Accompanist (Part-Time)

American Musical and Dramatic Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

AMDA, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, in New York City, seeks part-time piano accompanists with professional experience in Musical Theatre; Classical, Pop/Rock, and Blues are a plus. Applicants should be proficient sight-readers and able to accompany individuals as well as groups.

This in-person role is up to 29 hours per week, with duties including supporting students and faculty in instruction and maintaining a professional classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Professional experience accompanying individuals and groups in educational settings.
• Proficient sight-reading abilities and ability to transpose on sight preferred.
• Commitment to supporting students in an educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Accompany individuals and group ensembles in classes and other educational settings
• Sight-read musical material and support students and faculty during instruction
• Contribute to a professional, supportive classroom environment

Skills

Piano accompaniment

Sight-reading

Transposition on sight

Professional experience in industry

Job description

Description

AMDA, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, in the heart of New York City, is one of the foremost performing arts conservatories in the country with a sister campus in Hollywood. AMDA offers multiple programs from numerous two- and three-year conservatory programs and degree programs in Musical Theatre, Acting, and Dance.

AMDA is seeking part-time Piano Accompanists with outstanding professional experience, specializing in the Musical Theatre canon; experience in Classical Repertoire, Pop/Rock, Blues is a plus. Applicants should have experience accompanying individuals as well as group ensembles. Applicants must be proficient sight-readers. Ability to transpose on sight is preferred but not necessarily required. Applicants should be strongly committed to providing support in an educational environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accompany individuals and group ensembles in classes and other educational settings
• Sight-read musical material and support students and faculty during instruction
• Contribute to a professional, supportive classroom environment

Performance Credentials

• AMDA differentiates itself from other performing arts colleges by having students learn from working faculty and accompanists. Applicants must have professional experience within the industry; preference will be given to those with recent / current performance credits.
• Experience teaching musicianship, piano, and sight singing is a plus.

Teaching Credentials

• Professional-level teaching plus a willingness to learn curriculum-specific material, is required.
• Applicants will have experience in providing and maintaining a professional atmosphere within the classroom.
• Successful applicants will have demonstrated an ability to work effectively with diverse populations and varying proficiency levels.
• Applicants will be able to communicate with students in a positive and effective manner.

Employment Credentials

• Professional accompaniment credentials, plus experience in the classroom a plus.

Position Information

• $35-$55 per accompanist hour
• This position is a part time (up to 29 hours per week), in-person commitment.

Administrative tasks assigned outside of classroom teaching hours will be paid at a standard hourly rate of $35.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

AMDA is committed to an inclusive learning and working environment. We welcome applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and value the ability to work effectively with our diverse students and colleagues.

AMDA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants during the hiring process upon request.