Sing! Collaborative Pianist

Music Academy; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Complimentary tickets when available

Job summary

The Music Academy in Santa Barbara seeks a Collaborative Pianist for the Sing! program, supporting after-school rehearsals across Carpinteria, Goleta, and Santa Barbara. The role involves accompaniment up to 10 hours per week at multiple sites.

The ideal candidate holds a music degree, has experience with children's choirs, and thrives in a nonprofit arts setting. You will contribute to performances, festivals, and recruitment events while collaborating with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a collaborative pianist, especially with a children’s choir.
• A passion for classical music and commitment to nonprofit arts organizations.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and multiple stakeholders.
• Team-oriented with minimal supervision and adaptable scheduling.
• Commitment to: Investing in the professional growth of young artists and cultivating new audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Collaborative Pianist for the Sing! program, accompanying up to 10 hours per week after school in 6 local sites in Carpinteria, Goleta, and Santa Barbara. May increase as the program grows.
• Accompany monthly All-Choir rehearsals at the Music Academy of the West campus.
• Accompany Sing! concerts and special events.
• Teach and perform choral repertoire that promotes and embraces cultural exploration.
• Participate in Academy programs such as the Summer Festival, and Sing! recruitment events.
• Attend regular meetings with administration and Sing! team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Description

The Music Academy is committed to serving the youth of Santa Barbara with the highest level of excellence in choral instruction and music education through its Sing! program. Sing! Collaborative Pianists are instrumental to implementing the program’s vision and building relationships in our community. This position reports to the administrative Director of Sing!

Requirements

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as Collaborative Pianist for the Sing! program, accompanying up to 10 hours per week after school in 6 local sites in Carpinteria, Goleta, and Santa Barbara. May increase as the program grows.
• Accompany monthly All-Choir rehearsals at the Music Academy of the West campus.
• Accompany Sing! concerts and special events.
• Teach and perform choral repertoire that promotes and embraces cultural exploration.
• Participate in Academy programs such as the Summer Festival, and Sing! recruitment events.
• Attend regular meetings with administration and Sing! team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Profile

The Music Academy values colleagues with diverse perspectives who thrive in a collaborative, highly communicative workplace. Our administration collectively informs and agrees upon the organization’s expectations for teamwork, including a positive, goal-oriented environment that positions every employee for success.

The ideal candidate will have a music degree and will demonstrate some, if not all:

• Proven experience as a collaborative pianist, particularly with a children’s choir
• A passion for classical music or other performing arts and a commitment to non-profit arts organizations
• Ability to work with diverse communities and multiple stakeholders, including local school systems
• Ability to work on a team collaboratively with minimal supervision and adapt to changing work priorities and schedules
• Commitment to:
  • Investing in the professional growth of young artists and the cultivation of new audiences
  • Extending the brand of the Music Academy of the West as a thought leader and change maker in classical music, both nationally and internationally

Additional Information

The work schedule may vary but will consist primarily of:

• Weekly: 3-5 separate rehearsals (1.5-2 hours each) at designated Sing! sites
• Bi-Weekly: 1-hour team meetings
• Monthly: 3-hour All-Choir rehearsals at Music Academy of the West
• Some nights and weekends may be required
• Must provide own transportation to and from rehearsals or performances

Compensation and Benefits

This is a non-exempt, part-time temporary position up to 10 hours weekly, at an hourly rate of $40 - 45, commensurate with experience. This position will accrue paid sick leave. Part-time employees are not eligible for additional benefits unless required by law. Complimentary tickets are offered when available.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Music Academy of the West is an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create a diverse and inclusive work environment and we value each employee’s unique experiences and perspectives.