"SUA 2 | Music Accompanist"

Posting Details

Posting Number: N01153

Classification Title: SUA 2 | Music Accompanist

Working Title: SUA 2 | Music Accompanist

Employee Group: Professional

Bargaining Unit: SCUPA

Location: Main Campus

Department: Music

Pay Rate: $24.60/hr.

Employment Type: Regular PT

Work Schedule: To be arranged based on the needs of the various vocal ensemble directors, faculty and students in the department of Music. Approximately 30 hours per week.

Position Summary

Accompany the University Choirs and Opera Performances during weekly rehearsals; performances at dress rehearsals, concerts, and tours as determined by the performance schedule.

Work with individual students who need extra rehearsals, if needed.

Assist the Choral Directors with sectional rehearsals.

Rehearse with and accompany music students, by request and as the schedule permits, in performance classes, performance hours, recitals and juries for degree requirements.

Help facilitate the needs of guest artists accompanying assigned groups.

Other duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor Degree required

Two years of experience as a professional accompanist in school, church or commercial music settings, or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

As part of the interview process, candidate must successfully perform and demonstrate expertise and competency in the following areas: accompanying and coaching, piano performance, sight-reading, choral rehearsal techniques, and open score reading.

Ability to quickly learn and prepare a variety of piano accompaniments, sometimes on short notice, is essential.

The successful candidate should have extensive experience playing accompaniments in both vocal and instrumental genres ranging from Renaissance through Modern period works.

Completion of a successful interview and background check also required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master degree preferred

Extensive experience in accompanying, plus knowledge of advanced vocal, choral and instrumental repertoire.

Experience working with diverse populations.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date: 12/08/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide three professional references in the application. Official transcripts required prior to employment. Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police); Act 151 (Child Abuse); and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. Full consideration given to applications received by December 27, 2025.