ACCOMPANIST

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide piano accompaniment for vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles in rehearsals and performances; rehearse with individual voice students.

• Accompany vocal and instrumental groups and soloists during classes and rehearsals.
• Accompany musical groups and soloists at special events at the College.
• Accompany soloists and choral groups at day and evening performances away from the College.
• Accompany private lessons as needed.
• Reinforce music instruction during rehearsals as directed by the instructor.
• Assist with the supervision of students in small groups.
• Make accompaniment tapes for student practices.
• Maintain schedules of student rehearsals.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of: Piano performance and accompanist techniques; principles and practices of sight reading; oral communication skills; interpretation, phrasing and ornamentation appropriate to various musical styles; a wide variety of music styles, including chamber music and lieder (art song); proper accompaniment for voice classes and instrumental music.

Ability To: Understand and carry out oral and written directions; meet schedules and time lines; communicate effectively with students and faculty; provide piano accompaniment for vocal and instrumental individuals and ensembles; sight read music from any style period accurately and efficiently; sight read musical scores; follow the conductor or soloist; work cooperatively with those contacted during the course of work; sit for extended periods of time.
 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years of experience accompanying choral groups, soloist/class performances and/or dance classes required. Formal study of the piano at the college level may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment: Indoor environment.

This is a Bargaining Unit position / Range 10
Starting rate is $18.56 per hour
9 months per year / up to 29.5 hours per week

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

• Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer. 
• Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.
• List of References: References should include at least two supervisors and two colleagues. Please include name, title, email and current phone numbers. Letters of reference will not be accepted in lieu of the required List of References.