Music Director

The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

30d•$2,000 - $2,000

About The Position

Working closely with other members of our show’s creative team, the Music Director will oversee all musical aspects of our musical production, including assisting with casting performers, teaching the score, and rehearsing singers. The Music Director’s job is to understand how songs and music serve a show’s story, setting, drama, and emotional context, and to bring out those critical elements in high quality and consistent performances. The music director will also function as the assistant director for the duration of the production. Candidates should be familiar with blocking, note-taking, assistant teaching, helping manage student behavior, and assisting with stage management. Rehearsals for “The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition” are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:00pm and Sunday from 4 -5pm starting January 2026 through May 2026 with additional days for tech week. Show dates are May 13, 14, and 17 with tech rehearsals running from April 30 – May 11. There are no Friday or Saturday obligations. Total compensation is $2,000 paid in five installments.

Requirements

Comfortable working with children ages 5 – 14
Experience in musical theatre
Strong music skills and music instruction experience with children
Ability to read music and play piano
Strong communication and organizational skills and is personally engaging and friendly
Candidates should be familiar with blocking, note-taking, assistant teaching, helping manage student behavior, and assisting with stage management

Responsibilities

Attend all rehearsals
Oversees the musical aspects of the current show
Assists with individual vocal success as needed
Leads music rehearsals as well as vocal warm ups for the cast
Assist the director in all other rehearsals including note taking and assistant teaching
Assist the Theatre Director to ensure that all musical numbers are successful
Other duties as assigned