Choral Accompanist & Rehearsal Leader

San Diego Community College District; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Piano (advanced)

Sight reading

Conducting

Vocal accompaniment

Transposition

Improvisation

Education

High school diploma

College-level piano and music theory training

Job description

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.