Music Director/ Composer - KidsAct! And TeensAct!
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Posted: January 30, 2026
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Music Director/Composer for KidsAct! and TeensAct! at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, MA, with a salary of $750-$800 per week, exempt, Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30, with flexibility.
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Job Description
Music Director/ Composer - KidsAct! And TeensAct!
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
ABOUT BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY
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 KidsAct! and TeensAct! 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 musicals; 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.
JOB OVERVIEW
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.
REQUIREMENTS
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
QUALIFICATIONS
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