St. Luke's School
Music Director for Middle School Theater Production 2025-2026
St. Luke's School, New Canaan, Connecticut, us, 06840
Music Director for Middle School Theater Production 2025-2026
St. Luke's School, a secular, college-preparatory day school serving grades 5 through 12 in New Canaan, Connecticut, seeks a talented Music Director to work in collaboration with the Director of the Middle School Musical. The production for 2025–2026 is Frozen, Jr. The show will be staged in the Seldin Performing Arts Center, a 480-seat proscenium theater with full sound and light capability and supported by a robust technical crew of faculty, staff, and students. The middle school show includes students in grades 5–8. The title has not yet been selected and will use playback tracks (not a live pit orchestra).
Schedule
Auditions are held in mid-November
Rehearsals are held 2:30pm to 4:00pm, Monday through Thursday, Nov. 30, 2025 – Feb. 20, 2026, with two weekend rehearsals (TBD)
No rehearsals during Winter Break (December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026)
Tech Week will be February 23–26, 2026
Performances are Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28, 2026 (two shows)
Primary Job Responsibilities
Attend daily rehearsals Monday–Thursday: 2:30–4:00pm
Attend creative team meetings, which may occur during rehearsal time
Collaborate on and help develop the production team's vision
Provide vocal instruction in individual, small group, and full-cast rehearsals
Communicate with the production team throughout the theater season
Participate in auditions and Tech Week
Key Skills and Qualities
A college degree in Music or Musical Theater is preferred
Experience working on productions with middle school students
Enthusiasm and patience to instruct and inspire young performers, including beginners
Exceptional organizational skills
Strong cultural competency and a commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive school community
Located in New Canaan, Connecticut, St. Luke's attracts families from over 35 towns throughout Connecticut and New York. The school offers an inclusive environment where differences in race, culture, and personal beliefs are embraced as assets that enhance education. St. Luke's is a forward-thinking school where students develop leadership skills, a strong moral compass, a commitment to service, and confidence to lead.
St. Luke's School is an equal-opportunity employer. St. Luke's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of every member is respected.
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Schedule
Auditions are held in mid-November
Rehearsals are held 2:30pm to 4:00pm, Monday through Thursday, Nov. 30, 2025 – Feb. 20, 2026, with two weekend rehearsals (TBD)
No rehearsals during Winter Break (December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026)
Tech Week will be February 23–26, 2026
Performances are Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28, 2026 (two shows)
Primary Job Responsibilities
Attend daily rehearsals Monday–Thursday: 2:30–4:00pm
Attend creative team meetings, which may occur during rehearsal time
Collaborate on and help develop the production team's vision
Provide vocal instruction in individual, small group, and full-cast rehearsals
Communicate with the production team throughout the theater season
Participate in auditions and Tech Week
Key Skills and Qualities
A college degree in Music or Musical Theater is preferred
Experience working on productions with middle school students
Enthusiasm and patience to instruct and inspire young performers, including beginners
Exceptional organizational skills
Strong cultural competency and a commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive school community
Located in New Canaan, Connecticut, St. Luke's attracts families from over 35 towns throughout Connecticut and New York. The school offers an inclusive environment where differences in race, culture, and personal beliefs are embraced as assets that enhance education. St. Luke's is a forward-thinking school where students develop leadership skills, a strong moral compass, a commitment to service, and confidence to lead.
St. Luke's School is an equal-opportunity employer. St. Luke's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of every member is respected.
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