High School Musical Director - Mean Girls Production

Winsor School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Full time

Job summary

The Winsor School in Boston, MA seeks an experienced Music Director for the high school production Mean Girls. The role runs from auditions through performances, overseeing musical direction, rehearsals, and hiring up to five musicians.

Collaboration with the Theater Director and tech team is essential, with a focus on safe vocal technique for student performers. Auditions and rehearsals are scheduled prior to performances; compensation is a $5,000 total contractor arrangement paid on Form 1099,

Qualifications

• Keyboard proficiency with piano/keyboard and sight-reading across vocal scores.
• Ability to transpose music to fit student ranges.
• Experience conducting live pit bands or vocal ensembles and cueing performers.
• Proven ability to teach vocal technique, harmony, and rhythm to high school students.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative approach with students and staff.
• Maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries and support inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Hire and manage a five-piece band of professionals or qualified players.
• Accompany vocal rehearsals on keyboard/piano.
• Transpose songs to fit alto/treble vocal ranges for Mean Girls.
• Teach vocal technique, diction, dynamics, and expression for student performers.
• Schedule, coordinate, and lead band rehearsals outside regular rehearsals.
• Collaborate with Theater Director, Tech Director, and sound technician.

Skills

Keyboard proficiency

Transposition

Conducting

Vocal coaching

Communication

Boundaries & inclusion

Job description

The Winsor School in Boston, MA seeks an experienced Music Director for the high school production Mean Girls. The role runs from auditions through performances, overseeing musical direction, rehearsals, and hiring up to five musicians.

Collaboration with the Theater Director and tech team is essential, with a focus on safe vocal technique for student performers. Auditions and rehearsals are scheduled prior to performances; compensation is a $5,000 total contractor arrangement paid on Form 1099,