Music Collaborative Pianist

University System of New Hampshire; Keene, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Keene State College invites applications for a Part-time Music Collaborative Pianist to support vocal and instrumental majors in workshop performances, lessons, auditions, juries, and concerts. The pianist collaborates with singers and instrumentalists and may accompany rehearsals and required events within the Music Department.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, performing as needed, and participating in department meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience as a collaborative pianist for singers and instrumentalists.
• Strong sight-reading and advanced keyboard skills.
• Knowledge of standard Western classical vocal repertoire.
• Pianistic skill deemed acceptable by the Coordinator of Keyboard Studies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform materials to support students and faculty.
• Act as rehearsal pianist for auditions, juries, lessons, and performances.
• Participate in department/unit meetings.
• Abide with USNH and Keene State policies.

Skills

Sight-reading

Keyboard skills

Accompanying vocalists

Professional etiquette

Education

Master of Music in Collaborative Piano

Job description

## Music Collaborative PianistApply: Keene State College: Part time: Posted Today: JR10304USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub appIt is the long-standing policy of the KSC Music Department to provide pianistic support to both vocal and instrumental majors for their Workshop Performances, and to provide support to all voice majors in Applied Lessons. The music faculty believe that collaboration between singer/instrumentalist and pianist on a regular basis contributes to the overall development and consistent progress of the music major. The pianist will also perform in Lessons, Auditions, Juries, and forward-facing events for the Music Department. They may also play rehearsals and concerts for choirs, chamber ensembles and large ensembles as needed. This is an open call for both vocal and instrumental specialty pianists. **Duties/Responsibilities:****(100%**)* Prepare and perform materials provided to support students and faculty* Act as Rehearsal pianists for auditions, juries, lessons, and performances* Participate in appropriate department/unit meetings* Abide with USNH and KSC policies **Requirements:****Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience**: * Expertise in area of Music instrument specialty* Experience as a collaborative pianist for singers and instrumentalists* Pianistic skill deemed acceptable by the Coordinator of Keyboard Studies **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** * Strong sight-reading skills, advanced level of keyboard skills, foundational understanding of accompanying vocalists, reliability, organization, professional work etiquette in voice lessons deemed acceptable by the Coordinator of Vocal Studies. **Other Requirements:** * Knowledge of standard Western classical vocal repertoire **Preferred Qualifications:** * Master of Music degree in Collaborative Piano, Piano Performance or equivalent professional experience**Applicant Instructions:**Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the ***My Experience: Resume/CV*** section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents - additional documents can be added to the ***Application Questions*** section of the application)* Resume/CV* Cover Letter* Contact Information for 3 Professional References Compensation Pay Range:$40 /hourKeene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.**EEO Statement**The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources