Job Information
Schenectady City School District Summer Enrichment Program Extended Day - THEATRE PROGRAM MUSIC DIRECTOR in Schenectady, New York
All Positions: This job is part of the Schenectady Summer Theatre Camp. The camp will run on weekdays from July 8th-August 2nd from 2:30-5:30pm, as part of the Extended Day Program. Staff will be expected to report to Door 8 at Schenectady High School at 2:00pm and stay until 6:00pm. Staff will teach acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft skills. The camp will culminate in a performance of the short musical Swamped, by John Jacobson & John Higgins. Staff should expect to work for extended hours the day of the performance, August 2nd.
Music Director:
The Music Director's main job is to teach the music for the culminating musical, Swamped. NYS Teaching Certification in Music K-12 and experience teaching grade levels 3-5 preferred. The Music Director should expect to:
-Collaborate with the Program Director and Dance Director on creating and executing the camp schedule.
-Teach music and vocal technique to young singers at a beginner level.
-Lead vocal warm-up exercises.
-Assign solos.
-Accompany students during rehearsals on piano, if able
Job Qualifications
NYS Teaching Certification in Music K-12 and experience teaching grade levels 3-5 preferred
Position Start Date:07/08/2024
Application Deadline:07/30/2024