Piano Accompanist (Part-time, Temporary)

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College is seeking a piano accompanist to support the college's choral program. The successful candidate will provide piano accompaniment for rehearsals and concerts, and will adapt to the needs of vocal ensembles.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Music or related field and at least two years of accompanist experience. A Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, Piano Performance, Accompanying, or Chamber Music.
• Two years of experience playing the piano as an accompanist.

Responsibilities

• Provides piano accompaniment for choral group rehearsals and concerts.
• Performs as piano accompanist for rehearsals, concerts, and recitals as needed.

Skills

Read music

Sight reading

Lead warm-ups

Play vocal parts

Flexible schedule

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music/Music Education/Piano Performance/Accompanying/Chamber Music

Two years accompanist experience

Job description

This position is responsible for providing piano accompaniment., To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Provides piano accompaniment for choral group rehearsals and concerts

, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates good management and care of college and departmental resources
• Ability to read music
• Demonstrated strong sight reader and ability to learn music quickly
• Ability to lead warm-ups for singers and vocal ensemble rehearsals
• Ability to play vocal parts – independent and mixed
• Ability to work a flexible schedule regularly during the academic term for rehearsals, concerts, recitals, etc.
• Ability to use computer skills necessary to the perform job (Microsoft Office, Internet knowledge, and email)
• Requires strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in
• helping students reach their maximum potential
• Demonstrates proficiency in both written and oral communication

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, Piano Performance, Accompanying, or Chamber Music
• Two years of experience playing the piano as an accompanist

Preferences

• Master's degree in Music, Piano Performance, or Accompanying