Job Details

Musical Director

Position Number: 6396159
Location: Worcester, MA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

Musical Director

College of the Holy Cross

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative team at College of Holy Cross. We are a private Jesuit liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts. As part of the Department of Theatre & Dance and reporting to the Chair, the Musical Director will provide piano accompaniment for the Music Theatre program, assisting with the instruction of student instrumentalists and vocalists during the academic year. The Musical Director will oversee all aspects of music (including directing the pit band) for the annual musical production in the Department of Theatre & Dance. The hours for the position include significant time outside of teaching and accompanying required to prepare for the rehearsals, performances, and other duties. Major Areas of Responsibility This is a 40 hours/week salaried position for 10 months and serves as the Musical Director for the Theatre & Dance Department. Duties include:

Accompanying auditions for mainstage productions in September.
Playing for all musical rehearsals:

Approximately 15 hours a week from mid-October through early December
Daily starting with a one-week intensive retreat for the Musical in mid-January until the musical closes mid-February

Conducting the pit band during rehearsals and performances
Recruiting, mentoring and instructing student musicians for the pit band
Mentoring and instructing student vocalists during rehearsals and coaching sessions
Collaborating with the Professor of Practice in Music Theatre (director of the annual musical)
Provide accompaniment for 3 music-based performance classes per year or an equivalent assignment.
Provide weekly individual vocal coaching and instruction for the aforementioned classes
Accompanying student performers for occasional outreach events like College Open Houses or masterclasses

Minimum Qualifications

Advanced degree in Music and/or equivalent experience.
Significant experience and training in playing and performing on a professional level, preferably in Music Theatre
Significant background coaching and or teaching student musicians and vocalists
Experience prepping and rehearsing both vocal and instrumental ensembles for musicals
Sufficient expertise to learn music quickly and perform at a high level with minimal rehearsal

Core CompetenciesSkills that are required for this job and are in line with the College's 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:

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: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

APPLICATION 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 College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) 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 at hr@holycross.edu, or call 508-793-3391

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/holycross/job/o6BFwfwC