Accompanist

Pacific Northwest Ballet; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 47,527; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in 401k plan

Accrual of sick time

Job summary

A leading ballet company in Seattle seeks a skilled musician to provide piano accompaniment for ballet classes. The ideal candidate will have advanced piano skills and be able to creatively enhance class experiences with diverse musical repertoire. This position requires effective communication and the ability to adapt musically to class needs. Limited benefits and a schedule of up to 20 hours a week are included.

Qualifications

• Must have thorough knowledge of piano repertoire.
• Broad knowledge of various musical styles.
• Capable of listening and adapting to faculty needs.

Responsibilities

• Offer creative musical repertoire for ballet classes.
• Play piano at advanced levels during classes.
• Establish effective relationships with students and faculty.

Skills

Advanced piano playing

Sight reading

Improvisational skills

Good communication

Job description

SUMMARY

Perform skilled work involving specialized musicianship in support of ballet classes. Classes include ballet technique, pointe classes, and pas de deux for all ages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently offer creative and innovative musical repertoire for classes.
• Play piano at an advanced level.
• Sight reading and improvisational skills required.
• Thorough knowledge of piano repertoire.
• Broad knowledge of musical styles.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Listen, respond, and adapt to faculty’s musical needs during class.
• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Represent PNB in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Work evenings and Saturdays in Seattle and/or Bellevue.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Must have ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. May be required to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aids)

PAY RANGE

$31.00/hour – 34.50/hour; Hourly, Non-exempt

SCHEDULE

PNB School is open 43 weeks/year; work hours up to 20/week

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day between the Seattle and Bellevue PNBS locations.

PNBS HOURS

PNBS is open 6 days/week, Mon-Sat; hours M-F open 8am – 9pm; S open 8am – 5pm.

BENEFITS

This position is eligible for limited benefits including participation in PNB’s 401k plan and accrual of sick time consistent with City of Seattle and State or WA leave laws.