PT On Call Choral Accompanist

Illinois Central College; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Central College seeks a dedicated staff pianist to support the music program. This role involves accompanying students in lessons, recitals, and exams, ensuring they receive the necessary musical support. Ideal candidates will have a strong music background with the ability to sight-read music and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional piano experience required.
• Ability to sight-read music across styles and genres.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare piano accompaniment for voice and instrument students.
• Rehearse with students before lessons and performances.
• Accompany students in recitals and exams.

Skills

Sight-reading

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in Music

Job description

The staff pianist serves as an accompanist in the music program for private voice and instrument students. The staff pianist is expected to rehearse with students as needed and attend lessons periodically. They also accompany students at recitals and juried final exams. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed, while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare piano accompaniment music to support and play with voice and instrument students.
• Attend applied lessons periodically (often 3 per student, per semester).
• Rehearse with students prior to lessons and performances.
• Accompany students in recitals and final performance exams.
• Organize a schedule with students for lessons and performances.
• Organize music necessary for preparation with students.
• Perform related duties as required.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities:

• Associate’s degree.
• 5 or more years of experience playing piano professionally.
• Ability to sight-read piano music of all styles and genres.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.
• Bachelor’s degree in Music, preferably with piano study.
• Experience working in higher education.