Music Director​/Composer - KidsAct! And TeensAct

Music Director/ Composer - Kids Act! And Teens Act!

Reports to:

Director of Education, Jane O’Leary

• Start Date:
  
  Jun 17, 2026
• End Date:
  Aug 14, 2026
• Working
  
  Location:
  
  Berkshire Community College
• Department:
  Education
• Housing:
  Housing available
• Compensation: $750-$800 a week, exempt
• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday 8:30-3:30, with some flexibility

Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking a music director/composer to join our Kids Act! and Teens Act! team in Pittsfield, MA. The music director/ composer collaborates with the lead counselor to create an original musical with the students in the summer program.

Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musical(s); and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs.

BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply.

The music director will teach vocal parts and harmonies and accompany students for all rehearsals, classes, and performances. Other duties as camp counselor will be assigned.

• Music direct the culminating show for each two-week session
• Teach all musical solos and harmonies to the campers and provide live piano accompaniment for the classes and shows
• Lead vocal warmups and provide vocal coaching as needed
• Serve as a counselor in the camp, assisting with classroom management
• Lead activities and games
• Develop responsive plans to assist students with performance skills

• Experience with music direction in an educational setting
• Demonstrated piano expertise and experience accompanying young singers
• Flexible and creative mindset to support the show that students want to create
• Ability to compose underscoring moments in the show and arrange music to suit and support student voices
• Complete fluency in all music notation with great sight-reading skills
• Facility composing original music
• Experience with underscoring and devising

* This job description is not comprehensive and is subject to change at any time