Music Director, Middle School Winter Theater Production

St. Luke’s School, a secular, college-preparatory day school serving grades 5 through 12 in New Canaan, Connecticut attracts families from 25 towns throughout Connecticut and New York. A combination of challenging academics and truly exceptional community support distinguishes St. Luke’s and encourages our students to go above and beyond their own expectations. St. Luke’s offers an inclusive environment where differences in race, culture, and personal beliefs are embraced as assets that enhance education. We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking school and home to the Center For Leadership - where students hone their own distinct leadership skills by developing a design mindset, an inclusive ethos, a global perspective, and a service orientation.

Do you love musical theater? Do you enjoy working with young people? St. Luke’s School, a secular, college-preparatory day school serving grades 5 through 12 in New Canaan, Connecticut, has an opportunity you won’t want to miss. We are seeking an enthusiastic Musical Director to bring their talents to our winter Middle School musical theater production. Reporting to the Director of Theater Arts, this part-time, seasonal opening is an opportunity for a creative individual to contribute to an award-winning Theater Arts program and craft an unforgettable experience with our youngest learners. Shows are produced in the Wyckoff Blackbox Theater and the Seldin Performing Arts Center: state-of-the-art, flexible, dedicated theater spaces with full theatrical sound and light capability and the assistance of a robust Technical Theater crew composed of faculty, staff, and students.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Attend creative team meetings with the Director, Choreographer, and Designers to help develop the overall vision of the show

• Participate in auditions, evaluate the vocal abilities of all auditionees and offer casting suggestions based on vocal abilities 

• Study the script and music, teach music to the cast in large groups and one-on-one , and lead regular warm-ups with the cast before shows and technical rehearsals

Key Skills and Qualities:

• A college degree in music or musical theatre preferred; additional training in musicianship, voice, acting, composition, orchestration and/or conducting desirable

• Must be able to sight read music, sing (well enough to teach singers), and play the piano

• Creative flair and ability to work with a variety of different people and departments 

• Experience working on a production with children, preferably ages 9-14

Schedule:

• Auditions November 15-18. Rehearsals start November 29th and run through February 24th, with a two-week break from December 17th - January 2nd.

• Rehearsals run Monday & Wednesday 3:00-4:00, and Tuesday & Thursday 2:30-4:00.

• Technical rehearsals run Monday February 28th - Thursday March 3rd from 2:30-6:00.

• Performances take place March 4th at 7:00pm and March 5th at 3:00pm.

• While on-campus instruction is required, we will consider hybrid/virtual work arrangements for certain aspects of the role on a case-by-case basis.

Proof of full Covid vaccination required for consideration. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references in pdf format addressed to John Conners, Director of Theater Arts. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

St. Luke’s School is an equal opportunity employer. St. Luke’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of every member is respected.