Piano Accompanist (Part-time)

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas, is seeking a skilled accompanist to support vocal and instrumental students during lessons and performances. The role involves helping reinforce instructions provided by music faculty and preparing students for public performances. A commitment of 10-16 hours per week is expected.

An undergraduate degree in piano or equivalent is required, along with at least three years of experience in a collaborative music setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to accompany and coach instrumental and vocal students.
• Ability to quickly learn a large body of music across various styles.
• Experience in collaborative music making.

Responsibilities

• Accompany students in lessons, classes, and performances.
• Reinforce instruction from applied music faculty.

Skills

Accompanying and coaching students

Sight reading at the piano

Collaborative music making

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in piano or equivalent skills

Job description

Responsibilities

Accompanies vocal and instrumental students in lessons, studio classes, rehearsals, recital hearings, recitals, and other on-campus performance settings. Serves as a musical coach, reinforcing the instruction of applied music faculty and preparing students for public performance.

Work schedule will fluctuate each week. Most weeks’ work schedule will range from 10 – 16 hours, with a total anticipated number of hours during each semester ranging from 160 – 180.

Qualifications

• Ability to accompany and coach instrumental and vocal students


• Ability to quickly learn a large body of music across a variety of styles


• Ability to sight read at the piano


• Experience in collaborative music making

Additional Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in piano OR demonstration of equivalent skills.


• At least 3 years accompanying experience, demonstrating knowledge and breadth of styles and repertoire for standard instruments and/or voice


• Reliability is a must!


• Ability to organize and prioritize work and work independently as needed


• Excellent interpersonal skills; good communication and excellent time management