Choral Piano Accompanist - Part-Time, School Setting

El Camino Real Charter High School; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

El Camino Real Charter High School in Woodland Hills, CA seeks a part-time VAPA Accompanist to provide piano accompaniment for choir rehearsals, concerts, and productions. Under the direction of the Choral Director and the Administrative Director, you will support vocal music instruction and performance preparation.

Responsibilities include accompanying students, preparing rehearsal tracks, collaborating with VAPA staff on schedules and music selections, and participating in performances during

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or formal coursework in music, piano performance, music education, accompanying, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience accompanying choirs, vocalists, instrumental ensembles, musical theater productions, or classroom instruction preferred.
• Experience working in a school, educational, youth, or performing arts setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide piano accompaniment support for choir rehearsals, concerts, festivals, musical.
• Accompany students during rehearsals and performances using assigned and approved musical selections.
• Support student vocal preparation during rehearsals, sectionals, and breakout practice sessions.
• Assist tenor, bass, and other vocal sections with learning and practicing assigned music.
• Review, practice, and prepare musical selections prior to rehearsals and performances.
• Collaborate with VAPA staff regarding rehearsal schedules, performances, music selections, and event preparation needs.
• Participate in rehearsals scheduled during class periods, after school, evenings, and occasional weekends based on program and performance needs.
• Record accompaniment or rehearsal tracks for student instructional and practice purposes, as requested.
• Provide musical support and accompaniment during performance preparation activities leading up to concerts, festivals, and productions.
• Maintain professional and appropriate interactions with students, staff, and community members.
• Exercise sound judgment and professionalism while supporting student performers and school productions.
• Attend scheduled rehearsals, performances, and related events in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s degree in music

Bachelor’s degree in music

Formal coursework in piano performance

Music education

Accompanying

Job description

El Camino Real Charter High School in Woodland Hills, CA seeks a part-time VAPA Accompanist to provide piano accompaniment for choir rehearsals, concerts, and productions. Under the direction of the Choral Director and the Administrative Director, you will support vocal music instruction and performance preparation.

Responsibilities include accompanying students, preparing rehearsal tracks, collaborating with VAPA staff on schedules and music selections, and participating in performances during