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

Rail Events Productions Inc; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 341,000 - 486,000; Part time

Job summary

Rail Events Productions in Perris, CA seeks a 1099 Music Director for THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride on a short-term contract. You will teach and oversee musical aspects, work with directing and stage management to ensure cast performance meets standards, and refine vocal performances during rehearsals.

The role requires advanced music understanding, vocal coaching experience, and ability to play piano proficiently. This is an hourly non-exempt position offering a $300 project stipend.

Qualifications

• Advanced music understanding necessary for directing and teaching vocal parts.
• Experience coaching vocal technique or performance.
• Experience directing music for theatre productions.
• Ability to play piano proficiently for rehearsals.

Responsibilities

• Work with Directing and Production Stage Management during music rehearsals.
• Teach the cast the music according to production specifications.
• Refine cast vocal performances during allotted rehearsal time.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment.

Skills

Advanced music comprehension

Vocal technique coaching

Theatre music directing

Piano proficiency

Job description

Job Title: 1099 Music Director – THE POLAR EXPRESS Train RideDivision/Department: Rail Events Productions (REP)/ManagementReports To: Local Production ManagerType of position: Non-Exempt/HourlyEmployee Classification: SeasonalLocation: Perris, CACompensation: $300 for the projectAbout the positionThe 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.ResponsibilitiesWork with the Directing and Production Stage Management Teams during music rehearsalsAttend a short virtual meeting prior to the in-person rehearsal to go over the music and rehearsal expectationsTeach the cast the music according to the specifications of the productionRefine cast vocal performance during the allotted rehearsal timeMaintain a safe, welcoming, positive, and inclusive working environmentProvide a keyboard piano for rehearsalsRequirementsAdvanced music comprehensionExperience teaching vocal technique and/or coaching vocal performanceExperience music directing theatrical productionsAbility to play piano proficientlyProject DetailsPerrisREHEARSAL 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 90638PAY RATE: $300 stipendRail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.