Make a difference every day! Lawrence School seeks a dedicated and passionate music director to lead our Spring Musical.
The music director be responsible for overseeing and guiding all musical aspects of our production available for students in 7th-12th grades. This candidate will collaborate closely with the stage director, performers, and choreographer. Their role will involve leading rehearsals, modifying/arranging music as needed, and running audio accompaniment from the sound booth during performances.
JOB DUTIES:
- Musical Leadership: Lead and conduct rehearsals; We will be using stage tracks, so conducting a live ensemble is not necessary.
- Music Arrangements: Arrange and adapt music for different ensembles as needed
- Music Technology: Work show tracks (training provided)
- Collaboration: Work closely with stage director and choreographer throughout the rehearsal process
- Performance Preparation: Oversee and prepare musical scores, ensuring all parts are properly notated and rehearsed
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:
- Previous experience as a music director or in a similar role
- Basic piano skills required, although providing full accompaniment is not necessary since we will be using show tracks
- Must be able to lead vocal warm-ups and conduct a vocal ensemble
- Enthusiastic, supportive, compassionate, and patient
- An essential understanding that Lawrence students may need extra time and learning supports during rehearsal
- A deep commitment to ensuring a positive rehearsal experience for all
SCHEDULE:
- Production dates: April 24-27, 2024
- Rehearsals begin the first week of February and will be held three times a week from 3:30-5 p.m.
- There may also be occasional Saturday rehearsals.
- The exact rehearsal schedule will be determined based on the candidate's availability, but they should expect to attend approximately three rehearsals per week.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter to Gary Ising, Campus Life Director, at gising@lawrenceschool.org. Please include “Music Director Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Lawrence School is a co-ed, K-12 independent school with two campus locations in Northeast Ohio. The Lower School in Broadview Heights serves kindergarten- through sixth-grade students, while the Upper School in Sagamore Hills serves seventh- through 12th-grade students. For more than 50 years, Lawrence School has delivered academic excellence to students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. In some environments, these diagnoses are called learning disabilities. At Lawrence School, we refer to the unique way our students process information as simply learning differences. We know great minds don’t think alike!
Lawrence School welcomes students, staff, and trustees of all ages, races, colors, religions, sexes, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, handicaps, and national/ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available at the school. Lawrence School does not discriminate in administration of its education or admission policies, hiring practices, tuition assistance, or other school-related initiatives.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
