection
• Working collaboratively with the director and choreographer to create musical cuts needed for the production

Qualifications

• Piano skills (to play auditions and rehearsals)
• Choral music knowledge to teach parts
• Musical knowledge to be able to prepare orchestra
• Preference will be given to Greenwich Public Schools staff

Postings current as of 10/6/2026 6:33:37 PM CST.

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