Musical Accompanists

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking an Athletics/Activities music accompanist to support choral and instrumental performances district-wide throughout the year. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in music, evidence of experience with school-age music students, excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Candidates should be able to transpose or improvise accompaniments and to coach sections, coordinating with the director for rehearsals and public

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music or professional level ability to play; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Evidence of successful experiences working with school age music students.
• Ability to respect, protect, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and inclination to take charge of student behavior if necessary.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent human relations and oral communication skills with coworkers, supervisor and public.
• Commit to full year schedule and long-term service to the department.
• Ability to transpose or improvise an accompaniment desirable.
• Working knowledge of Finale may be a consideration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and play piano, keyboard, guitar, bass, violin/viola, percussion, horn or other accompaniment with advanced musical skills in rehearsals and performances.
• Demonstrate proficient sight-reading skills.
• Practice as needed to ensure secure performances and vocal parts.
• Run sectionals and coach music students during rehearsals, providing a summary to the director.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Tools

Finale knowledge

Job description

Job Details

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities


• Date Posted: 8/12/2024


• Location: District Wide


• Date Available: As Needed


• Closing Date: Until Filled

Season Dates

Ongoing District Need

Job Responsibilities

1. Prepare and play piano, keyboard, guitar, bass, violin/viola, percussion, horn or any musical instrument accompaniments employing advanced musical skills and demonstrating proficiency in multiple choral genres in rehearsal and public performances.


2. Demonstrate proficient advanced sight-reading skills.


3. Practice as music may indicate to ensure secure performances and playing of vocal parts (open score) during rehearsals.


4. Run sectionals and coach music students during section rehearsals, providing a summary to the director.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in music and/or professional level ability to play. Bachelor's degree is preferred.


2. Evidence of successful experiences working with school age music students.


3. Evidence of the ability to respect, protect, and maintain confidentiality.


4. Evidence of the ability and inclination to take charge of student behavior if circumstances suggest.


5. Evidence of the ability to work in a team environment.


6. Evidence of excellent human relations and oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.


7. Ability to commit to the full year schedule and ideally to remain with the position for the long term, building upon a strong, consistent team in the dept.


8. Ability to transpose or improvise an accompaniment is desireable.


9. Working knowledge of Finale may be a consideration.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Has knowledge and background in the assigned activity.


2. Understanding of and agreement with the Minnetonka Public School District's Student Activity and Athletic Code.


3. Knowledge of State, Federal and Minnetonka Public School Board Policies regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action.


4. Evidence of the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.


5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, parents, community members and students.


6. Ability to receive work direction.


7. Strong work ethic and dedication to further the benefits of student participation in co-curricular activities.


8. Physical ability to perform essential job functions.

Compensation

$32.50 per hour

Not medical or dental benefit eligible.