Position Type:
Athletics/Activities
Date Posted:
2/11/2026
Location:
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Date Available:
SY25-26
BRAVO - Musical Director
Revised Oct 2024
Department:
Extra Curricular
Primary Reporting Location:
Brooks
Salary:
TBD
Salary based on time commitment, experience and production
Date Available:
Spring 2026
Job Category:
Extra Curricular
Reports to:
Sponsor/Administration
Portrait of a District 97 Leader:
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Champions the vision of the school district
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Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
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Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
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Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
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Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
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Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
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Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
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Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
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Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
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Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
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Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
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Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations
About the Role
Dates TBD based on Production Schedule - must adhere to deadlines discussed with Director/Artistic Director
The Musical Director interacts with and responds to students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members in ways that demonstrates their alignment and agreement with the district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.
Essential Role Responsibilities:
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Create detailed rehearsal plans alongside the director; be prepared and organized daily for rehearsals, with prepared materials
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Communicate with office staff before rehearsal if there are any materials needed to teach successfully
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Review the show score, practice and make as many edits, additions, changes before the start of rehearsals
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Be involved with planning, meeting, and preparing show logistics with the team before rehearsals begins
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Teach & direct creatively - direct students to sound most successful on their vocal part, storytelling through their selections - include music theory through the show material
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Effectively modify the keys, song length and harmonies to best feature the talent you are working with. Add harmonies should your cast of students need challenging. JR shows often eliminate 3 part harmony.
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Provide musical tracks for students to rehearse with outside of rehearsal - copies and preparation done in advance of rehearsal and uploaded to the Family Google Folder - students should have access to music and tracks
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Coordinate mics, mic lists and any sound needs prior to tech rehearsals - up to 24 wireless microphones can be assigned
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Assist with putting microphones on all cast members
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Accountable for pianos, rehearsal spaces and locking mic room following rehearsals, techs and performances
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Classroom / Rehearsal management is vital Ensure a well-managed, respectful, professional class/rehearsal space
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Lead with patience and professionalism at all times
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Leave time daily to clean and organize work areas - safety and cleanliness are priorities
