Fall Season Pianist/Music Director Job at National Opera Center in New York

Network(s) : Education & Community Engagement; Other

DESCRIPTION

Seagle Festival, a renowned 110-year-old program for aspiring opera and musical theater performers, seeks a dynamic Pianist / Music Director for its 7-week early fall community engagement program.

Contract Dates : August 25, 2025, to October 12, 2025

Compensation : $600 per week, on-campus housing (private room, shared bath), and a $400 travel stipend

Responsibilities :

Serve as Music Director / Pianist / Tour Director for a touring production of Monkey & Francine in the City of Tigers by Kamala Sankaram & David Johnston

Serve as Music Director / Pianist for a touring revue of the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber

Provide private coaching (as available) for four fall-season emerging artist singers

Serve as Pianist for any other assigned fall-season events

Qualifications :

Strong working knowledge of standard operatic and musical theater repertoire

Experience coaching and rehearsing with pre-professional or professional vocal artists in musical preparation

Valid driver's license

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working effectively both independently and as part of a team

Comfort and experience in engaging adult and youth audiences when introducing touring programs

Ability to interact professionally with community engagement partners

About Seagle Festival :

Seagle Festival is the premier opera and musical theater producing organization in the upstate Adirondack region of New York and one of the oldest and most distinguished summer vocal training programs in the United States. Founded in 1915, Seagle Festival celebrates its 110th anniversary in 2025. Each summer, 32 emerging vocal artists participate in an intensive 9-week program. The fall program engages the community through in-school children's opera, a touring musical revue, and new opera workshops. Learn more at .

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Salary : $600