Piano Accompanist - Musical Theatre

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, invites applications for a Piano Accompanist for Musical Theatre in the Theatre, Film and Media Arts program. The role provides musical accompaniment for spring musical auditions and requires sight-reading ability, with duties during auditions and related rehearsals.

This is an intermittent, part-time position (0.2 schedule) in the Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 1 year of accompanist experience in class and academic settings.
• Must be able to sight-read scores.

Responsibilities

• Provide musical accompaniment for spring musical auditions in the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts.
• Audition is on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 6pm to 10pm.

Job description

Job Title: Piano Accompanist - Musical Theatre

Department: Arts and Sciences | Theatre, Film, and Media Arts - JM

The Piano Accompanist will provide musical accompaniment for spring musical auditions in the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts. Student actors will provide 16 bars of sheet music during the audition. Audition occurs on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 6pm-10pm.

• Required Education: High School diploma or GED and 1 year of experience as an accompanist in class and academic settings.
• Must be able to sight-read scores.

Location: Theatre, Film and Media Arts Building (1025).

Position Type: Intermittent. Scheduled Hours: 0.2. Shift: Varying Shifts.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you - and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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