Piano Accompanist

Memspa; Michigan; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Armada Area Schools seeks a pianist to accompany choirs and musical productions for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires accompanying vocal ensembles and soloists, following the conductor, and sight-reading for multiple parts with accuracy.

Average weekly schedule is Mon, Wed, Fri with 2 hours per day; concert weeks may include dress rehearsals and performances. Compensation is $20.00 per hour for part-time work in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience accompanying vocal ensembles and soloists.
• Ability to follow a conductor.
• Sight-read and learn music quickly.

Responsibilities

• Accompany two ensembles during rehearsals and performances.
• Play music of varied styles including classical, musical theater, jazz and pop.
• Collaborate with choral director and staff in a professional and timely manner.

Skills

Accompany ensembles

Follow conductor

Sight reading

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.