Elementary Music/Vocal Accompanist

Northwestern School Corporation; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern School Corporation is seeking a part-time Accompanist/Vocal Coach for Howard Elementary and Northwestern High School. This role includes providing accompaniment for choral groups and individual coaching aimed at enhancing vocal skills.

The ideal candidate should possess advanced piano skills, a strong foundation in music theory, and the ability to work collaboratively within a school environment. This position is pivotal in supporting both rehearsals and public performances.

Qualifications

• Proven piano accompaniment skills and experience with choral groups.
• Ability to coach vocal skills effectively.
• Strong understanding of musical theory and terms.

Responsibilities

• Provide piano accompaniment for choirs and soloists.
• Coach students to enhance their vocal abilities.
• Participate in public performances as needed.

Skills

Advanced piano skills

Music theory understanding

Vocal techniques

Job description

Howard Elementary 26-27 School Year Part-Time Teacher

Salary and Benefits per Master Agreement

Accompanist/Vocal Coach Northwestern High School (part-time)

General Job Description

Provides piano accompaniment for choral groups and vocal soloists for rehearsals, contests, and public performances; accompanies class trips; provides individual coaching outside of class to improve your musical skills; perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Advanced piano skills
• Music theory, harmony, rhythm, composition, and transposition
• Meaning of musical terms, signs, and abbreviations
• Vocal techniques

Ability to

• Perform accompaniments for rehearsals and public performances
• Coach students individually or in small groups to improve vocal skills and part singing
• Sight read musical selections
• Follow a soloist or a conductor in performing a musical score
• Work effectively and cooperatively with instructors, students, and other staff