Music Director for upcoming Youth Ensemble Series 2025/2026 season.

DESCRIPTION

The Media Theatre is searching for Music Director candidates for their upcoming Youth Ensemble Series 2025/2026 season. Please see attached breakdown of each production and associated timelines. The Music Director is responsible for all the musical elements of a production, leading the actors through rehearsals and in performance. Works closely with the director and Sound Designer to fully-realize the work and remain faithful to the vision of the author and director. The Music Director acts as a liaison between seasonal and full time staff in regards to artistic programming. The Music Director is not required to attend performances. The rehearsal schedule can be worked out with the director of each production within the rehearsal schedule that has been provided by the theatre. Rehearsals typically occur between 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM.

The rehearsal schedule can be found here: Click Here

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

• Elephant and Piggie We Are In A Play

First Rehearsal: September 18th, 2025 

Last Rehearsal: October 10th, 2025

• Peter Pan Jr. (No rehearsal Thanksgiving weekend)

First Rehearsal: November 10th, 2025

Last Rehearsal: December 5th, 2025

• Zombie Prom

First Rehearsal: January 22nd, 2025

Last Rehearsal: February 12th, 2025

• Lion King Jr.

First Rehearsal: April 13th, 2025

Last Rehearsal: May 8th, 2025 

DUTIES

• Teach the music in the shows to the actors 
• Ensure that a professional musical quality is maintained and that there is consistency during performances.
• Participate in Production Meetings before and during the rehearsal process
• Orchestrate and prepare the music to the specifications provided

QUALIFICATIONS

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience leading and managing groups of artistic and production collaborators.
• Knowledge of office software, especially Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, and Zoom.
• Knowledge of Mainstage, Sibelius, Finale, Keyboardtek and/or relevant software
• Ability to interpret technological versions of music provided
• Excellent musicianship
• Leading, encouraging and enthusing the actors on stage
• Diplomacy and tact when working with a range of people and personalities
• Committed to upholding the artistic vision provided
• Self-motivated, honest, thoughtful, and composed.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize

TO SUBMIT: Please send resume and applicable work to the Education Manager at [email protected]  Please use the subject line: MD SUBMISSION - {Last Name}, and within the body of your email please indicate which production(s) you are submitting for. The deadline for submissions is July 28th.

 The Media Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status. The Media Theatre encourages candidates of all backgrounds to submit.