Piano Accompanist for Choirs & Youth Music Programs

Kroc Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army’s Kroc Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a part-time music program accompanist. You will provide piano accompaniment for choir programs, weekly rehearsals, recitals, and year-end concerts, collaborating with corps leadership to plan performance activities.

The role emphasizes teaching music theory and performance skills, fostering participant growth, and supporting the Salvation Army mission in the community. This is a 2.5-hour part-time position at the Kroc Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music preferred, or extensive experience teaching music.
• A minimum of two years’ music experience working with children/adults. Performance experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in music theory and in a primary instrument.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality piano accompaniment for choir programs, rehearsals, recitals, and concerts.
• Plan and attend recitals with corps leadership and prep corps music programs for year-end concert.
• Encourage participants to develop musical abilities and self-esteem through performance and study.
• Support community awareness of the Salvation Army’s mission through music activities.
• Assist with planning summer camps and music-related programs for campers.

Skills

Piano accompaniment

Music theory

Leadership

Teamwork

Flexibility

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music

Job description

The Salvation Army’s Kroc Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a part-time music program accompanist. You will provide piano accompaniment for choir programs, weekly rehearsals, recitals, and year-end concerts, collaborating with corps leadership to plan performance activities.

The role emphasizes teaching music theory and performance skills, fostering participant growth, and supporting the Salvation Army mission in the community. This is a 2.5-hour part-time position at the Kroc Center.