Musical Vocal Director

Robbinsdale Area Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Robbinsdale Armstrong High School seeks a Vocal Music Director to oversee all music aspects of a musical production. The role includes directing vocal performances, coordinating with directors and choreographers, and leading auditions for cast and chorus.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in music and at least three years of musical theatre experience; a teaching degree is preferred but not required. A background check is required by the district before employment.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in music and at least three years of musical theatre experience.
• Good communication skills with adults and students are essential.
• Criminal background check is required by the district before employment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Artistic Director on interpretation/vision of the production.
• Oversees and communicates information to the music staff.
• Attends production meetings.
• Researches specific styles of music (where appropriate).
• Runs music auditions.
• Assists Artistic Director and Choreographer with casting the show.
• Teaches cast and chorus all vocal selections.
• Communicates vocal needs to the Choreographer.
• Hires Rehearsal Accompanist.
• Selects music for auditions.
• Submits vocal rehearsal schedule to Artistic Director for master schedule.
• Runs vocal rehearsals.
• Communicates tempos and other musical needs to the Orchestra Conductor.
• Attends all run throughs and dress rehearsals.
• Creates a microphone plot. Coordinates with the Sound Engineer for microphone checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Musical theatre experience (3+ years)

Job description

Vocal Music Director for a Musical Production

Robbinsdale Armstrong High School

General Description

The Vocal Music Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of music in a production.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Artistic Director on interpretation/vision of the production.
• Oversees and communicates information to the music staff.
• Attends production meetings.
• Researches specific styles of music (where appropriate).
• Runs music auditions.
• Assists Artistic Director and Choreographer with casting the show.
• Teaches cast and chorus all vocal selections.
• Communicates vocal needs to the Choreographer.

Specific Duties

• Hires Rehearsal Accompanist.
• Selects music for auditions.
• Submits vocal rehearsal schedule to Artistic Director for master schedule.
• Runs vocal rehearsals.
• Communicates tempos and other musical needs to the Orchestra Conductor.
• Attends all run throughs and dress rehearsals.
• Creates a microphone plot.Coordinates with the Sound Engineer for microphone checks.

Requirements

The candidate for this position will hold a bachelor's degree in music and possess at least three years of musical theatre experience. A teaching degree is preferred, but not necessary. Good communication skills with adults and students are essential. A criminal background check is required by the district before employment.

Application Procedure

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

Larry Tate

Activities Director

Robbinsdale Armstrong High School