Music Director

Music Director Palatine Park District is searching for a talented Music Director for the upcoming production of Shrek the Musical. If you have a passion for music and a mind for teaching music and working collaboratively, then this is the perfect match for you. Under the general direction of the Cultural Arts Coordinator, the Music Director’s role is to set the vision music of the production and teach it to the cast.

The Music Director will audition, schedule rehearsals, prepare performance schedules, run rehearsals and musical performances and accompany singers. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in music and/or music education is strongly preferred. Must have previous experience music directing productions and should be familiar with the musical production process.

Must be able to accompany choir or chorus on piano Must be willing to prepare outside of working hours to come into auditions and rehearsals prepared.

Benefits

& Wages Seasonal pool passes for indoor and outdoor pools (individual or discount on family) Fitness Center membership (individual or discount on family) Access to in-house complimentary programs Discount at Palatine Hills Golf Course Discounts at Cutting Hall Free open gym/turf and walking track Important Dates Auditions- December 7-8, 6-8:30P at CH Callbacks- December 9, 6-9P at CH Rehearsals- Sundays December 13-February 28, 1-4P at Falcon Mondays and Wednesdays December 14-February 24, 6-9P at Falcon Tech Week- March 1-4, 6-10P at CH Performances (Attendance not required beyond opening night) March 5 &12 at 7P March 6-7, 13-14 at 2P This is a stipend position that pays $1500 If you are ready to take the next step in your career, come join us and Live the Parks & Rec View job description by clicking here