Accompanist (Professional)

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Unterseen; Vor Ort; CHF 29.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The San Diego Community College District invites applications for an accompanist to support choirs, soloists and ensembles during rehearsals and performances on campus.

The ideal candidate will sight-read and coach, transpose and improvise, and maintain student records and score inventories. Requirements include a high school diploma plus college-level training in piano and music theory, and at least two years of accompanying experience with conductors.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced piano skill with collaborative performance experience.
• Strong sight-reading and coaching abilities.
• Ability to conduct rehearsals in the absence of instructor.

Aufgaben

• Accompany choirs, soloists and small ensembles for rehearsals and concerts.
• Lead sectional rehearsals; identify mistakes and provide correct notes.
• Maintain student records and musical/score inventories.
• Play other keyboards as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Piano (advanced)

Sight reading

Conducting

Vocal accompaniment

Transposition

Improvisation

Ausbildung

High school diploma

College-level piano and music theory training

Jobbeschreibung

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit AFT - NANCE

Range

Range (na)

Department

Department District Wide

The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, accompany choirs, soloists and small ensembles for rehearsals and concerts; assist instructor by conducting choral rehearsals in the absence of the instructor.

Major Responsibilities

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES :

Accompany choirs, soloists and small ensembles for rehearsals and concerts.

Accompany vocal students for solos performed in class and in recitals.

Assist instructor as directed; assist in selection of solo material; may conduct choral rehearsals in the absence of the instructor.

Lead sectional rehearsals by playing parts, identifying student mistakes and problem areas, correcting mistakes and providing the right notes and rhythms.

Maintain student records and musical/score inventory as necessary.

Play other keyboards (organ, harpsichord, synthesizer) as needed.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

Advanced music theory.

Sight reading, conducting and coaching methods.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Skills and Abilities:

Play the piano at the advanced level.

Sight read complex musical scores.

Accompany choirs, soloists and small ensembles.

Accompany students in learning vocal music interpretations and technical aspects of music.

Transpose and improvise; read chord symbols.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by private of college-level training in piano and music theory and at least two years experience as an accompanist including experience in accompanying soloists and following a conductor.

Desired Qualifications

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Category III : typically SEDENTARY in nature.

Environment:

Favorable, involves a classroom, subject to working evening and weekend hours.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT : Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment); Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment); AND Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  
  
  
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  • SDCCD employment web site
  
  
  • EdJoin (SD Co. Office of Education)
  
  
  • CA Community Colleges Registry
  
  
  • Craig's List
  
  
  • Inside Higher Ed
  
  
  • Chronicle of Higher Ed
  
  
  • Professional organization/publication
  
  
  • SD Union Tribune newspaper ad (including Sign On San Diego)
  
  
  • SDCCD Employee
  
  
  • Job Fair
  
  
  • Other (list below)
  
  
  
  


• If other, please specify.

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• If yes, please enter your employee ID:

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• * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse staff and student population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.

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• * Please describe your experience, knowledge, and skills that you feel qualifies you to work in this position.

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Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

• Résumé