What are the responsibilities and job description for the composer and music director position at Barrington Stage Company?
JOB OVERVIEW
Collaborate to create original music for a final show with students in an afterschool setting.
The music director and composer will teach vocal parts and harmonies and accompany students for all rehearsals, classes, and performances. Other duties as camp counselor will be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Music direct the culminating show
- Teach all musical solos and harmonies to the campers and provide live piano accompaniment for the classes and shows
- Composer original music with student input and collaboration
- lead activities and games
- Develop responsive plans to assist students with performance skills
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with music direction in an educational setting
- Demonstrated piano expertise and experience accompanying young singers
- Flexible and creative mindset to support the show that students want to create
- Ability to compose underscoring moments in the show and arrange music to suit and support student voices
- Complete fluency in all music notation with great sight-reading skills
- Facility composing original music
- Experience with underscoring and devising
*This job description is not comprehensive and is subject to change at any time