Troupe Music Director, Freelance Players Job at Jobleads-US in Boston

Troupe Music Director, Freelance Players

Description:

JOB OVERVIEW

Rehearsal For Life’s after school theater program, Freelance Players, is looking for dynamic creative teaching artists to join their team as Troupe Music Directors for their youth performing arts troupes. As Troupe Music Director, you will work in collaboration with the creative team to rehearse and produce an original musical while nurturing an environment of community, creativity, and self-expression. As a process-based multi-arts program dedicated to empowering young people, it is our ultimate goal that through the creative process we are creating a transformative space where all young people feel seen, heard, and celebrated for who they are. We are looking for someone who will support this goal!

Approx. 2-3 hrs/wk during rehearsals
Approx. 15-20 hrs/wk during production week (one week a session, twice a year)

POSITION STATUS
Part-time, non-exempt, contract.
Salary Range: $1000-$2000 per session

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and teach warm-ups at the start of each rehearsal
• Collaborate on auditions and casting of the show in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization
• Teach the score while engaging the students on voice instruction and blending strategies
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled rehearsals (once a week after school), production weeks (Monday-Friday afternoon rehearsals the week leading up to the performances), and performance (at least two performances per troupe per session to be determined by the Troupe Director)
• Attend Rehearsal for Life and Freelance Players events and meetings as needed (e.g., Winter Party and Spring Festival)
• Collaborate with the Artistic Director and Choreographer on the community and relationships built within the troupe.
• Observe and mediate student behavior and skill building to support evaluation measures and inform practice

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of direct experience music directing in an arts education environment
• BA in music and arts education preferred
• The ability to read grand staff sheet music and play chords and melody at the same time, preferably on the piano, but we are open to other instruments if you are very experienced in Music Directing on that instrument
• Strong understanding of lead sheet chord symbols or very strong grand staff sight reading ability
• The ability to transpose the musical numbers to the best spot in the students' range quickly
• Basic skills on Sibelius, Finale, or a music notation software of your choice
• Knowledge of a wide variety of musical styles and ability to teach these styles
• Enthusiasm for working with youth in an arts education environment
• Enthusiasm for working in a creative and collaborative environment
• Demonstrate an understanding and implementation of RFL missions and goals
• Interest in seeking and engaging in continuous knowledge of social issues

How To Apply:
Please send a brief cover letter and resume to jobs@rehearsalforlife.org. Include in the subject line: [Your Name] - FLP Troupe Music Director.

Apply by:
August 16, 2024

Salary:
$2,000 - $4,000 / Per hour

About this Organization:
Rehearsal for Life, Inc. (formerly Urban Improv/Freelance Players) is an organization that uses theatre to promote social change through our two primary programs: Urban Improv and Freelance Players. Our mission is to strengthen young people’s social and emotional skills for every stage in life, through dialogue, creativity, and performance.

Rehearsal for Life’s Urban Improv program is grounded in social justice, serving school communities through structured improvisational theatre workshops that provide a brave space for young people to practice self-expression, empathy, and intersectional dialogue that promotes anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our organization can best serve our partner communities through representation on our staff that is multilingual, multicultural, and diverse.

For more information, please visit www.rehearsalforlife.org

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