REP Music Director - POLAR Express Train Ride - Orleans

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* Job Title:

** 1099 Music Director – THE POLAR EXPRESSTM Train Ride
** Division/Department:
** Rail Events Productions (REP)/Management
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* Reports To:

** Local Production Manager
** Type of position:
** Non-Exempt/Hourly
** Employee Classification:
** Seasonal
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* Location:

** New Orleans, LA
** Compensation:** $250 for the project
** About the position
** The Music Director is responsible for teaching and overseeing the musical aspects of The Polar ExpressTM Train Ride per the specifications set by the Rail Events Productions artistic team. This role involves working with the directing and stage management teams to ensure the cast learns and performs the music to the production’s standards and upholds the production's artistic integrity. The position is a short-term contract requiring both teaching and refining vocal performances during rehearsals.
** Responsibilities
* * Work with the Directing and Production Stage Management Teams during music rehearsals

Attend a short virtual meeting prior to the in-person rehearsal to go over the music and rehearsal expectations Teach the cast the music according to the specifications of the production

Refine cast vocal performance during the allotted rehearsal time Maintain a safe, welcoming, positive, and inclusive working environment

Provide a keyboard piano for rehearsals
** Requirements
* * Advanced music comprehension

Experience teaching vocal technique and/or coaching vocal performance

Experience music directing theatrical productions Ability to play piano proficiently
** Project Details
** REHEARSAL DATE:
Friday, 12/4 - 1pm - 4pm (arrive at 12:30pm for setup)   
* There will also be a 30 min. virtual meeting approx. 1 week prior to the in-person rehearsal date (flexible).
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LOCATION:

TBA (will be in New Orleans metro area)
· PAY RATE: $250 stipend