Accompanist

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 2,479,680 - 3,857,280; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester, MI seeks a casual accompanist to support voice and instrumental classes, studios and recitals. This 19-hour-per-week position has no benefits and requires occasional evening and weekend availability.

The start date is 09/01/2026 and the role is designated as casual/temporary to cover instructional needs within the music department. The successful candidate will provide piano accompaniment across a wide range of musical styles, collaborate with students and

Qualifications

• B.M. in Music (piano) is required.
• M.M. in Music - piano performance with wide repertoire and excellent sight-reading is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide piano accompaniment for voice and/or instrumental classes, studios and recitals.
• Accompany auditions, recordings, ensembles and juries as needed.
• Some nights and weekend work is required.

Skills

Sight-reading

Performance experience

Education

B.M. in Music (piano)

M.M. in Music - piano performance

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

No benefits are associated with this position.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade Casual

Job Category

Job Category Casual /Temporary

Casual/Temp Classification

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits )

Shift/Days

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Position Information

Position Information

Employee's Effective Start Date

Employee's Effective Start Date 09/01/2026

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If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. n/a

Minimum Qualifications

B.M. in Music (piano)

Desired Qualifications

M.M. in Music- piano performance or collaborative piano: performance experience in a wide variety of musical styles; excellent sight-reading skills are required.

Position Purpose

The music department has a 19 hour (weekly) cap on casual staff (accompanist). Due to the influx of students in our program, our current staffing cannot meet the needs for our students are we require and additional accompanist to cover all assignments in applied music.

Job Duties

Provide appropriate piano accompaniment for voice and/or instrumental classes, studios and recitals. Other job assignments might include accompanying for auditions, recordings, ensembles and juries. Some nights and weekend work is required.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/10/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

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371 Wilson Boulevard, Rochester, MI 48309
248-370-2100