Part-time collaborative pianist

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University seeks a part-time Collaborative Pianist to support students at the Townsend School of Music. This role involves providing high-quality piano accompaniment, collaborating with faculty, and participating in performance events. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in music and experience in collaboration, with strong communication skills essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in collaborative piano/accompaniment.
• Proficiency in a broad collaborative repertoire.
• Experience with student musicians in a university or conservatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional piano accompaniment for lessons, recitals, and rehearsals.
• Collaborate with faculty to support student performance preparation.
• Assist students in developing musicianship and collaborative performance skills.

Skills

Sight-reading

Collaboration

Musicianship

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music

Master’s degree in music

Job description

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Mercer University Townsend School of Music

Macon, Georgia

Position Summary:

The Collaborative Pianist at Mercer University's Townsend School of Music plays a vital role in supporting the school's mission to foster excellence in musical learning within a comprehensive university environment. This part-time position involves providing high-quality piano accompaniment for student lessons, rehearsals, performances, and juries, working closely with applied faculty, ensemble directors, and student musicians. Rehearsals and performances may occur during and outside of standard academic hours.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide professional piano accompaniment for voice and instrumental lessons, studio classes, rehearsals, juries, and recitals

Collaborate with applied music faculty and area coordinators to support student performance preparation

Assist students in developing musicianship and collaborative performance skills through regular rehearsals

Participate in departmental performances, events, and special projects as assigned

Can work for up to 19.5 hours/week

Support the mission of the Townsend School of Music and uphold the values of Mercer University

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in music (Master’s degree preferred) with experience in collaborative piano/accompaniment

Demonstrated proficiency in sight-reading and a broad collaborative repertoire.

Experience working with student musicians in a university or conservatory setting is highly desirable

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collegially with faculty, staff, and students

Background check required

Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Timothy McReynolds, Associate Professor of Collaborative Piano: [e-mail].

About the Townsend School of Music:

Mercer University's Townsend School of Music is nationally recognized for its outstanding faculty, award-winning students, and performance ensembles. The school offers undergraduate and graduate professional music studies in a comprehensive university environment, preparing musicians for careers in performance, music education, church music, and musical scholarship. With small class sizes and a dynamic performance faculty, the Townsend School of Music assists students in reaching their goals of becoming musical artists.

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