Staff Collaborative Pianist

Manchester Community Music School; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester Community Music School in Manchester, NH seeks a part-time Collaborative Pianist to accompany the Women’s Choir, Queen City Voices Choir, and Queen City Concert Choir. The role includes accompanying students in two annual recitals.

Hours are late afternoon/evening across December through June. Strong sight-reading and collaborative experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and two references with your application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as an accompanist/collaborative pianist.
• Strong sight-reading skills; ability to learn music quickly.
• Experience collaborating and performing with individuals and groups in various musical settings.
• Organizational skills; dependable and timely.
• Cover letter addressing capabilities, experiences, and interests.
• Resume and/or CV.
• Names and contact information for two references, with relationship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as accompanist for MCMS Women’s Choir, Queen City Voices Choir, and Queen City Concert Choir.
• Accompany students in two pre-scheduled recitals annually.
• Possibility to accompany additional recitals, events, and competitions (right of first refusal).
• Support other performances as needed.

Skills

Sight-reading

Piano accompaniment

Collaboration

Time management

Performance experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music

Job description

Manchester Community Music School is a non-profit organization committed to the mission of “changing lives through the power of learning, sharing, and making music.” Located in historic north Manchester, MCMS provides quality musical instruction, music therapy, and performance opportunities for people of all ages. The Music School is home to 50 of New England’s finest music educators and music therapists and over 1,500 students and clients from across New Hampshire. As a cultural performance center, we offer programs in an environment that encourages participation, interaction, and enjoyment. We are dedicated to supporting the artistic development of the community through our programs, and our classes are open to all regardless of age, race, national origin, physical challenges, or ability to pay.

Manchester Community Music School is seeking a part-time staff Collaborative Pianist. The Collaborative Pianist is responsible for serving as the accompanist for the MCMS Women’s Choir, MCMS Queen City Voices Choir, and MCMS Queen City Concert Choir. They will also be responsible for accompanying students in 2 pre-scheduled MCMS adult recitals a year (January 12th, 2026, and May 18th, 2026). There will be the opportunity to accompany students or faculty members for additional recitals, events, and competitions (right of first refusal).

Position begins December 4th, 2025, and runs through June 13th, 2026. Bulk of hours needed will be late afternoon or evening in December, January, February, May, and June.

Required Availability:

• December 4th, 11th, and 18th, 2025: 7pm to 8:30pm
• December 12th, 6pm to 8:30pm
• December 20th, 2025: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
• January 12th, 2026: 6pm to 9pm
• January 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th, 2026: 4pm to 5pm
• February 3rd and 4th, 2026: 4pm-5pm
• February 6th, 2026: 5:30pm-8pm
• May 18th, 2026: 6pm to 9pm
• May 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 2026: 4pm to 5pm
• June 2nd and 3rd, 2026: 4pm to 5pm
• June 5th, 2026: 5:30pm to 8pm

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in music or music education preferred
• Demonstrated experience as an accompanist/collaborative pianist
• Strong sight-reading skills; ability to learn music quickly
• Experience in collaborating and performing with individuals and groups in a variety of musical settings and styles
• Organizational skills; excellent dependability and time management
• Cover letter addressing capabilities, experiences, and interests
• Resume and/or CV
• Names and contact information for two (2) references familiar with your work within the last five years. Please indicate your relationship with each.

Applications will be reviewed immediately. This position will remain open until filled. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Manchester Community Music School is committed to recruiting and fostering a diverse community. BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and members of other historically disenfranchised and marginalized populations are encouraged to apply.