Pianist Accompanist for Vocal Ensembles

La Posada at Park Centre, Inc; Green Valley (AZ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

La Posada Green Valley seeks a passionate accompanist to support our Vocal Director and resident vocal groups. Join a community-focused team and bring musical leadership to rehearsals and performances at La Posada Green Valley.

You will provide musical support, follow the conductor, read lead sheets, and help shape the repertoire while engaging with older adults in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Strong piano and sight-reading abilities.
• Experience accompanying singers and following a conductor.
• Ability to read lead sheets; improvisation is a plus.
• Reliable, punctual, and patient with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Accompany vocal groups during rehearsals and performances.
• Collaborate on music selection and formatting with Vocal Director.
• Create a supportive, collaborative rehearsal environment.

Skills

Piano skills

Sight-reading

Accompanying singers

Follow conductor

Improvisation

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Older adults friendly

Job description

Accompanist – La Posada Green Valley
Location: La Posada Green Valley
Position Type: Independent Contractor
Schedule: Days and times to be determined

Bring Music to Life at La Posada!

La Posada Green Valley is seeking a passionate, dependable, and collaborative Accompanist to support our Vocal Director and resident vocal groups. This is a wonderful opportunity for a talented pianist who enjoys making music with others and connecting with older adults.

The Accompanist will provide musical support for rehearsals and performances and collaborate with the Vocal Director on music selection and formatting.

Key Responsibilities

• Accompany vocal groups during rehearsals and performances.
• Collaborate with the Vocal Director on music selection and formatting.
• Follow the conductor and support singers with confidence and flexibility.
• Create a positive, encouraging, and collaborative rehearsal environment.
• Arrive reliably and punctually for scheduled rehearsals and performances.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong piano skills.
• Excellent sight-reading abilities.
• Experience accompanying singers and following a conductor.
• Ability to play from lead sheets is a plus.
• Ability to improvise is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patient, encouraging, and collaborative approach.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Comfortable working with older adults.

Preferred Experience
Experience with any of the following is highly valued:

• Community choirs
• Church choirs
• School ensembles
• Musical theater
• Other vocal or ensemble settings
• Experience working with older adults is preferred.

Why Join Us?

If you love music, enjoy collaborating with talented singers, and want to make a meaningful difference through music, we would love to hear from you!

Bring your musical talent, creativity, and enthusiasm to La Posada Green Valley and help create memorable musical experiences for our residents.