Music Director- Summer Musical

SITAR ARTS CENTER: CAMP SITAR
MUSIC DIRECTOR, SUMMER MUSICAL

What We Do

Sitar Arts Center engages DC youth, from early childhood to young adulthood, in building a creative community of learning and belonging that removes financial and cultural barriers to arts education and career training.

What You'll Do

Sitar Arts Center is seeking a wonderful, experienced Music Director to work with a range of young people to support Sitar's summer musical this June - August 2026.

Sitar produces a musical each summer that serves students in 4th-12th grade. This summer's production is The Lightning Thief:
Theatre for Young Audiences Edition. The Vocal Director ensures performers build singing skills in an engaging and joyful learning environment.

Responsibilities Include

• Lead instruction and direction of all vocal music for the musical, including ensemble, small group, and solo singing.

• Teach singing skills (ex. breath support, vocal placement, articulation, dynamics, pitch, etc.) to summer musical students to ensure healthy singing habits.

• Teach basic music reading skills as necessary through rehearsals (rhythm, dynamics, voice parts, time signature, etc.)

• Run daily rehearsal warm-ups with the choreographer and interns.

• Collaborate with the Conductor to ensure a unified musical vision for the show.

• Select audition and callback material in collaboration with the director and choreographer.

• Collaborate with the Stage Manager, Director, and Choreographer to ensure an inclusive rehearsal environment.

• Supervise musical students during run-throughs and other all-cast rehearsals in the theater.

What You'll Earn

For the musical, you will receive a stipend of $3,500. Stipend will increase if the candidate is additionally able to provide accompanimentduring rehearsals.

When You'll Work

This six-week seasonal position starts June 22, 2026, with a daily schedule of 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Performances will be held on July 30, 31, and August 1 at 7:00 pm, and on August 2 at 2:00 pm.

Other Required Work Dates will be provided before employment acceptance. All required work dates are paid, including:

• Orientation

• Audition Workshops

• Musical Intern Interviews

• Production Meetings

• Load In/Build Day

• Musical Performances

• Strike

Who You Are

As the Music Director, you are a positive, inclusive role model who is warm, supportive, and engaging. You experience immense joy when sharing your craft with young people, meeting their needs and adapting to ensure their safety and success throughout the process. You enjoy collaboration and improvisation and strongly believe that strong organization and creative youth development are the keys to happy, engaged students and interns.

Most importantly, you have a strong love for the arts and for children of all ages, and you believe that everyone should have access to the arts.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching music to youth is required.

• Experience building curriculum for grades 4th - 12th

• Previous experience working in a camp and musical setting.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in music directing or vocal coaching musicals in educational or community settings.
• Ability to provide rehearsal accompaniment.

• Knowledge of or experience with facilitating in inclusive learning communities, which can include differentiated instruction, equity, accessibility, and/or anti-racism practices.

Requirements

• Background check and TB test

Our Values

Embed Equity

Embedequity in our systems, programs, and spaces to advance social justice.

Everyone should have equitable access to opportunities, representation, and voice.

Foster Belonging

Fosterbelonging by engaging, supporting, and celebrating our diverse community members throughgenuine and meaningful relationships.

Everyone deserves a welcoming space where they can feel like they belong.

Prioritize Balance

Prioritize balance between the mental, emotional, physical, and creative well-being within ourselves and our fellow community members.

Everyone deserves the opportunity and support to prioritize wellness within their lives.

Build Trust

Build trust by assuming positive intentions and taking ownership of our words, actions, responsibilities, and commitments.

Everyone benefits when we approach relationships with openness and commit to follow through.

Inspire Transformation

Inspire transformation by listening to, learning from, and growing with our community and the world around us.

Everyone can be a student, and anyone can be a teacher.

Encourage Collaboration

Encourage collaboration with thoughtful and clear communication, a curious mind, and a creative spirit.

Everyone benefits when we work together as a team.

How You Can Apply

This position will remain open until filled. However, for best consideration, please apply by February 27, 2026.

You need to submit a resume and answer all required questions.

No phone calls, please.

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