Dance Musician & Accompanist for Modern/Contemporary

Texas Christian University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Musical Accompanist Temporary to accompany Modern Dance or Contemporary Technique classes; auditions are required in the interview process. Responsibilities include accompanying assigned classes, collaborating with instructors, maintaining tempo and adapting music for dance phrasing; additional duties as assigned.

Requirements: High School Diploma; preferred Bachelor's Degree and 1+ year experience as a dance musician/accompanist; strong piano

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Strong musical skills as a pianist and/or percussionist; audition in one or more technique classes is required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies Modern Dance/Contemporary Technique classes as assigned.
• Collaborates with dance instructors in class settings.
• Maintains tempi and responds quickly to changes in meter or tempo.

Skills

Piano

Percussion

Auditions

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Musical Accompanist Temporary to accompany Modern Dance or Contemporary Technique classes; auditions are required in the interview process. Responsibilities include accompanying assigned classes, collaborating with instructors, maintaining tempo and adapting music for dance phrasing; additional duties as assigned.

Requirements: High School Diploma; preferred Bachelor's Degree and 1+ year experience as a dance musician/accompanist; strong piano