Choral Director ( Fall Musical Productions)

Choral Director ( Fall Musical Productions) DuPage High School District 88 WILLOWBROOK

HIGH SCHOOL

- Villa Park, Illinois This job is also posted in DuPage High School District 88 Job Details

Job ID:

5716597

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 17, 2026 Job Description Willowbrook High School Choral Director (Fall Musical Productions)

Available:

2025-2026 SY

Title:

CHORAL DIRECTOR

Reports To:

Athletic Director

Duration:

Fall Season

Salary:

May be granted a maximum of five years experience for documented experience. Purpose Statement Willowbrook High School is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to serve as Choral Music Director for our fall musical. This position plays a vital role in supporting the artistic and educational goals of the program through high-quality vocal instruction and collaboration with the production team.

Primary Responsibilities:

Select, prepare, and distribute vocal music for auditions. Provide professional assessment of students' vocal abilities at auditions. Collaborate with the director to develop and implement a comprehensive rehearsal schedule for music instruction. Instruct and rehearse cast members in all vocal music (mid-September through early November; approximately 2 hours after school, up to 5 days per week, with scheduling flexibility). Refine and polish student voices throughout the production for articulation, projection, and musicality. Conduct vocal warm-ups prior to performances (6:30 PM). Coordinate with the choreographer to ensure alignment between rehearsal music and any rehearsal recordings. Serve as liaison with the orchestra conductor during the sitzprobe rehearsal.

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

Communicate clearly and professionally. Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary production team (e.g., technical staff, choreographer, orchestra conductor). Proficiency in piano accompaniment. Prior experience in choral direction and/or musical theatre music direction preferred. Strong instructional skills, with the ability to motivate, support, and challenge student performers.

Position Type:

Seasonal

Salary:

$2,992.86 to $4,338.68 Per Season Job Requirements