BRAVO - Musical Director

Revised Oct 2024

Portrait of a District 97 Leader:

• Champions the vision of the school district
• Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
• Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
• Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
• Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
• Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
• Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
• Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
• Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
• Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
• Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations

About the Role

Dates TBD based on Production Schedule - must adhere to deadlines discussed with Director/Artistic Director

The Musical Director interacts with and responds to students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members in ways that demonstrates their alignment and agreement with the district's equity commitments as expressed in  Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity. 

Essential Role Responsibilities:

• Create detailed rehearsal plans alongside the director; be prepared and organized daily for rehearsals, with prepared materials
• Communicate with office staff before rehearsal if there are any materials needed to teach successfully
• Review the show score, practice and make as many edits, additions, changes before the start of rehearsals
• Be involved with planning, meeting, and preparing show logistics with the team before rehearsals begins
• Teach & direct creatively - direct students to sound most successful on their vocal part, storytelling through their selections - include music theory through the show material
• Effectively modify the keys, song length and harmonies to best feature the talent you are working with. Add harmonies should your cast of students need challenging.  JR shows often eliminate 3 part harmony.
• Provide musical tracks for students to rehearse with outside of rehearsal - copies and preparation done in advance of rehearsal and uploaded to the Family Google Folder - students should have access to music and tracks
• Coordinate mics, mic lists and any sound needs prior to tech rehearsals - up to 24 wireless microphones can be assigned
• Assist with putting microphones on all cast members
• Accountable for pianos, rehearsal spaces and locking mic room following rehearsals, techs and performances
• Classroom / Rehearsal management is vital Ensure a well-managed, respectful, professional class/rehearsal space
• Lead with patience and professionalism at all times
• Leave time daily to clean and organize work areas - safety and cleanliness are priorities