Belmont Mansion - Pianist

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Belmont Mansion in Nashville seeks a part-time pianist who enjoys history and operating a historical instrument. You will perform in an 1860s room on a restored 158-year-old piano during visitor hours, delivering engaging programs with a scripted history.

The ideal candidate will master the piano, sight-read music, and communicate the history of the instrument and music to audiences, while working as part of a team and showcasing strong public speaking and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate mastery of the piano and the ability to sight read music.
• Ability to learn and adapt to playing a historical instrument.
• Ability to convey to the public the history of the instrument and the music being played (script provided).
• Willingness to work as part of a bigger team and maintain a strong public speaking presence.
• Demonstrate superior customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform 45-minute to 1-hour piano performances during museum hours.
• Convey history of the instrument and music to visitors using the provided script.
• Collaborate with Belmont Mansion staff to ensure a positive visitor experience.

Skills

Piano mastery

Sight reading

Public speaking

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment at Belmont University

Job description

Employment Type

Student Employee

Hourly Rate

$15.00

Special Note:

All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Belmont Mansion is seeking a part-time, experienced, and accomplished pianist who enjoys history and historical instruments. Would you enjoy performing in a unique historical setting? Are you intrigued by the opportunity to play a 158-year-old piano in an 1860s era room? Do you wish to strengthen your public speaking skills? If so, we would love to talk with you.

An 1860s box grand piano was restored recently with the intent of allowing our visitors to experience mid-19th century music in the authentic period Grand Salon of Belmont Mansion. Forty-five-minute to one-hour performances would take place during regular visitor hours to the museum both during the week and weekends. (Mon - Sat: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Sunday: 11:00 to 4:00).

Ideal applicants will demonstrate a mastery of the piano and the ability to sight read music, the ability to learn and adapt to playing a historical instrument, the skill set to convey to the public the history of the instrument as well as the music being played (script provide by Belmont Mansion), a willingness to work as one part of a bigger team, a strong public speaking presence, and demonstrate superior customer service skills.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must be able to climb stairs and have the ability to remain positive, respectful, and flexible in a fast-paced environment.

Must have demonstrated mastery of the piano and the ability to sight read music, the ability to learn and adapt to playing a historical instrument, the skill set to convey to the public the history of the instrument as well as the music being played (script provided by Belmont Mansion staff), a willingness to work as one part of a bigger team, a strong public speaking presence, and demonstrate superior customer service skills.

Required Education

Must be enrolled as a student at Belmont University. Must have training and performance experience as a pianist.

Required Experience

Must have demonstrated mastery of the piano and the ability to sight read music, the ability to learn and adapt to playing a historical instrument, the skill set to convey to the public the history of the instrument as well as the music being played (script provided by Belmont Mansion staff), a willingness to work as one part of a bigger team, a strong public speaking presence, and demonstrate superior customer service skills.