Job Title: 1099 Music Director – THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Division/Department: Rail Events Productions (REP)/Management
Reports To: Local Production Manager
Type of position: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Employee Classification: Seasonal
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 Express™ 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).
· LOCATION: TBA (will be in New Orleans metro area)
· PAY RATE: $250 stipend
Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Advanced music comprehension
- Experience teaching vocal technique or coaching vocal performance
- Experience music directing theatrical productions
- Ability to play piano proficiently
- Provide a keyboard piano for rehearsals
What We Do
Rail Events Productions is the leading production company for rail-based entertainment, specializing in creating branded live-themed events on real, moving trains. They operate officially licensed events such as THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride and Harry Potter™: A Hogwarts Express Adventure.
