Collaborative Pianist for Voice & Choir

Bethany College; Lindsborg (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany College seeks a Staff Accompanist to provide collaborative piano support for vocal and choral programs and to assist with performances, juries, and chapel services. The role involves accompanying voice lessons, student recitals, auditions, and department events, working closely with music faculty and students throughout the academic year.

Qualified candidates will have proven accompanying experience, strong sight-reading, and the ability to collaborate in a dynamic, faith-based liberal

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience accompanying vocal repertoire and choral ensembles.
• Strong sight-reading skills and familiarity with vocal and choral literature.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, and guest artists.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and writing abilities.
• Microsoft Office, computer knowledge, and knowledge of office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences, including students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, administration, and the community-at-large.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments concurrently and be very results-oriented.
• Highly motivated and works well both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Accompany voice lessons as assigned by the voice faculty.
• Accompany student recitals, degree recitals, and studio recitals.
• Collaborate with voice students in auditions and competitions, including NATS events.
• Accompany prospective students during auditions and recruiting events for the Music program.
• Accompany end-of-semester vocal juries and recital hearings.
• Provide piano support for opera or musical theatre productions as assigned.
• Support rehearsals, performances, lessons, juried evaluations, chapel services, and special events.
• Provide accompaniment for Bethany Messiah Festival events and guest artist recitals.
• Participate in master classes with visiting artists and assist with event setup for music programs.

Skills

Accompanying

Sight-reading

Collaboration

Communication

Piano proficiency

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Collaborative Piano

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bethany College seeks a Staff Accompanist to provide collaborative piano support for vocal and choral programs and to assist with performances, juries, and chapel services. The role involves accompanying voice lessons, student recitals, auditions, and department events, working closely with music faculty and students throughout the academic year.

Qualified candidates will have proven accompanying experience, strong sight-reading, and the ability to collaborate in a dynamic, faith-based liberal