Piano Accompanist

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Armada Area Schools is seeking a pianist to accompany choirs and musical productions for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires experience accompanying vocal ensembles and soloists, with a part-time schedule averaging two hours per session on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and heavier rehearsal and performance weeks during concerts.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the choral director, reading music with accuracy, and presenting a professional appearance and conduct during all

Qualifications

• Experience accompanying both vocal ensembles and soloists.

Responsibilities

• Accompany and play parts for two ensembles.
• Read and follow a conductor.
• Sight read and learn music for multiple ensembles and soloists quickly.
• Collaborate with the choral director and colleagues in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Exhibit professional stage etiquette and clear communication with students, staff, and community.

Skills

Experience accompanying vocal groups

Job description

Deadline: September 18, 2026
District/Organization: Armada Area Schools
Position/Type: Other, part time
Salary: $20.00/hr.

Pianist – To accompany choirs and musical/plays for 2026-2027 school year

Experience accompanying both vocal ensembles and soloists

SCHEDULE: Average weekly schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 2 hours per day

Concert weeks: Monday-Friday – 2 hours per day, plus dress rehearsal and performance.

Salary: $20.00/hr.

Job Goal: To collaborate with and assist the choral director as necessary and accompany whole group rehearsals, sectionals, and performances. Performances include concerts, choral festival, solo & ensemble, and fundraising events.

Expectations:

• Accompany and play parts for two ensembles
• Play music of varied styles and types, including but not limited to the following: classical, light opera, musical theater, jazz, rock, and current popular music
• Read and play single and multiple vocal parts in the creative process
• Ability to follow a conductor
• Sight read and learn music for multiple ensembles and soloists quickly
• Accept and implement artistic direction of the vocal music director and other colleagues in the creative process in a professional and collaborative manner
• Exhibit professional and stage etiquette to serve as a model of professionalism at all musical productions
• Exhibit positive, professional communication skills and appearance with students, staff, parents and community

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.