Piano Accompanist, Part-time

Marymount New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Marymount School in New York seeks a skilled piano accompanist to support music programs for nursery through fifth grade. The ideal candidate will excel at piano performance, sight-reading, and collaborating with young musicians, including leading the band from the piano during concerts and rehearsals.

Working with the lead music teacher, you will accompany choral lessons, chapels, concerts, and performances throughout the school year, with a roughly 20-hour per week schedule.

Qualifications

• Piano performance and sight-reading proficiency with choral scores and hymnals.
• Choral accompaniment and band-leading experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration with students and staff.
• Ability to organize practice, rehearsals, and performances.

Responsibilities

• Accompany choral music lessons and rehearsals with lead teacher.
• Play for chapel services and hymns.
• Accompany concerts and school performances, leading from the piano.
• Prepare repertoire and respond to musical direction.
• Assist with student supervision during scheduled hours on campus.
• Contribute to an inclusive and positive musical environment.

Skills

Piano performance

Sight-reading

Band-leading experience

Collaboration with young musicians

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Marymount School is seeking a skilled piano accompanist to support our music programs for our students in nursery through fifth grade. The ideal candidate will have exceptional piano performance and sight-reading skills, strong band-leading experience, and a collaborative approach to working with young musicians. Working alongside the lead music teacher, the accompanist will support choral music lessons, rehearsals, chapel services, concerts, and performances throughout the school year.

The successful candidate will build positive professional relationships with students and colleagues while contributing to an inclusive, enthusiastic, and engaging musical environment. Flexibility, careful preparation, and the ability to respond confidently to musical direction are essential.

This is a part-time position that follows a two-week schedule. The accompanist schedule requires approximately 20 hours per week between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., including approximately 11 hours of scheduled classes and rehearsals. Specific hours hours may be adjusted to meet the school's academic and performing arts schedules. The position follows the school's calendar, including scheduled holidays.

Responsibilities

• Accompany choral music lessons and rehearsals in collaboration with the lead music teacher, including supporting students in small groups.
• Play for chapel services, including hymns and other worship music.
• Accompany concerts and school performances, leading the band from the piano.
• Prepare repertoire thoroughly, respond confidently to musical direction, and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Assist with student supervision during scheduled hours, including lunch, play, and other assigned duties when on campus.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive musical environment and uphold Marymount’s mission and values.

Requirements

• Exceptional piano performance and sight-reading skills, including proficiency with choral scores, hymnals, and chord charts.
• Strong choral accompaniment and band-leading experience.
• Confidence working with young students and supporting developing singers.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Availability for scheduled classes, rehearsals, and performances throughout the school year.