Collaborative Accompanist

ST ANDREWS SCHOOL; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan (403(b) & Roth)

Health Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

St. Andrew’s School seeks a collaborative accompanist to design the liturgical soundscape and support the musical growth of its students. The role includes accompanying the choir, conducting choral sectionals, and preparing accompaniments for chapel and performances.

During the Musical Theatre season, you will lead musical rehearsals, rehearse the pit orchestra, and conduct performances, while mentoring student musicians in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting choral sectionals.
• Strong sight-reading capabilities for hymnals and choral open score.
• Ability to mentor student musicians in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the choir during choral classes on a rotating schedule (2-3 times per week).
• Conduct sectionals for choral rehearsals and work with voice and instrumental students for chapel and performances.
• Learn choral accompaniments and vocal parts off campus; create accompaniment recordings for student practice as needed.
• Direct musical rehearsals daily during the Musical Theatre season (4:00 PM – 5:30 PM).
• Rehearse pit orchestra leading up to productions and conduct during performances.
• Prepare all scores, accompaniments, and parts prior to rehearsals.

Skills

Choral conducting

Sight-reading

Mentoring students

Job description

Job Title: Collaborative Accompanist
Reports to: Arts Department Chair and Voice Instructor
Department: Arts Department
Employment Type: 12 Month, Faculty
FLSA: Exempt
Posted: June 26, 2026

St. Andrew’s School develops the independence, character, mind, and spirit of its students to prepare them for lives of citizenship, service, and purpose. Be at the center of this mission by joining the school as our collaborative accompanist, a key member of the arts department.

All students live, learn, and play in the natural beauty of our 2,200-acre campus. At the center of our community are curious, motivated, and diverse students who are accepted without regard to their families’ means. Each young person is challenged and valued, and students are truly known by the life-long mentors who teach, coach, and advise them. Human connection, face to face, is the foundation of our program. Friendship and joy define our spirit; “faith and learning” is our motto.

Position Summary

St. Andrew’s School seeks a collaborative accompanist to fill a pivotal role responsible for designing the liturgical soundscape of the school and supporting the musical growth of our students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Choral Accompaniment & Education

• Accompany the choir during choral classes on a rotating schedule (2-3 times per week).
• Conduct sectionals for choral rehearsals and work individually with voice and instrumental students to prepare for chapel and performances.
• Learn all choral accompaniments and vocal parts off campus; create accompaniment recordings for student practice as needed.

Musical Theater (Seasonal: November – February)

• Work closely with the Musical and Theater Director throughout the season. Direct musical rehearsals daily from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
• Rehearse the pit orchestra during the two weeks leading up to the production and conduct them during the performance.
• Accompany the musical production during "Tech Week" and the performance weekend. Prepare all musical theater scores, accompaniments, and parts prior to rehearsals.

Job Requirements

• Experience in conducting choral sectionals.
• Strong sight-reading capabilities required, specifically regarding hymnals and choral open score.
• A strong commitment to working in an educational setting with the ability to mentor, guide, and patiently develop the skills of student musicians.

Conditions of Hire

A thorough background check-inclusive of fingerprinting, a Child Protection Registry Check, a motor vehicle record check, and a background check is required as a condition of employment.

Applicants must complete satisfactory reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state employment laws, and any other required conditions of employment.

Benefits of Employment at St. Andrew’s School

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan guidelines; additional details can be found in our employee handbook, which is furnished upon request.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Two health plan options to ensure you and your family have access to quality care.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resourcesand programspromoting physical and mental well-being.
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with our 403(b) and Roth retirement plans. The school provides a matching contribution: for every dollar contributed, the school contributes two dollars, up to 10% of salary, with immediate vesting. Rollovers are permitted from other 403(b) plans.
• Health Savings Account, which includes a St. Andrew's School match.
• Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to you.

Equal Opportunity

St. Andrew’s School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse candidates of all backgrounds, faith, and persuasions, and seek to foster an inclusive, welcoming community environment.