Musical Director

Democracy Prep Musical Directors work with school-based Theater Directors to audition students, teach and rehearse all the musical components of the show, rehearse the live band, and provide other music-related support as needed during the show’s production process, typically ranging from January – June.

Who You Are

• You hold a deep commitment to empowering arts education, and specifically, the roles that live school performances play in the lives of young people.
• You are able to work effectively with show directors and other production staff to ensure seamless planning, rehearsal, and execution of all musical components.
• You bring maturity, humility, a strong work ethic and a sense of humor to your work.
• You have excellent communication (written and oral) and a track record of working collaboratively with others in artistic settings.
• You have the ability to proceed in the absence of clear and immediate answers to problems, can work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.

What You’ll Do

• In-person and possibly remotely via Zoom, work closely with the members of the production team to ensure that musical components are planned and executed efficiently.
• Conduct the musical portion of the auditions and work with the Director to cast effectively.
• Arrange score reductions based on available instrumentalists.
• Conduct musical rehearsals with students and band rehearsals with hired musicians.

Work Experience

• Proficient as a pianist and vocalist.
• Prior experience as an accompanist in Musical Theater settings.
• Prior experience as a Musical Director for middle and high school musicals.

Skills

• Proficient sight-reading on piano in the Musical Theater genre.
• Ability to coach young voices, cast appropriately based on voice range, and arrange selections as needed to accommodate cast and Director.
• Effective classroom & rehearsal management skills.

Compensation

• $3000 stipend, paid at end of the term agreement.
• Total project hours will range from 85-100, with a maximum weekly allotment of 29 hours.

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