Part-Time Collaborative Piano Accompanist for Choirs

Motlow; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Dyersburg State Community College is seeking a Part-Time Music Accompanist to provide collaborative piano support for the Music Program. This role supports choral ensembles, applied voice lessons, rehearsals, recitals, juries, and other performances.

The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in piano accompaniment, strong sight-reading, and collaborative musicianship, with experience accompanying choirs or vocalists.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in piano performance and accompaniment.
• Proficient sight-reading and collaborative musicianship skills.
• Previous experience accompanying choirs and/or vocalists.
• Ability to prepare and perform a variety of vocal and choral repertoire.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Dependability and flexibility in meeting rehearsal and performance schedules.
• A degree in music is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend and provide piano accompaniment for scheduled choral rehearsals, concerts, and other music-related events requiring accompaniment.
• Accompany music students during applied lessons, rehearsals, recitals, juries, and auditions, as needed.
• Collaborate with music faculty to prepare assigned repertoire and support the musical and educational goals of the Music Program.
• Prepare assigned musical repertoire independently and arrive at rehearsals and performances adequately prepared.
• Maintain professional, dependable, and timely communication regarding scheduling and accompaniment needs.
• Perform other accompaniment-related duties in support of the Music Program as assigned.

Skills

Piano accompaniment

Sight-reading

Collaborative musicianship

Accompaniment

Communication

Time management

Dependability

Flexibility

Education

Degree in music

Job description

Dyersburg State Community College is seeking a Part-Time Music Accompanist to provide collaborative piano support for the Music Program. This role supports choral ensembles, applied voice lessons, rehearsals, recitals, juries, and other performances.

The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in piano accompaniment, strong sight-reading, and collaborative musicianship, with experience accompanying choirs or vocalists.