FPA Stipend Positions: FHS Musical, Grease!

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Department of Fine and Performing Arts

TITLE:

• Stage Director
• Production Manager
• Choreographer
• Costumes
• Producer
• Musical Director
• Technical Director
• Conductor

Seasonal Stipend Position

POSITION SUMMARY :

To provide equitable co-curricular instruction and enrichment to students outside of regular school hours to either further develop a field of study and/or interest or introduce an area of study to enhance the teaching of the whole child.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Design color guard programs that effectively complement and enhance the visual and musical program.
• Evaluate members' abilities and design equipment carriage accordingly.
• Work closely with the Marching Band Director and other staff members to develop a visual program, including flag, uniform, and prop design.
• Attend all rehearsals and performances, instruct members in fundamental and advanced dance, flag, and weapon techniques.
• Teach members program material.
• Choreograph, arrange, and implement color guard routine(s), as an integrated part of the marching band (Field Show, Parade Routine, Stand Dances).
• Coordinate the color guard rehearsal schedule with the full Marching Band.
• Create rehearsal plans in cooperation with the Marching Band Director.
• Schedule and conduct extra rehearsals for the unit, in addition to the scheduled marching band rehearsals as needed.
• Ensure the highest possible level of performance from the color guard members through a proper warm-up process, effective preparation, and attention to individual members.
• Recruit potential color guard members while retaining current members.
• Ensure that the color guard is properly equipped for rehearsals and performances.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Director of Fine and Performing Arts, Band Director, Percussion Director, Band staff, and Band members.
• Manage all equipment necessary for rehearsals and performances including maintenance, repair, and acquisition recommendations.
• Recommend new property purchases within the budget allocations.
• Other reasonable duties, as assigned, to assist the Band Director in preparing students for competitions and public appearances.

REPORTS TO :

Director of Fine and Performing Arts

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

None.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION :

This position is classified as Exempt (Professional).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Covered under the Framingham Teachers Association (Unit A) Contract. Meets once each week for 1-3 hours is required. Payment due at the end of the assignment.