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Music Director for Mean GirlsGlencoe Junior High Project
United States, Illinois, Glencoe |
Description:DESCRIPTIONThe Glencoe Junior High Project (GJHP), a 50+ year-old nonprofit organization, is seeking an experienced candidate to serve as Music/Vocal Director & Accompanist for its Spring GJHP Musical: Mean Girls (High School Version). The GJHP Musical is a no-cut (but high quality!) program featuring 40-50 Glencoe 6th-8th graders. This is one of the largest productions in the area, with a professional creative team providing an experience like those at New Trier High School, including exciting dances, awesome harmonies, great costumes, and a live band. The proscenium-style theater (capacity over 700) is transformed with a large set and professional lights & sound. The stipend for this position is $5000-$6000 (based on experience). Roles and Responsibilities: *Teaching all vocal music and accompanying rehearsals and performances of the GJHP production of Mean Girls, working collaboratively with the Director and GJHP production team. *Collaborate with Director and GJHP producers to help lead and accompany an Audition Workshop, Auditions/Callbacks, and work with Director to determine Callback and Cast Lists. *Provide input as needed to Director to develop the production plan and schedule. *Attend all Rehearsals, Performances and Meetings as needed (some flexibility in scheduling). Important dates are as follows: *Audition Workshop: Wednesday, December 2, 3:30pm-6pm *Auditions & Callbacks: December 8, 9, 11 & 12, 3:30pm-7pm *Rehearsals: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3:30pm-5:45pm, January 7-April 23 (later in April) *Some flexibility for your schedule / previous conflicts. *No Rehearsals on January 19, February 26, March 5, or March 30-April 6 (Spring Break). *Weekend Tech Rehearsals & Sitzprobe: April 11, 25 & 26 (Times TBD) *Final Dress / Tech Rehearsals: Monday, April 27 – Wednesday, April 29, 3:30pm-8pm *Performances: April 30 – May 3, 2026 (Thurs @ 7pm, Fri @ 7pm, Sat @ 3pm, Sun @ 3pm), Your Call Time will be approximately 90 minutes prior *Abstain from doing paid, private teaching of GJHP Mean Girls participants during casting & production *Cultivate positive relationships with production team, school personnel, students, parents and volunteers *Recruit and hire musicians to perform in a pit band for tech week and performances (an additional stipend will be provided from GJHP to compensate the band). *Recruit and suggest hiring other contracted employees as needed. Requirements: *Demonstrated ability to teach vocal music and accompany full-length musicals (performance or accompaniment samples will be requested) *Strong sight-reading skills *Ability to recruit, lead and direct a small pit band *Experience working in an educational setting (preferably with middle school students) *Excellent leadership and team building skills *High energy and flexible in a fast-paced environment *Positive attitude, common sense, and sound judgment *Sincere desire to be a positive role model for young artists *Advanced training in music or education preferred (or comparable experience – minimum of 3 years). *Chosen candidate may need to submit to fingerprinting/background check (if required by District). Stipend contingent upon credentials and experience (estimated range from $5,000 to $6,000). Please email a cover letter, resume and samples to [email protected]. For more information about GJHP visit gjhp.org.
Application Deadline:
Nov. 30, 2025
Job Duration:
One-time engagement
Job Category:
Performing
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Illinois, Glencoe |
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