Accompanist II - Hourly/Intermittent POOL (COTA)

The California State University; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,768 - 53,561; Part time

Job summary

A public university in California is seeking an Accompanist II for a temporary part-time role in the College of the Arts. Responsibilities include providing accompaniment for student performances, classes, and auditions. Applicants should have strong skills in musical instruments, knowledge of harmony, and a background in accompanying various types of performances. The role offers a salary between $26.69 and $38.88 per hour, with employment lasting one year on an intermittent basis.

Qualifications

• Experience with accompanying choral groups and soloists is required.
• Experience with interpretive dances is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accompaniment for student ensemble performances.
• Accompany specialized music classes.
• Support new student auditions and other special events.

Skills

Knowledge of harmony fundamentals

Skill in playing musical instruments

Ability to select appropriate dance music

Ability to coach performing artists

Ability to transcribe music from recordings

Education

Special training in music composition and improvisation

Ability to sight read music scores

Job description

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Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Part Time, Theatre Arts

Job Summary

This position provides accompaniment for classes, student performances, audition and/or special events. These performances include, but are not limited to master classes, choral groups, soloist, juries, recitals, and dance technique courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accompaniment for instrumental/choral student ensemble performances and rehearsals.
• Provide accompaniment for specialized music classes.
• Provide accompaniment for new student auditions, scholarship auditions and other special events.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of fundamentals of harmony; and skill in playing one or more musical instruments as accompanist.
• Ability to select appropriate dance music; ability to compose or improvise music, ability to coach performing artists; ability to transcribe music from recordings.

Education and Experience

• Special training or coursework that would facilitate composing and improvising music and/or coaching and accompanying and experience which has led to a thorough familiarity with accompanying choral groups and soloists (instrumental and vocal) or interpretive dances is required.
• Ability to sight read music scores preferred.

Classification

Accompanist II

Department

College of the Arts

Compensation

The salary range for this classification is $26.69 to $38.88 per hour.

Time Base

Hourly/intermittent on call temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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Job no: 554201
Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Part Time, Theatre Arts

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

Advertised: Jan 01 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Dec 31 2026 Pacific Standard Time