Actor's Youth Theatre seeks a Music Director for their upcoming production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, JR.

 

AYT seeks a Music Director for “High School Musical Jr.” Starting date would be January 9th! The show closes on March 13th

Anyone intersted can email jobs@aytaz.org

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Music Director is responsible for working with the stage director in preparing a theatre

production for public performance, including casting, rehearsing the vocalists. If the production

has a live orchestra, the Music Director also casts, rehearses and conducts the orchestra.

The Music Director works with singers in partnership with the director, rehearsing the cast and

orchestra, and serving as conductor for all performances. However, in some cases (especially

with a particularly demanding score), a separate vocal director may be used, as well as an

assistant conductor.

Beyond the expected musical expertise, the Music Director must have strong communication

and organizational skills, and be able to work collaboratively with the show's director, cast and

orchestra.

It is essential that the production's Director and Musical Director have an ongoing and mutually

supportive collaboration. The Director communicates his or her vision of the show, and the

Music Director uses his or her understanding of the show's musical demands to help the

Director (and cast) be successful. The musical director works with the Director and the Stage

Manager in scheduling rehearsals, which cast members need to be there, and what the

directors expect to accomplish at each rehearsal.

The Music Director is a contracted position reporting to the Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General responsibilities include but are not limited to:

● Auditioning the actors with the Director, Stage Manager and production team selected by

the Director and making casting recommendations to the show Director

● Scheduling music rehearsals in collaboration with the Director, Choreographer and

Stage Manager

● Teaches cast members their music including harmonies and vocal parts

● Cleans vocals and harmonies including assisting cast members to ensure they are

accurately singing their parts

● Attends and Leads music rehearsals including vocal and orchestra rehearsals

● Serving as conductor--or, in consultation with the Director, hiring a conductor

● In consultation with the Director, selecting a rehearsal pianist and orchestra members

● Working with the sound designer when recorded music and microphones will be used

● Oversees performances as necessary to continue cleaning vocals

● Attending production meetings and rehearsals and tech rehearsals, as needed

● Abides by the AYT Staff Ethics Policy (see attached document)

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED:

● The capacity to invoke a range of emotional responses, and the skill to create

drama, contrast, and well-defined gestures in music, from the smallest detail to the

overall shape of a piece

● Skills to deal with complex problems of intonation, balance, and color; skills in

sight-reading

● Detailed knowledge and understanding of all vocal ranges

● Functional keyboard skills

● Rehearsal technique: Ability to recognize, diagnose, and correct musical,

interpretive, rhythmic, balance, and intonation problems in an efficient, sequential,

and creative manner

● Awareness of how body language enhances the quality of music-making, as well as

how it affects the physical and emotional well being of the actors

● Ability to communicate effectively with the actors, both in and out of rehearsal

● Ability to gain respect by leading through an example of creativity, knowledge, and

dedication

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/WORK STYLE:

● Demonstrates flexibility, common sense, and good judgment

● Demonstrates professionalism in attitude and behaviors

● Demonstrates the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and/or

assistance

● Ability and desire to provide outstanding customer service

● Ability to work effectively under time constraints

● Must be organized with the ability to multitask

● Must be detailed-oriented and self-motivated

● Must have excellent memory and ability to function well under stress

● Must demonstrate an extremely high regard for confidential and sensitive information

● Must have ability to keep abreast of information pertinent to the position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical and Environmental Work Conditions representative of those that must be met by a

team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member will regularly be required to:

● Work days, nights, and/or weekends as required

● Work in moderate to loud, fast paced environment with distracting conditions

● Sit or stand for extended periods of time

● Move about facility and stand for long periods of time

● Read and write handwritten or digital notes

● Lift and carry up to 30 pounds

Salary: Stipend for each show