Dance Musician: Accompanist for Ballet & Modern Dance

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully onsite

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) seeks applicants for Musicians (piano and percussion accompaniment) to support the Department of Theatre and Dance. This pool prepares for temporary staffing when opportunities arise, with interviews as applicable.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate musical accompaniment for dance classes, accompanying modern and ballet sessions, and adapting music to exercises. Requires bachelor’s in music and sight-reading ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Music or equivalent professional training, education or experience.
• 1 year of experience playing for dance classes at the collegiate, professional, or pre-professional level.
• Knowledge of ballet terminology.
• Ability to sight-read provided music and improvise in various styles.
• Prepare multiple genres of music (classical, pop, musical theatre, opera, etc.) for ballet and/or modern dance classes.
• Demonstrated ability to foster an environment of respect and civility with all faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Work with Dance and Choreography Instructors to select appropriate musical accompaniment and provide adaptations.
• Accompany modern dance or ballet classes with suitable musical and stylistic considerations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Dance accompaniment

Sight-reading

Improvisation

Education

Bachelor's in Music

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) seeks applicants for Musicians (piano and percussion accompaniment) to support the Department of Theatre and Dance. This pool prepares for temporary staffing when opportunities arise, with interviews as applicable.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate musical accompaniment for dance classes, accompanying modern and ballet sessions, and adapting music to exercises. Requires bachelor’s in music and sight-reading ability.