High School Musical Director & Pit Conductor (Evening, Part-Time)

TrulyHired; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 1,900 - 2,500; Part time

Job summary

Salem Public Schools is seeking a part-time Musical Director for the Salem High School Winter Musical (SY 2026-2027). The role includes live piano accompaniment, vocal coaching, pit conducting, and close collaboration with the Director and Choreographer.

The position is a stipend role for after-school work during fall and early winter. The ideal candidate brings piano proficiency, sight-reading, proven pit orchestras experience, and prior work directing youth or high school productions, along

Qualifications

• Piano accompaniment and sight-reading skills.
• Experience conducting musical theater pit orchestras preferred.
• Prior experience directing youth, high school, or community theater vocals.
• Excellent patience, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend auditions, provide accompaniment as needed, and assist with casting.
• Teach solos, duets, and ensemble harmonies to high school performers.
• Provide live piano accompaniment during music rehearsals.
• Conduct the pit orchestra for sitzprobe, dress rehearsals and performances.
• Collaborate with the Director and Choreographer to realize the artistic vision.

Skills

Piano accompaniment

Sight-reading

Conducting

Youth directing

Job description

Salem Public Schools is seeking a part-time Musical Director for the Salem High School Winter Musical (SY 2026-2027). The role includes live piano accompaniment, vocal coaching, pit conducting, and close collaboration with the Director and Choreographer.

The position is a stipend role for after-school work during fall and early winter. The ideal candidate brings piano proficiency, sight-reading, proven pit orchestras experience, and prior work directing youth or high school productions, along