Musical Director & Pit Orchestra Conductor

Greenwich Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 5,900 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Greenwich Public Schools at Greenwich High School seeks a Musical Director to oversee auditions, cast selection, and teach the choral music to the company. The role also involves securing pit musicians, preparing pit musicians, and conducting the musical in performances.

The position includes a stipend of $5,945 and requires teaching the music to actors/singers, training pit musicians, and daily conducting during performances.

Qualifications

• Piano skills to play auditions and rehearsals.
• Choral music knowledge to teach parts.
• Musical knowledge to prepare orchestra.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with and discussing production selection and strategies with the director, technical director, and choreographer.
• Following the audition and rehearsal schedule set forth by the director.
• Attending auditions and helping with cast selection for the show.
• Teaching the actors/singers the music, usually 2-4 afternoons per week as set forth by the rehearsal schedule based on February - May production dates.
• Training the pit band/orchestra musicians on the music, usually 1-2 afternoons per week for 5 weeks.
• Contacting and hiring any professional musicians needed for the production.
• Playing for and leading the rehearsals daily for the 3 weeks prior to the opening of the musical.
• Conducting/leading the performances, usually 3-4 depending on the show selection.
• Working collaboratively with the director and choreographer to create musical cuts needed for the production.

Skills

Piano skills

Choral music knowledge

Musical knowledge

Job description

Greenwich Public Schools at Greenwich High School seeks a Musical Director to oversee auditions, cast selection, and teach the choral music to the company. The role also involves securing pit musicians, preparing pit musicians, and conducting the musical in performances.

The position includes a stipend of $5,945 and requires teaching the music to actors/singers, training pit musicians, and daily conducting during performances.