Music Director - Summer Musical Intensive
Objective: Serve as music director for the four-week summer musical intensive camp.
Job Summary and Scope: This position is responsible for coordinating the musical vision of the production and camp, working with youth entering grades 6 through 12. This includes pre‑production work with production team, casting, schedule creation in conjunction with director, music director and producer, instruction and performance conducting. Pre‑production meetings occur in early spring over Zoom.
Production schedule is as follows:
Auditions: May 16th 10‑1 pm and May 17th 1‑4 pm – casting to follow
Rehearsals begin Monday June 1stand run Monday‑Friday from 1 PM – 5 PM.
A one‑hour post‑performance meeting with production team to follow.
Key duties and tasks:
- Auditioning the singers and making casting recommendations to the director.
- Scheduling music rehearsals in collaboration with the director and choreographer.
- Helping cast members learn music in large group and individual instruction as required.
- Leading music rehearsals for principals, chorus and orchestra.
- Serving as conductor for performances.
- In consultation with the producer and director, guide creative process for production.
- Working with the sound designer when microphones will be used.
- Attending production meetings and rehearsals.
Desired qualifications:
- Excellent logistical and communication skills with great attention to detail and follow through.
- Experience working with youth in education and recreation‑based environments.
- Exceptional music skills and training.
- Ability to make procedural decisions and judgments.
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