Accompanist (Peabody Accompanying Program) - #Staff

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, at the Peabody Institute, seeks an Accompanist to provide musical accompaniment for students. The position is casual/on-call with variable hours and a starting hourly salary range.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in piano performance or collaborative piano, with experience accompanying diverse vocalists and instrumentalists. Flexibility and strong sight-reading are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance or collaborative piano.
• Experience accompanying diverse instruments and vocalists.
• Equivalency allows substitutes for required experience/education per policy.

Responsibilities

• Accompany vocal and instrumental students during lessons, studio classes, and recitals.
• Sight-read and learn diverse repertoire across styles and periods.
• Attend rehearsals and maintain flexible availability.

Skills

Sight-reading

Repertoire knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance

Experience accompanying diverse instruments and vocalists

Education equivalency allowed

Job description

We are seeking an Accompanist who will provide musical accompaniment for the students at the Peabody Institute.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Accompany vocal and instrumental students during lessons, studio classes, and recitals.
• Sight-read and quickly learn diverse repertoire across various styles and periods.
• Attend rehearsals as scheduled and maintain a flexible availability.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional sight-reading skills and ability to learn music quickly.
• Strong knowledge of standard vocal and instrumental repertoire.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance or collaborative piano.
• Experience in accompanying diverse instruments and vocalists.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Accompanist

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA

Starting Salary Range: $25.00 - $50.00 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: variable, up to 987 hours per year

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Peabody Institute

Department name: Accompanist

Personnel area: Peabody

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.