East Hartford Summer Youth Festival Inc

Position Summary:

As part of the production team of the East Hartford Summer Youth Festival’s summer 2023 production of Disney’s Newsies, the Music Director oversees the musical aspects of the production, including leading music rehearsals and conducting the pit orchestra.

Rehearsals begin June 20 and are held on Monday-Thursday evenings. Performances will be July 28-30

Stipend available for qualified candidates

Position Responsibilities:

·       Attend and accompany auditions (or help to secure an accompanist)

·       Together with the director, assign vocal parts to cast members (Cast is age 8-adult).

·       Plan and conduct music rehearsals and music related elements of production in a fun but safe manner.

·       Help provide music rehearsal tracks as needed.

·       Provide individual assistance to cast members in learning music when needed.

·       Help find musicians to fill pit orchestra positions as well as conduct pit orchestra for performances.

·       Ensure all materials are gathered and put away after rehearsals and performances.

·       Attend all rehearsals and performances as scheduled.

Qualifications

Experience music directing children and adult musical theater productions, teaching music to people of all skill and experience levels, piano accompaniment skills, and ability to conduct both singers and pit orchestra.

East Hartford Summer Youth Festival Inc