REP Music Director - THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride - Perris, CA

American Heritage Companies; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 341,000 - 486,000; Full time

Job summary

Rail Events Productions in Perris, CA seeks a Music Director to lead the musical elements of The Polar Express Train Ride. You will teach the cast, coordinate with the artistic team, and ensure performances meet production standards during rehearsals.

This short-term contract requires vocal coaching and music direction for theatre, with a $300 project stipend and in-person rehearsal at La Mirada Theatre area.

Qualifications

• Advanced music understanding and rehearsal leadership.
• Experience teaching vocal technique and coaching vocal performance.
• Experience directing music for theatrical productions.
• Proficient piano playing required.

Responsibilities

• Work with directing and stage management during music rehearsals.
• Attend a short virtual meeting prior to in-person rehearsal to review music and expectations.
• Teach the cast the music according to production specifications.
• Refine vocal performances during rehearsals.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, inclusive working environment.
• Provide a keyboard piano for rehearsals.

Skills

Advanced music comprehension

Vocal technique coaching

Music directing for theatre

Piano playing

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Perris, CA 92570, Position Type: Temporary, Salary Range: $300.00 - $300.00 Commission, Job Title: 1099 Music Director – THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

Division/Department: Rail Events Productions (REP)/Management

Reports To: Local Production Manager

Type of position: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Employee Classification: Seasonal

Location: Perris, CA

Compensation: $300 for the project

About the position

The Music Director is responsible for teaching and overseeing the musical aspects of The Polar Express™ Train Ride per the specifications set by the Rail Events Productions artistic team. This role involves working with the directing and stage management teams to ensure the cast learns and performs the music to the production’s standards and upholds the production's artistic integrity. The position is a short-term contract requiring both teaching and refining vocal performances during rehearsals.

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

Requirements

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

Project Details

Perris

REHEARSAL DATE: Friday, 11/4 - 1:00 - 3:00pm (arrive at 12:30pm for setup)

There will also be a 30 min. virtual meeting approx. 1 week prior to the in-person rehearsal date (flexible).

LOCATION: La Mirada Theatre Rehearsal Hall, 15519 Phoebe Ave., La Mirada, CA 90638

PAY RATE: $300 stipend

Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.