Music Director & Coach

About the role

The Music Director & Coach will work with students to musically prepare their scenes and large chorus numbers for the final performance. This person will also play for all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, final performances and any additional concerts.

Responsibilities

• Work with students to musically prepare their scenes and large chorus numbers for the final performance.
• Play for all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, final performances and any additional concerts.
• Must have familiarity with both classical vocal music styles as well as musical theatre and other contemporary styles.
• Must have a foundational understanding of the standard languages found in classical vocal music (Italian, French, German, and English.)
• Should be able to effectively communicate the proper pronunciation in these languages.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with students in a productive and positive way.
• Should be able to guide students to develop their musicianship skills throughout the process.
• Must be able to run an engaging large ensemble rehearsal (40+ students,) effectively teaching students their large ensemble/opera chorus numbers.
• Must be able to isolate voice parts & play open score.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with a team of artists.
• Will be communicating directly with the Stage Director, Coach, Voice Instructors, and the Youth Program Director.
• Should have experience working with students with varying levels of musicianship.
• Should understand the young voice and its limitations.
• Classroom management skills.

Requirements

• Must be available and on-site from 10:00 AM – 6 PM Monday - Friday from June 9th – July 25th.
• Must be available and on-site on July 25th until 11 PM for the final performance.
• Should be available for any auxiliary performances that involve the MMF Youth Program students.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with both classical vocal music styles as well as musical theatre and other contemporary styles.
• A foundational understanding of the standard languages found in classical vocal music (Italian, French, German, and English.)
• Ability to effectively communicate the proper pronunciation in these languages.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students in a productive and positive way.
• Ability to guide students to develop their musicianship skills throughout the process.
• Ability to run an engaging large ensemble rehearsal (40+ students,) effectively teaching students their large ensemble/opera chorus numbers.
• Ability to isolate voice parts & play open score.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a team of artists.
• Experience working with students with varying levels of musicianship.
• Understanding of the young voice and its limitations.
• Classroom management skills.

Skills

• Effective communication with students and team of artists.
• Ability to lead large ensemble rehearsals.
• Knowledge of standard languages in classical vocal music.
• Experience working with students at various skill levels.
• Understanding of the limitations of the young voice.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule from 10:00 AM – 6 PM Monday - Friday from June 9th – July 25th.
• Additional performance opportunities for the MMF Youth Program students.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Location

Miami Beach Community Church
1620 Drexel Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the form linked below and attach your resume/CV, cover letter, and references.
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