Position Type:
Student Activities
Date Posted:
6/12/2026
Location:
Loyola Academy
Loyola Academy offers its student body of nearly 2000 a rigorous and relevant college preparatory curriculum, a highly developed visual arts and music program, a diversity of athletic and extracurricular activities, and strong retreat and service-learning programs. As a Jesuit school, Loyola Academy strives to form young women and men for others – for meaningful lives of leadership and service in imitation of Jesus Christ. All candidates for this position must possess a strong desire to actively contribute to the furthering of Loyola Academy's mission.
Position: Pit Orchestra Conductor for Theater for Young Audiences
The pit orchestra conductor is responsible for the instrument music in a musical theater production.
Responsibilities
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Create a rehearsal schedule for the pit orchestra.
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Study musical score to identify potential struggles for singers and pit orchestra
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Consult with the director and vocal music director regarding edits made to dance music and incidental music
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Recruit and hire professional musicians for the orchestra as needed
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Conduct the pit during all combined cast and pit rehearsals (both tech and dress), a minimum of one Sitzprobe, and all performances
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Coordinate with vocal music director regarding the music rehearsals with cast
- Supervise the set-up of the orchestra pit, with set up prior to the Sunday when dress rehearsals begin
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Keep orchestra pit clean and orderly during dress rehearsals and performances
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Consult with theater operations manager regarding orchestra lights (if needed in pit) and sound needs (including mics, music stands, and monitors)
Requirements
Time Commitment
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Pit rehearsals (schedule created in conjunction with students and/or professional musicians)
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Sitzprobe
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Technical and dress rehearsals
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Performances
Pay rate: Category C - $1845
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement
Loyola Academy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, abides by all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. Loyola does not discriminate in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Disclosure
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee occupying this position or the only necessary skills. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
