Theater Music Director - Straz Center for the Performing Arts

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The Theater Music Director position is responsible for providing music direction for Patel Conservatory Theater productions, accompaniment for theater auditions, private lessons in vocal coaching, piano collaboration for live orchestras within PCT productions, and music collaboration for musical theater classes in a primarily K-12 environment. Additionally, this position will act as Music Director for the Broadway Star of the Future award showcase and PCT Ensemble performance group. Other assignments may include collaborating on musical theater camps and workshops throughout the year.



The Straz Center’s Patel Conservatory provides the finest performing arts training in an inspirational setting, outreach programs that inspire thousands of students in need and a plethora of educational performances and events that enrich the entire community. The award-winning, nationally recognized and fully accredited Patel Conservatory offers a multitude of performing arts classes in dance, theater and music for students of all ages and experience levels.



Located in downtown Tampa, the Straz offers a team-based work environment that shows our dedication to the community every day. We reward our full-time employees with a strong benefits package including options for health/dental, vision, etc., discounted downtown parking, food and show discounts, plus a generous 403(b) plan and up to 26 days of PTO/Holidays per year.



Essential Functions:

• Serves as Music Director for at least 5 PCT productions throughout the year. This includes rehearsing and music direction of students and other duties associated with the artistic team of a musical theater production.

• Serves as lead pianist for all PCT productions involving a live orchestra.

• Collaborates with Music staff for Repertory Orchestra rehearsals and conducts at least one live orchestra per school year.

• Provides vocal coaching for musical theater students.

• Provides piano accompaniment for any and all theater performances requiring a live pianist, in addition to workshops and masterclasses programmed throughout the year.

• Participates in Educational Outreach classes and run-out performances, as needed.

• Collaborates with Theater Staff to recruit students and build programs, particularly theater programs involving the art of auditioning, vocal training, and music directing.

• Teaches classes in areas of expertise, as assigned, with extensive knowledge in musical theater repertoire, music theory, and vocal technique.

• Serves as Music Director for Broadway Star of the Future award showcase and PCT Ensemble performance group, working with Theater Staff on goals and programming for these events.

• Teaches summer camps in musical theater as needed.

• Arranges music as needed for PCT Ensemble performance group, musical theater classes and camps, the Broadway Intensive, and other events as needed.

• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Vice President of Education.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position supervises adjunct or student collaborative keyboard musicians, conductors, or music directors.



Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Music with an emphasis in piano, collaborative piano, music education, or other related field. Master's degree or higher preferred.

• Significant documented experience as a collaborative pianist in multiple styles.

• Significant document experience as a music director and vocal coach.

• Significant experience in music education, documented success teaching in a K-12 environment.



Minimum Qualifications:

• Highly skilled in multiple musical styles on piano including classical, popular, and musical theater repertoire. Vocal background helpful.

• Knowledge in musical theater repertoire and the college audition process preferred.

• Ability to sight read on piano.

• Arranging and composing skills in music helpful.

• Strong oral and written communication skills and a willingness to collaborate across departments.

• Collaborative teaming skills with children, parents, educators, administrators, and artists.

• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

• Working knowledge of multimedia software such as Q-Lab helpful.



Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required remain in a stationary position and use the telephone. The employee is frequently required to traverse the facility or remain stationary; reach with hands and arms, communicate, and exchange information. The employee is occasionally required to operate office equipment and perform departmental essential functions.

• The nature of this job requires the employee to work on-site as a regular work routine.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.



To apply, please complete an online application at: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/strazcenter/jobs/3432209-992950



The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Please visit our website at www.StrazCenter.org to learn more about the Straz Center.


Salary: $50,000