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Forge Music Director's Job Description :
Forge Music Director's Purpose Statement :
To bring glory to God through expression in the fine arts. As students worship God through the arts, they will discover that He is the ultimate source of creativity in every art form. Our department strives to grow students beyond artistic techniques and talents to see them flourish in expression, communication, and servanthood.
Forge Music Director's Purpose Statement :
To support the Director with pre-production preparation and rehearsal execution as needed, through the duration of the rehearsal process for the Forge Spring Musical 2025. To introduce students to the discipline of music through a Christian worldview lens. Through a commitment to excellence in each facet of a production, students and audiences will develop an understanding of how music can affect the world for Christ by revealing His Word, communicating His truth and glorifying His masterful beauty.
Forge Music Director's Responsibilities :
Primary Responsibilities
- Work closely with the director to pick out audition materials.
- Work with the director, choreographer, and designers to align music with the overall vision of the production.
- Work closely with the director to strive for a 'Superior' rating in music direction at DCPA'S 2025 Bobby G Awards.
- Auditions and Casting
- Select Musial excerpts from the production to provide a variety of options for students to choose from for auditions.
- Assist in casting by evaluating actors' vocal abilities and musicality
- Sometimes suggest adjustments to accommodate cast strengths. (
- If success of show is dependent on adjustment)
- Teach music to the cast, focusing on pitch, rhythm, and dynamics.
- Assist all cast in navigating rehearsal material, including MTI tracks and recorded parts in the Forge Google Drive.
- Work with individual singers, duets, and ensembles to refine their parts; Help the ensemble achieve blend and balance.
- Address diction, harmony, and stylistic nuances.
- Work closely with the director and choreographer to ensure musicality aligns with character personality, blocking, and choreography.
Measurable Goals :
Team Members :
Position Requirements :
Forge Vision Statement :
Find Jesus. Forge Purpose. Feel Loved.
The Five Purposes :
Faithfully Worship God
Obediently Follow Jesus
Radically Love Everyone
Gratefully Serve Others
Eagerly Share Christ
Reports To : Fine Arts Director
Hours Required :
After School Rehearsals, 3-5 days a week
12 Hours / Week
This position is : Faculty
Staff
Contractor
Intern
