Piano Accompanist

Young World Physical Education; Forsyth (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Forsyth R-III School District is seeking a piano accompanist for the 2026-2027 school year. The accompanist will support the music department by enhancing students' (grades 5-12) vocal and instrumental performances.

Responsibilities include preparing repertoire, recording practice tracks, and playing during rehearsals and performances. Some travel to festivals and competitions is possible depending on schedules.

Qualifications

• Advanced piano performance and strong sight-reading capability.
• High school diploma with private piano studio training or college-level music theory coursework preferred.
• Prior experience accompanying youth, school, or community choirs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare repertoire provided by music directors.
• Record practice tracks as needed to aid in rehearsals that do not include the accompanist on site.
• Play piano during scheduled rehearsals, typically 2-3 rehearsals prior to each performance event (schedule will be discussed and agreed upon prior to the beginning of each semester).
• Accompany said solos/ensembles during performance events.
• Opportunity for student coaching during rehearsals for solo/small ensemble preparation.
• Communicate with K-6 Music Teacher, HS Vocal Teacher, and HS Band Teacher regarding schedule and repertoire.

Skills

Piano performance

Sight-reading

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Piano Accompanist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5887599

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Forsyth R-III School District is hiring a piano accompanist for the 2026-2027 school year. The accompanist will support the music department by enhancing students' (grades 5-12) vocal and instrumental performances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare repertoire provided by music directors
• Record practice tracks as needed to aid in rehearsals that do not include the accompanist on site
• Play piano during scheduled rehearsals, typically 2-3 rehearsals prior to each performance event (schedule will be discussed and agreed upon prior to the beginning of each semester)
• Accompany said solos/ensembles during performance events
• Opportunity for student coaching during rehearsals for solo/small ensemble preparation
• Communicate with K-6 Music Teacher, HS Vocal Teacher, and HS Band Teacher regarding schedule and repertoire

Candidate Requirements

• Advanced piano performance and strong sight-reading capability
• High school diploma, plus private piano studio training or college-level music theory coursework preferred
• Prior experience accompanying youth, school, or community choirs preferred
• Collaborative mindset, patience with students, and clear communication skills
• Some travel required (Festivals, MSHSAA Competitions, etc)

Proposed Hours (broken down)

• Record rehearsal tracks - approx. 10 hrs
• 2-3 rehearsals prior to Christmas Concerts early December - approx. 8 hrs
• Christmas Concert(s) - approx. 2 hrs
• 2-3 rehearsals with solos/ensembles beginning of March (MSHSAA solo/ens) - approx. 10 hrs
• MSHSAA Solo/Ens early/mid-March - approx. 10 hrs
• 2-3 rehearsals with choirs, solos/ensembles beginning of April (Music Festival) - approx. 10 hrs
• 1-2 rehearsals with choirs prior to MSHSAA State/Spring Concert late April/early May - approx. 8-10 hrs
• MSHSAA State solo/ens late Apr/early May - approx. 10 hrs
• Spring Concert(s) early May - approx. 2 hrs

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $1,860 Stipend

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Music: Chorus

Classroom Teacher > Music: Instrumental

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Grant Boyer , Superintendent
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]