Mainstage Music Director for Musical Theatre (Part-Time)

I Can Do That Performing Arts Center; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

ICDT! is seeking a part-time Music Director to lead the musical direction of Mainstage productions for a youth theatre program in Danville, CA. The role involves teaching vocal music, guiding rehearsals, and ensuring ensemble harmony for approximately 50 performers aged 14–18.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in musical theatre music direction, strong piano skills, and the ability to tailor harmonies to fit young voices. Collaboration with the Director is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience directing music for musical theatre.
• Ability to teach vocal harmony and ensemble singing to youths aged 14–18.
• Strong collaboration with directors and choreographers.

Responsibilities

• Teach all vocal music and harmonies to cast members.
• Lead music rehearsals and warm-ups.
• Provide age-appropriate vocal technique instruction and coaching.
• Attend final dress rehearsal and provide notes to cast.
• Create music learning materials and harmony tracks.
• Collaborate with Director to align musical direction with staging.

Skills

Piano proficiency

Teach harmonies

Ensemble direction

Vocal technique for youth

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Background check

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music / Musical Theatre / Music Education

Tools

Finale/Sibelius

Job description

Mainstage Music Director (Part-Time) for Musical Theatre

Organization: ICDT!

Position Type: Part-Time

Hours: 2-4 hours/week (rehearsals are Tues/Thurs between 4-6pm)

Pay Rate: $25-$30 per hour, commensurate with experience

About ICDT!

ICDT! is a youth-focused performing arts center dedicated to creating inclusive, high-quality theatre experiences for young performers and our community. We value collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning, and we strive to create a safe, supportive environment both onstage and behind the scenes.

Position Overview

ICDT! is seeking a passionate, collaborative, and experienced Music Director to lead the musical direction of our Mainstage productions. This part-time, hourly position plays a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission to provide high-quality theatrical training and performance opportunities for young artists.

The Music Director is responsible for teaching vocal music, including harmonies and ensemble work, supporting healthy vocal development, and ensuring musical excellence in performance. Mainstage productions are casts of approximately 50 students ages 14-18. The Music Director will work closely with the Director to deliver high-quality musical theatre productions while fostering growth and confidence in young performers.

Responsibilities

Musical Direction & Instruction

• Teach all vocal music, including harmonies, to cast members.
• Lead music rehearsals, including vocal warm ups.
• Provide age-appropriate vocal technique instruction and coaching.
• Ensure accurate musical interpretation and ensemble cohesion.

Production Collaboration

• Create music learning materials, including harmony tracks
• Collaborate closely with the Director to align with staging and vision
• Adjust intricate harmonies to align with cast abilities (simplify or adjust parts as needed to fit vocal ranges and abilities)
• Attend final dress rehearsal and provide notes to cast.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in musical theatre music direction.
• Strong piano proficiency.
• Ability to teach harmonies clearly and build a strong ensemble sound.
• Knowledge of healthy vocal technique for developing voices.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Energy, patience, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to pass background screening requirements, if applicable.

Preferred (but not required)

• Prior experience working on youth theatre or educational productions
• Experience teaching youth performers
• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Musical Theatre, Music Education, Vocal Performance, or related field.
• Experience teaching and building multi-part harmonies (2-4 part ensemble work).
• Ability to arrange or adapt vocal parts to suit cast strengths.
• Familiarity with rehearsal tracks, click tracks, or music notation software (e.g., Finale, Sibelius, MuseScore) and ability to assist with basic music editing or track preparation when needed.
• Strong classroom management skills in a group rehearsal environment.
• Previous collaboration with directors and choreographers in a production setting.

Schedule

The Music Director would be needed at Tuesday and/or Thursday rehearsals from 4-6pm. Additional hours during final dress rehearsal and performance week may be needed.

Compensation

This is a part-time position, approximately 2-4 hours per week, paying $25-$30 per hour, depending on experience.