"Music - Collaborative Pianist"

Position Information

Position Title
Music - Collaborative Pianist

Classification Title
Hourly Part Time (.1-.49 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligibility

Department
Music

Job Description

Hope College Department of Music seeks an outstanding collaborative pianist. The collaborative pianist will work privately in lesson settings and one-on-one rehearsal sessions to help with musical preparation of a wide range of repertoire for lessons, studio classes, departmental recitals, juries, school-related competitions, and degree recitals. The collaborative pianist may also be asked to play for choir, musical theater, or opera workshop rehearsals and performances. The collaborative pianist will work closely with the studio and choral professors to help enrich students’ understanding of how to prepare repertoire and how to perform successfully. The collaborative pianist may also perform with music faculty in recitals.

This is a part-time seasonal position for the 2024/2025 academic year (September – May). Interested candidates may begin in Spring 2024. Hours are flexible and some rehearsals can be arranged to work around your schedule. The collaborative pianist must be available Thursday mornings, 11 am-12 pm, for departmental recitals and performance classes. The collaborative pianist can expect to work at least 3 hours per week early in the semester, and up to 20 hours per week later in the semester.

Qualifications

• MM or DMA in collaborative piano or piano performance preferred
• Extensive prior academic or professional experience as a collaborative pianist
• Wide range of repertoire from the Baroque to Contemporary in instrumental and vocal music
• Excellent sight-reading abilities
• Efficient music rehearsal techniques
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Enthusiasm for work with college students of all levels

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2023-193SR

Job Posting Open Date
01/09/2024

Job Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Is this position available for sponsorship
No