MS Musical Music Director

Lakeside School•Seattle, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside School, an independent 5-12 coeducational day school located in North Seattle, seeks a music director for the 8th grade’s musical, Hans Christian Andersen, Jr. This is a temporary contract position from October 19, 2026, to February 12, 2027. The production will utilize provided backing tracks, so while strong piano skills are required for teaching and rehearsal, performance-level accompaniment is not necessary. Familiarity with music editing software is highly desired.

Requirements

Ability to attend all agreed upon rehearsals and performances (transportation not provided).
Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. The candidate will understand different perspectives; interact respectfully with cultures other than their own; and cultivate meaningful relationships with people that have different cultural frameworks.
Satisfactory completion of three criminal background checks.
Strong piano skills for teaching and rehearsal purposes—able to play individual vocal lines or two to three lines with chords.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with music editing software is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Attend production meetings.
Attend auditions and collaborate with the director on casting.
Lead large-group music rehearsals.
Provide individual and small-group vocal coaching to soloists and featured singers.
Assist in stage rehearsals by playing tracks, cueing vocal parts, and correcting mistakes.
Edit vocal tracks as needed.
Lead vocal warm-ups before rehearsals.
Perform other related duties as assigned.