Music Director for Middle School Theater Production 2025-2026 Job at St. Luke's School, New Canaan, CT

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  • St. Luke's School
  • New Canaan, CT

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

St. Luke’s School, a secular (non-religious), college-preparatory day school serving grades 5 through 12 in New Canaan, Connecticut, seeks a talented Music Director to work in collaboration with the Director of our Middle School Musical. The musical this year is Frozen, Jr. The show will be staged in the Seldin Performing Arts Center, our state-of-the-art, 480-seat proscenium theater with full sound and light capability and with the support of a robust technical crew composed of faculty, staff, and students. The Middle School show includes students in grades 5-8. The title has not yet been selected; and will use playback tracks (not a live pit orchestra).

Schedule

  • Auditions are held in mid-November
  • Rehearsals are held 2:30pm to 4:00pm Monday through Thursday, Nov. 30, 2025 - Feb. 20, 2026, with two weekend rehearsals (TBD)
  • No rehearsals during Winter Break (December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026)
  • Tech Week will be February 23 - 26, 2026
  • Performances are Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28 2026 (two shows)

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Attend daily rehearsals Monday-Thursday: 2:30-4:00pm.
  • Attend creative team meetings, which may or may not happen during rehearsal time.
  • Collaborate on & help develop the production team’s vision.
  • Provide vocal instruction in individual, small group, and full-cast rehearsals.
  • Communicate with the production team throughout the theater season.
  • Participate in auditions & Tech Week.

Key Skills and Qualities:

  • A college degree in Music or Musical Theater is preferred.
  • Experience working on productions with middle school students.
  • The enthusiasm and patience required to instruct and inspire young performers, including beginners.
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Strong cultural competency skills and a demonstrated commitment to furthering the creation of an equitable and inclusive school community that supports a deep sense of belonging

Located in New Canaan, Connecticut, St. Luke’s attracts families from over 35 towns throughout Connecticut and New York. A combination of challenging academics and truly exceptional community support distinguishes St. Luke’s and encourages our students to go above and beyond their own expectations. The school offers an inclusive environment where differences in race, culture, and personal beliefs are embraced as assets that enhance education. St. Luke’s prides itself on being a forward-thinking school where students hone their own distinct leadership skills - developing a strong moral compass, the commitment to serve, and the confidence to lead.

St. Luke’s School is an equal-opportunity employer. St. Luke’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of every member is respected.

Job Tags

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