Job Details: Job Location: Perris, CA 92570, Position Type: Temporary, Salary Range: $300.00 - $300.00 Commission, Job Title: 1099 Music Director – THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Division/Department: Rail Events Productions (REP)/Management
Reports To: Local Production Manager
Type of position: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Employee Classification: Seasonal
Location: Perris, CA
Compensation: $300 for the project
About the position
The Music Director is responsible for teaching and overseeing the musical aspects of The Polar Express™ Train Ride per the specifications set by the Rail Events Productions artistic team. This role involves working with the directing and stage management teams to ensure the cast learns and performs the music to the production’s standards and upholds the production's artistic integrity. The position is a short-term contract requiring both teaching and refining vocal performances during rehearsals.
Responsibilities
Work with the Directing and Production Stage Management Teams during music rehearsals
Attend a short virtual meeting prior to the in-person rehearsal to go over the music and rehearsal expectations
Teach the cast the music according to the specifications of the production
Refine cast vocal performance during the allotted rehearsal time
Maintain a safe, welcoming, positive, and inclusive working environment
Provide a keyboard piano for rehearsals
Requirements
Advanced music comprehension
Experience teaching vocal technique and/or coaching vocal performance
Experience music directing theatrical productions
Ability to play piano proficiently
Project Details
Perris
REHEARSAL DATE: Friday, 11/4 - 1:00 - 3:00pm (arrive at 12:30pm for setup)
*There will also be a 30 min. virtual meeting approx. 1 week prior to the in-person rehearsal date (flexible).
LOCATION: La Mirada Theatre Rehearsal Hall, 15519 Phoebe Ave., La Mirada, CA 90638
PAY RATE: $300 stipend
Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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