Piano Accompanist (Flexible-Hour/Year-Round)

General Purpose

Under general supervision, provides piano accompaniment for music classes, rehearsals, recitals and concerts; assists instructors in class and coaches students outside of the classroom by appointment; coordinates sheet music; may provide instrumental accompaniment on an as-needed basis; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides piano accompaniment for music classes including choirs, voice classes, voice lessons and opera classes.
• Provides piano accompaniment for various performances, including rehearsals.
• Illustrates different musical forms in modern dance and theory courses.
• Adapts themes to the piano from recorded music.
• Collaborates with faculty and students to help improve technique, develop musicianship, deepen artistry and work toward their longer-term goals.
• Records songs for instructors and students and posts them on the school system.
• Assists with music festivals.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.