Musical Director
Musical Director
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22-07-2025
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22-07-2025
Job Description
Description
As part of the Departments of Theatre & Dance and Music reporting to the Department Chair(s) the Musical Director will provide piano accompaniment for the Theatre and Music Performance programs assisting with the instruction of student instrumentalists and vocalists during the academic year. On occasion they may be required to provide accompaniment and coaching for faculty performances other department ensembles and campus functions.
Major Areas of Responsibility
Theatre & Dance Department:
- Serve as the Musical Director for Theatre Departments musical production which will include:
- Accompanying auditions in September
- Playing for rehearsals approximately 15 hours a week from mid-October through early December and during a one-week intensive retreat for the Musical in mid-January
- Conducting the Pit Band during rehearsals and performances
- Mentoring and instructing student musicians and vocalists
- Collaborating with the Director and Musical Director
- Play piano for Singing for the Broadway Stage class (Fall semester)
- Play piano for Voice and Speech class (Spring Semester)
- Provide weekly individual vocal coaching and instruction for the aforementioned classes
Music Department:
- Provide accompaniment for students studying in the Performance Program supporting rehearsals and lessons with additional coaching and instruction in collaboration with professors
- Perform in department/studio recitals performance forums juries master classes and auditions
- Perform in student Junior and Senior recitals (Spring semester)
- Perform in campus functions that are supported by the Music Department
- Perform additional duties as assigned; duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Minimum Qualifications
- D.M.A. or PhD. in Music or equivalent in education and experience
- Experience and training in playing and performing on a professional level in all musical styles
- Significant background coaching and or teaching student musicians and vocalists
- Expertise to learn music quickly and perform at a high level with minimal rehearsal
- Excellent sight-reading skills including the ability to read orchestral and choral scores
- Ability to adapt quickly in rehearsals and performance to interpretations that may differ from what was prepared
- Flexibility to work professionally with ensemble directors and faculty/staff in the Departments of Theatre & Dance and Music as well as other campus departments
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of motivation
- Ability to make an impact through work as a member of a team and diverse community
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance a flexible work schedule
Core Competencies
Skills that are required for this job and are in line with the Colleges mission e.g.
- Supervision
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Service Oriented
- Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
- Proficient Problem Solving
- Understands Risk Management
- Excellent Innovation/Creativity
- Strong Teamwork & Team Facilitation
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
Understands values and respects diversity as an individual in a team and within groups while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
Disclaimer
The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned.
Additional information:
This is a full time exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff including:
This is a full time exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff including:
- 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
- Condensed summer 4-day work week
- Tuition & Education benefits
- Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
- Generous paid time off
- The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
- To review our Employee Benefit Options please go to: INSTRUCTIONS:
Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.
In your cover letter please address how your work might support the Colleges mission as a Jesuit undergraduate liberal arts college (see and its core commitment to justice and inclusive excellence. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas.
Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.
The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. To request an accommodation please email atemailprotected or call
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Employment Type
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