Accompanist (Professional)

Sdccdjobs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A community college is seeking a skilled accompanist to support choirs and soloists. The role involves playing advanced piano, conducting rehearsals, and maintaining student records. Candidates must have experience in accompanying vocal arrangements and possess strong interpersonal skills. Commitment to diversity and understanding diverse backgrounds is essential. This role may include evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Must be able to play the piano at an advanced level.
• Should be able to sight read complex musical scores.
• Ability to transpose and improvise, reading chord symbols.

Responsibilities

• Accompany choirs, soloists and small ensembles for rehearsals and concerts.
• Assist instructor by conducting choral rehearsals in the instructor's absence.
• Lead sectional rehearsals playing parts and correcting mistakes.

Skills

Advanced music theory

Sight reading

Conducting methods

Coaching methods

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma with private or college-level training in piano and music theory

Job description

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit AFT - NANCE

Range

Range (na)

Department

Department District Wide

The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, accompany choirs, soloists and small ensembles for rehearsals and concerts; assist instructor by conducting choral rehearsals in the absence of the instructor. Click here for description.

Major Responsibilities

• Accompany choirs, soloists and small ensembles for rehearsals and concerts.
• Accompany vocal students for solos performed in class and in recitals.
• Assist instructor as directed; assist in selection of solo material; may conduct choral rehearsals in the absence of the instructor.
• Lead sectional rehearsals by playing parts, identifying student mistakes and problem areas, correcting mistakes and providing the right notes and rhythms.
• Maintain student records and musical/score inventory as necessary.
• Play other keyboards (organ, harpsichord, synthesizer) as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Advanced music theory.
• Sight reading, conducting and coaching methods.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Skills and Abilities:

• Play the piano at the advanced level.
• Sight read complex musical scores.
• Accompany choirs, soloists and small ensembles.
• Accompany students in learning vocal music interpretations and technical aspects of music.
• Transpose and improvise; read chord symbols.

Training and Experience:

• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by private or college-level training in piano and music theory and at least two years experience as an accompanist including experience in accompanying soloists and following a conductor.

Desired Qualifications

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Category III : typically SEDENTARY in nature.

Environment:

Favorable, involves a classroom, subject to working evening and weekend hours.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Conditions of Employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Posting Number

NC00279

Supplemental Questions

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • No Response
  • SDCCD employment web site
  • EdJoin (SD Co. Office of Education)
  • CA Community Colleges Registry
  • Craig's List
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Chronicle of Higher Ed
  • Professional organization/publication
  • SD Union Tribune newspaper ad (including Sign On San Diego)
  • SDCCD Employee
  • Job Fair
  • Other (list below)
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• No
• If yes, please enter your employee ID: (Open Ended Question)
• * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse staff and student population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups. (Open Ended Question)
• * Please describe your experience, knowledge, and skills that you feel qualifies you to work in this position. (Open Ended Question)

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

• Résumé

San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division