Music Director and Pianist for Middle School Musical
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Position Type: ArtsDate Posted: 9/10/2024Location: Middle SchoolContract, Temporary: November 6th 2024 - February 14, 2025 Lakeside School, an independent 5-12 coeducational day school located in North Seattle, is currently recruiting a music director and rehearsal and performance pianist for the 8th grade's musical, Annie, Jr. Student auditions take place November 6th, 7th, and 8th. Rehearsals run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons from 3:40 p.m. -5:40 p.m. from mid-November through early February. Extended rehearsals begin the week of February 3rd, and the show performs February 12th, 13th, and 14th. Responsibilities

Play piano reduction of score for auditions, rehearsals, and performances.

Teach music material to students, and provide additional vocal coaching as necessary.

Assist in rehearsals by playing the score, playing vocal parts, identifying and correcting mistakes as needed.

Lead vocal warm ups and music rehearsals or coaching

Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

Ability to attend all agreed upon rehearsals and performances (transportation not provided).

Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. The candidate will understand different perspectives; interact respectfully with cultures other than their own; and cultivate meaningful relationships with people that have different cultural frameworks.

Satisfactory completion of three criminal background checks.

Compensation and Benefits Stipend: $3500 Working At Lakeside At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our Careers page on the Lakeside School website. Equity in hiring: According to various studies, women and people of color are more likely to not apply for a job if they see themselves as not meeting every requirement of the posting, which means employers miss meeting potentially ideal candidates. Lakeside School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where employees from diverse cultures are affirmed and equipped to lead an inclusive learning environment for our students. Please apply even if you don't meet every single requirement.