Music Accompanist

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Catherine University invites applications for a part-time Music Accompanist in the Music Department, supporting cocurricular music and helping develop the choir under the Director of Cocurricular Music.

The role includes accompanying the University Choir at warm-ups, rehearsals and concerts, offering high-level musical support, and collaborating on rehearsal direction and repertoire choices while maintaining professional communications with students and the director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience as an accompanist needed.

Responsibilities

• Play full and sectional accompaniment; provide high-level musical instruction assistance in notes, rhythms, and phrasing, as needed.
• Accompany University Choir during warm-ups, rehearsals, at concerts, and other special events.
• Collaborate with the director on decisions regarding rehearsal direction, hiring/auditioning soloists and extra musicians as needed, recruitment initiatives, and aesthetic choices within chosen repertoire.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all communications with students and the director.

Skills

Experience as accompanist

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree

Job description

Music Accompanist

Division: Enrollment

Department/Office: Athletics

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The Music Department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a part-time Music Accompanist position.

This position plays an important role within the operations of our cocurricular music program. They will follow the lead of our Director of Cocurricular Music and assist in the development of the choir.

This position will:

• Play full and sectional accompaniment; provide high-level musical instruction assistance in notes, rhythms, and phrasing, as needed.


• Accompany University Choir during warm-ups, rehearsals, at concerts, and other special events.


• Collaborate with the director on decisions regarding rehearsal direction, hiring/auditioning soloists and extra musicians as needed, recruitment initiatives, and aesthetic choices within chosen repertoire.


• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all communications with students and the director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree


• Experience as an accompanist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree


• Extensive experience as an accompanist

Compensation

Hourly wage is $40.00 - $80.00 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of all religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at [e-mail] or 651-690-6565.