Job Title: Little Theater Show Music Director
Reports to: Fine Arts Division Head
Terms and Conditions: Part-time during the school year.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: Per Faculty Senate contract, level 5 stipend,
1.0 FTE - $3,805.27 at entry level
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and benefits, listed under Coaches and Sponsors.

OPRF – WHO WE ARE…

Oak Park and River Forest High School, or OPRF, is a comprehensive public high school located in Oak Park, IL, a suburb eight miles due west of downtown Chicago. We are a one-school district, with the majority of our students coming from two sender districts, River Forest Public Schools District 90 and Oak Park Elementary School District 97. We offer more than 200 courses, a variety of programs for students with special needs, 103 clubs and activities, and 34 competitive sports. We prepare our students well for post-secondary success, with an average ACT composite score of 24 and a 96% graduation rate.

Oak Park and River Forest are communities that highly value diversity. OPRF is a founding member of the national Minority Student Achievement Network, and our school is racially and economically diverse, with about 48% of our 3,300 students identifying as African-American, Hispanic, multiracial, or Asian. Our villages have long embraced the LGBTQ community, and we have a significant mix of homeowners and renters.

We seek faculty and staff who have high expectations for all students, and who value student voice in education. As a school, we are particularly focused on closing opportunity gaps for our students of color and other under-represented groups. OPRF is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. OPRF’s goal is to increase the diversity of its workforce.

OPRF is a great place for those who are interested in an environment that supports creativity, leadership at all levels, innovation, a focus on professional and curriculum development, and the best practices of instruction. We are currently seeking individuals to join our team that all students are capable of high levels of academic and social success.

Position Summary:

The Music Director for the Oak Park and River Forest High School is part of the artistic team of the production. We are looking for a creative Music Director to be responsible for running rehearsals, teaching all vocal and instrumental music for the production as well as conducting the orchestra pit during performances. Your work will play a tremendous part in telling the story and enhancing the overall performance. This person will work with the director and artistic team to create the best vision for the production. Looking for a collaborative teacher/leader who will work well with both students and adults.

Qualifications:

Experience leading or teaching a diverse group of students
Proven experience in theatrical musical direction
Musical expertise both vocal and instrumental
Ability to recruit, teach, mentor and work with student actors and musicians
Understanding of a range of styles and cultural/historical elements of the music of the production
Excellent communication and people skills
Creativity and attention to detail
Ability to collaborate with director and production staff
Organized with positive attitude
Ability to meet sponsor expectations as stated in Student Activities Sponsor Handbook

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Attending and contributing to production meetings ahead of auditions.
Auditioning the singers and making casting recommendations to the director.
Scheduling music rehearsals in collaboration with the director, choreographer and stage manager.
Teaching the cast members and orchestra their music.
Leading music rehearsals for principals, chorus and orchestra.
Supporting, attending and contributing to full cast rehearsals.
Serving as conductor for tech week and production.
In consultation with the director, selecting student orchestra members and rehearsal accompanist.
Working with the sound designer to coordinate microphone use and sound levels for balance.
Studying script and music to understand music requirements in terms of setting, era and character attributes.
Running sitzprobe rehearsal.
Supervising responsibilities of students in the Green Room, rehearsal spaces and performance spaces.
Setting up and breaking down of orchestra pit instruments and set up with the musicians.
Responsibility to return all music and script materials back to the publisher promptly at the conclusion of the production.
Attending Sponsor Meetings and meet expectations given by the Student Activities Director.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive listing of the duties performed in this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Please, no phone calls. The respective hiring manager will review candidates once the job posting closes. If selected to move forward, you will be contacted by phone or email. After reviewing the job posting, if you have any questions, please send an email to hr@oprfhs.org.

Oak Park & River Forest High School District 200 (OPRF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer