Middle School (5-8) Musical Music Director

Posted: September 8, 2026 Closed: Open until filled

Employment Opportunity: Oak Middle School POSITION: Stipend Opportunity: Music Director - Middle School (5-8) Musical 2026-2027 School Year

Shrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a Music Director for the Middle School (5-8) Musical. This position pays a stipend of $2,932, which is received after the performance(s) are completed.

We are interested in candidates who are invested in the achievement, equity, and access of all learners in and beyond the classroom.

Candidates with diverse racial, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities Include:

• Works with the Director to read, research, and select production
• Holds auditions and selects all cast members
• Creates budget and expectations for the music portion (pit)
• Teaches and rehearses all music from the show with the cast
• Auditions members for the pit orchestra
• Rehearses the pit orchestra before the sitzprobe
• Works with the Director and Choreographer to provide correct vamps, cuts, transpositions, and repeats
• Assures a safe and comfortable environment for all students
• Interacts collaboratively with administration, nursing, and special education staff to make sure that student, parent, and teacher needs are being met
• Coordinates musical rehearsals and performances between the staff at both Sherwood and Oak
• Leads the pit orchestra and accompanies at the piano for all productions

Application Process: Interested candidates please send an email expressing your interest and detailing your experience. The email should have the job title in the subject line and be sent to Michael Lapomardo, Director of Performing Arts, at mlapomardo@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us

The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.