"Piano Accompanist"

Job Description

SUMMARY

Piano accompanist for voice class, juries, student recitals, rehearsals and performances

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Accompanies voice class and other related disciplines.
• Rehearse and accompany students for solos performed in voice class and student recitals.
• Participates in and accompanies student juries – vocal and instrumental.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Graduation from high school supplemented by private or college – level training in piano. Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years experience as an accompanist required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Advanced piano skills
• Experience playing and knowledge of instrumental, vocal and choral repertoire
• Advanced sight reading skills
• Must possess excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff in a diverse environment

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.