Musical Instrumental Director
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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About the Role
The Instrumental Director serves as a vital creative partner in the Cooperstown Jr Sr High School musical production. This position exists to bridge the gap between the stage and the orchestra, ensuring that instrumental performance enhances the storytelling of the show. You will provide students and adults with a unique opportunity to develop their instrumental skills within a collaborative, high-quality theatrical environment.
In this role, you will oversee all instrumental components, from coordinating rehearsals to directing live performances. Your day will involve close collaboration with the stage director to align staging elements with musical dynamics and timing. You will lead instrumental rehearsals, attend auditions to guide casting decisions, and work directly with accompanists and pit musicians to ensure cohesion and musical accuracy. As the production moves into its final weeks, you will conduct full company rehearsals and direct the instrumental performance during every show, acting as the musical anchor for the entire cast and crew.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOversee and coordinate all instrumental components of the school musical production
- check_circleSchedule and lead all instrumental rehearsals in coordination with the stage director
- check_circleAttend auditions and provide input on instrumental casting and placement decisions
- check_circleWork closely with accompanists and pit musicians to ensure cohesion and musical accuracy
- check_circleDirect instrumental performance during all shows
- check_circleConduct full company rehearsals during the final two weeks prior to the production
- check_circleCollaborate with the stage director regarding staging elements affecting instrumental performance
Requirements
- verifiedStrong background in instrumental music and musical theater accompaniment
- verifiedExperience working with instrumentalists in solo, ensemble, and pit orchestra settings
- verifiedPrior experience coaching instrumentalists in a school or community theater setting preferred
Nice to Have
Prior experience coaching instrumentalists in a school or community theater setting.
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In this Musical Instrumental Director at Cooperstown Central School role, you will oversee and coordinate all instrumental components of the school musical production; schedule and lead all instrumental rehearsals in coordination with the stage director; attend auditions and provide input on instrumental casting and placement decisions; and work closely with accompanists and pit musicians to ensure cohesion and musical accuracy.
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To qualify for the Musical Instrumental Director at Cooperstown Central School position, applicants should have: Strong background in instrumental music and musical theater accompaniment; Experience working with instrumentalists in solo, ensemble, and pit orchestra settings; and Prior experience coaching instrumentalists in a school or community theater setting preferred.
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