Mean Girls Musical Director (HS Production)

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

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.