Musical Vocal Director

Sylvania; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Merion Area School District is seeking a Middle School Musical Vocal Director for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves running vocal rehearsals after school, directing student performers during live productions, and coordinating with the Stage Director to design vocal auditions.

The ideal candidate will assess vocal ranges, teach show music, and supervise warm-ups, working closely with the Choreographer and Sound/Technical Crew to balance mic plots and vocal quality on stage.

Qualifications

• All required clearances, physical and TB test, and District requirements must be completed before employment.

Responsibilities

• Run vocal rehearsals after school and conduct student performers during live performances of the school musical.
• Collaborate with the Stage Director and production team to design and run the vocal audition process.
• Assess students’ vocal ranges, capabilities, and pitch match to recommend casting for principal roles, supporting roles, and ensemble groups.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive vocal rehearsal schedule in alignment with the master production calendar.
• Teach show music, vocal health, projection, diction, and part-singing (solos, duets, and ensemble harmony) to middle school students of varying skill levels.
• Conduct warm-ups and enforce healthy vocal habits during intensive rehearsals.
• Sync vocal rehearsals with the Choreographer to ensure students can successfully execute movement while maintaining vocal quality.
• Partner with the Sound and Technical Crew to establish proper microphone plots and sound balance for vocalists on stage.
• Strong background in vocal pedagogy, choral conducting, or musical theater direction.
• Proficiency in keyboard accompaniment (rehearsal piano skills) to teach parts is highly preferred.
• Excellent organization, patience, and ability to communicate effectively with middle school-aged students.

Skills

Vocal pedagogy

Choral conducting

Musical theatre direction

Keyboard accompaniment

Job description

Vacancy for a Middle School Musical Vocal Director for School Year 2026-2027.

Responsibilities:

• Run vocal rehearsals after school and conduct student performers during live performances of the school musical.
• Collaborate with the Stage Director and production team to design and run the vocal audition process.
• Assess students’ vocal ranges, capabilities, and pitch match to recommend casting for principal roles, supporting roles, and ensemble groups.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive vocal rehearsal schedule in alignment with the master production calendar.
• Teach show music, vocal health, projection, diction, and part-singing (solos, duets, and ensemble harmony) to middle school students of varying skill levels.
• Conduct warm-ups and enforce healthy vocal habits during intensive rehearsals.
• Sync vocal rehearsals with the Choreographer to ensure students can successfully execute movement while maintaining vocal quality.
• Partner with the Sound and Technical Crew to establish proper microphone plots and sound balance for vocalists on stage.
• Strong background in vocal pedagogy, choral conducting, or musical theater direction.
• Proficiency in keyboard accompaniment (rehearsal piano skills) to teach parts is highly preferred.
• Excellent organization, patience, and ability to communicate effectively with middle school-aged students.

Qualification:

• All required clearances, physical and TB test, and District requirements must be completed before employment.

Units: 12

Equal Employment Opportunity

MINORITY APPLICANTS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Upper Merion Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate based on race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or non-relevant handicaps and disabilities in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. The district’s commitment to non-discrimination extends to students, employees, prospective employees, and the community. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures or for information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact Caitlin Navarro, Director of Human Resources, Upper Merion Area School District, 435 Crossfield Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.