Choir Accompanist

Black Hawk College; Moline, Avenue (IL, MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Hawk College in Illinois invites a piano accompanist to support the college choir under the direction of the choir director during rehearsals and concerts. The role requires reliable, expressive piano performance to enhance ensemble balance and musical integrity.

The candidate will accompany rehearsals and performances, lead section rehearsals by playing parts and correcting mistakes, and coach solos and ensembles by transposing music, teaching rhythm, and supporting overall vocal

Qualifications

• Advanced piano skills with strong sight-reading.
• At least 1 year of experience in accompanying choir.
• Ability to work with a director and students in rehearsal settings.

Responsibilities

• Accompany choir during rehearsals and performances.
• Lead section rehearsals by playing parts and correcting mistakes.
• Assist by leading rehearsals as necessary.
• Coach solos and ensembles by transposing music, teaching rhythm and vocal technique.

Skills

Advanced piano skills

Reading music

Accompaniment experience

Job description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the choir director, accompany the choir during rehearsals and concerts and assist the director with rehearsals and concerts.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Perform piano accompaniment for practice, rehearsals, and performances of college

choirs.

1. Lead section rehearsals by playing parts, identifying student mistakes and problem areas, correcting mistakes, and providing the right notes and rhythms.
2. Assist by leading rehearsals as necessary.
3. Coach solos and ensembles by arranging or transposing music, teaching notes and rhythm, recognizing and resolving intonation problems, teaching good vocal techniques, providing suggestions regarding interpretation of music and encouraging students.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

1. Advanced piano skills and in-depth understanding of reading music
2. At least one (1) year of experience in accompanying

OVERALL ACOUNTIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates BHC core values.
2. Accuracy of work.
3. Efficiency of work.
4. Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers.
5. Ability to communicate in pleasant manner with employees, student, vendors, and general public.