Music Director (Temporary) - Polar Express Train Ride

American Heritage Companies; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 293,000 - 397,000; Full time

Job summary

Rail Events Productions in New Orleans is seeking a Music Director to oversee and teach the musical aspects of The Polar Express Train Ride. You will work with the directing and stage management teams to ensure the cast learns and performs the music to the production’s standards, upholding artistic integrity.

This short-term contract requires teaching and refining vocal performances during rehearsals, with a stipend paid for the project.

Qualifications

• Advanced music comprehension.
• Experience teaching vocal technique and/or coaching vocal performance.
• Experience directing theatrical productions.
• Ability to play piano proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Directing and Production Stage Management Teams during music rehearsals.
• Attend a short virtual meeting prior to the in-person rehearsal to go over the music and rehearsal expectations.
• Teach the cast the music according to the specifications of the production.
• Refine cast vocal performance during the allotted rehearsal time.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, positive, and inclusive working environment.
• Provide a keyboard piano for rehearsals.

Skills

Advanced music comprehension

Vocal technique coaching

Music directing theatre

Piano proficiency

Job description

Rail Events Productions in New Orleans is seeking a Music Director to oversee and teach the musical aspects of The Polar Express Train Ride. You will work with the directing and stage management teams to ensure the cast learns and performs the music to the production’s standards, upholding artistic integrity.

This short-term contract requires teaching and refining vocal performances during rehearsals, with a stipend paid for the project.