Choral Accompanist & Rehearsal Coach

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 38,572 - 50,971; Part time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a skilled music teacher/ accompanist to prepare and perform piano, keyboard, guitar, bass, violin/viola, percussion, horn or other instruments for rehearsals and public performances.

The role requires advanced sight-reading, ability to transpose or improvise accompaniments, and the capacity to coach student musicians while coordinating with the director. A Bachelor’s degree in music and experience with school-age students are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music or professional level ability to play.
• Evidence of successful experiences working with school age music students.
• Evidence of the ability to respect, protect, and maintain confidentiality.
• Evidence of the ability and inclination to take charge of student behavior if circumstances suggest.
• Evidence of the ability to work in a team environment.
• Evidence of excellent human relations and oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.
• Ability to commit to the full year schedule and ideally to remain with the position for the long term, building upon a strong, consistent team in the dept.
• Ability to transpose or improvise an accompaniment is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Finale may be a consideration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and accompany on piano, keyboard, guitar, bass, violin/viola, percussion, horn or any musical instrument accompaniments employing advanced musical skills and demonstrating proficiency in multiple choral genres in rehearsal and public performances.
• Demonstrate proficient advanced sight-reading skills.
• Practice as music may indicate to ensure secure performances and playing of vocal parts (open score) during rehearsals.
• Run sectionals and coach music students during section rehearsals, providing a summary to the director.

Skills

Sight-reading

Teamwork

Communication

Confidentiality

Multi-instrument

Improvisation

Open score

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Tools

Finale

Job description

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a skilled music teacher/ accompanist to prepare and perform piano, keyboard, guitar, bass, violin/viola, percussion, horn or other instruments for rehearsals and public performances.

The role requires advanced sight-reading, ability to transpose or improvise accompaniments, and the capacity to coach student musicians while coordinating with the director. A Bachelor’s degree in music and experience with school-age students are preferred.