What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drama Club: Musical Pit Director position at Brockton Public Schools?
To: All Teaching and Administrative Personnel Brockton Public Schools From: Dr. Kathleen MoranAssistant Superintendent of Human ResourcesSubject: Drama Club: Musical Pit DirectorThe Brockton High School Drama Club is seeking a skilled and collaborative Pit Director for our upcoming musical production. This role is ideal for a skilled musician-conductor who enjoys working with both professional and student performers in an educational theatre setting.ResponsibilitiesRecruit, audition (if necessary), hire, and contract pit orchestra musiciansWork effectively with a mix of professional and student musiciansPrepare and rehearse the pit orchestra, ensuring musical accuracy and cohesionLead all pit orchestra rehearsals, including: oPit Orchestra Rehearsals (scheduled by Pit Director)oOne full-day rehearsal (date determined by the Drama Club Director)oOne dress rehearsaloAll performances (three shows)Collaborate closely with the Drama Club Director, Vocal Director, stage management, and production teamAssist in judging vocal auditionsPrepare tracks for dance rehearsalsAssist the Drama Director the week of April Vacation by bringing in student performers to test vocals with instrumentsDeliver and collect all rented books and materials Attend production meetings as neededEnsure the pit orchestra is fully prepared to support singers and stagingQualificationsStrong conducting and musical leadership skillsExperience directing or performing with pit orchestras for musical theatre productions preferredAbility to work collaboratively in a school or educational environmentStrong organizational and communication skillsExperience working with student musicians preferredCompensation: $2,000 per BEA Contract