Mean Girls Music Director position (opens in new tab)

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

Job summary

The Winsor School in Boston seeks an experienced Music Director for the high school production Mean Girls. The role oversees musical direction from auditions through performances, leads rehearsals, and coordinates a five-piece band.

This is a contract, independent contractor position paid $5,000 for the production, with performances on April 24-25, 2027. Rehearsals run afternoons after school, with collaboration among the Theater Director and sound staff.

Qualifications

• Keyboard/ piano fluency with sight-reading.
• Ability to transpose music for vocal ranges.
• Experience conducting live bands or vocal ensembles.
• Teaching vocal technique to high school students.
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff.
• Maintain professional boundaries and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Hire and manage professional or qualified five-piece band.
• Accompany vocal rehearsals on keyboard/piano.
• Transpose songs to fit student vocal ranges.
• Teach vocal technique, pitch accuracy, diction, dynamics, and expression for high school voices.
• Schedule, coordinate, and lead band rehearsals outside of regular rehearsals.
• Collaborate with Theater Director, Tech Director, and sound technician.

Skills

Keyboard proficiency

Transposition

Conducting

Vocal coaching

Communication

Professional boundaries

Job description

Mean Girls Music Director position (Boston, MA)

Founded in 1886, The Winsor School is an independent girls’ school for academically promising and motivated students in grades five through twelve. Located in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Research area, our students benefit from the school's longstanding commitment to providing a superior education for girls, inspirational and dedicated faculty, and diverse and talented community. Winsor strives to consciously create an environment of respect and inclusion and to support ethnic, racial, religious and socio-economic diversity among all the constituencies of the school. Winsor supports this commitment through its inclusive curriculum, success addressing a range of learning styles, availability of a wide array of diversity efforts and programs, and participating in the greater Boston community.

Mean Girls Music Director position

The Winsor School is an independent girls' school for academically promising and motivated students in grades five through twelve. Our diverse, vibrant community values intellectual curiosity, authentic engagement, and personal integrity and prepares young women to pursue their aspirations and contribute to the world. Winsor strives to create an environment of respect and inclusion.

Compensation: $5,000 total; independent contractor position paid on a Form 1099.

Supervisors: Head of Performing Arts, Theater Director

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Music Director for our upcoming high school production of Mean Girls to be performed Friday, April 24 and two shows on Saturday, April 25, 2027. The Music Director will oversee the musical direction starting with the auditions, and will run music rehearsals, hire up to five professional musicians, lead band rehearsals, and conduct the band during the performances.

Key Responsibilities

• Hire and manage professional or qualified five-piece band.

• Accompany vocal rehearsals on keyboard/piano.

• Transpose songs or individual musical keys as needed to fit student vocal ranges and performance needs. Please note that Winsor is an all-girls school and all parts are sung by alto/treble voices.

• Teach vocal technique, pitch accuracy, diction, dynamics, and expression as dictated by the roles. Given the demanding, high-pitched belting in Mean Girls, candidates must be able to safely train students in healthy vocal projection and stamina.

• Schedule, coordinate, and lead band rehearsals to ensure the accompaniment is cohesive, accurate, and performance-ready. These rehearsals are outside of the regular rehearsals.

• Work collaboratively with the Theater Director, Tech Director, and sound technician.

Location and schedule:

• All rehearsals and performances will take place at The Winsor School, 103 Pilgrim Road, Boston, MA.

• Auditions are Tuesday, February 2 and Wednesday, February 3, 2026, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

• Rehearsals are Monday-Thursday, 3:00-5:00 p.m., beginning Monday February 8.

• Tech rehearsals are Monday, April 12 through Friday, April 16, 3:00-6:00 p.m. (sitzprobe is Friday, April 16) and Tuesday, April 20 through Thursday April 23, 3:00-7:00 p.m. The band joins the show on Wednesday and Thursday of this week and plays the three shows.

Qualifications & Skills

• Keyboard Proficiency: Exceptional piano/keyboard skills with strong sight-reading ability and fluency in reading vocal/full musical scores.

• Transposition Skills: Demonstrated ability to transpose music to accommodate student vocal ranges.

• Conducting & Leadership: Experience conducting live pit bands or vocal ensembles, keeping time, and cueing performers seamlessly.

• Music Education/Vocal Coaching: Proven ability to teach vocal technique, harmony, and rhythm to high school students with varying skill levels.

• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and a patient, constructive approach to mentoring high school students. a demonstrated commitment to community and inclusion work

• appropriate personal and professional boundaries

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience as a Music Director for high school, college, or community theater productions.

• Established network of local musicians to hire for the band.

The Winsor School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic testing, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by law.

Contact information for two references may be requested (not to be contacted without the applicant's written approval).

Department: Arts

This is a non-management position

This is a contract position