Collaborative Pianist / Rehearsal Accompanist

Chorus America; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Pocono Concert Chorale, based in the Poconos, seeks a piano accompanist for a permanent role starting January 2027. The successful candidate will accompany all choir rehearsals and two performances annually, with duties at Stroudsburg First Presbyterian Church.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in music and strong choral score reading skills; experience with harpsichord and organ is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music with classical choral accompaniment experience.
• Strong ability to read choral scores and play multiple vocal parts.
• Experience with harpsichord and/or organ is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accompany all choir rehearsals at Stroudsburg First Presbyterian Church.
• Attend Tuesday 7:00–9:15 pm rehearsals and Friday dress rehearsals.
• Accompany two performances: Thanksgiving weekend Sunday and the fourth Sunday in April.

Skills

Choral score reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Tools

Harpsichord

Organ

Job description

Based in the heart of the Poconos in northeast Pennsylvania, Pocono Concert Chorale, a select ensemble committed to quality performances of outstanding choral music for the greater Poconos community, seeks a piano accompanist beginning January 2027. This is a permanent position.

Since its founding in 2016, the group has performed a diverse array of great choral music from many eras, including masterworks - many with professional orchestra and soloists - such as Handel’s Messiah, Brahms’ Requiem, Haydn’s The Creation, Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, Vivaldi’s Gloria, Schubert’s Mass in G, Thompson’s Frostiana, Whitacre’s Five Hebrew Love Songs, Fauré’s Requiem, and Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes. Our April 2027 concert will feature J.S. Bach’s Magnificat.

The accompanist is responsible for the following duties (all take place at Stroudsburg First Presbyterian Church, 575 Main St., Stroudsburg, PA)

• Accompany all choir rehearsals:
• Tuesday evening rehearsals, 7:00 - 9:15 pm. (break is included)
  • Rehearsals for December concert start on the Tuesday after Labor Day
  • Rehearsals for April concert start on the Tuesday after January 7
• Friday evening dress rehearsals (two days prior to each performance)
• Accompany two choir performances:
• The Sunday afternoon after Thanksgiving weekend
• The fourth Sunday afternoon in April

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in music and classical choral accompaniment experience required.
• Strong choral score reading skills are essential, e.g., playing multiple vocal parts simultaneously.
• Experience with harpsichord and organ playing is preferred (but not required).
• Must be congenial and willing to work collaboratively with all members, particularly the Artistic Director/Conductor.

Compensation is the equivalent of approximately $55 per hour. A stipend for travel will be considered for the successful applicant who lives a considerable distance away.

More information about Pocono Concert Chorale can be found on our website: www.poconoconcertchorale.org