Staff Pianist & Collaborative Piano Coach

hcu; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Christian University is seeking a Staff Pianist to join the Department of Music with expertise in teaching applied piano lessons and accompanying both vocal and instrumental students.

The role includes accompanying ensembles, coaching sessions, and leading choral sectional work, while teaching piano to music majors and minors. A MM in collaborative piano or equivalent is required, with proficiency in language diction. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• MM in collaborative piano; MM or DMA in piano performance considered.
• Proficiency in European language diction.
• Ability to coach both singers and instrumentalists.

Responsibilities

• Accompany applied music majors and minors, vocal and instrumental.
• Accompany for choral ensembles; lead choral sectionals.
• Perform one-on-one music coaching sessions, and accompany student recitals and masterclasses.
• Teach applied piano lessons to both majors and minors.

Skills

Accompanying

Vocal coaching

Instrumental coaching

Piano performance

Education

MM in collaborative piano

MM or DMA in piano performance

Job description

Houston Christian University is seeking a Staff Pianist to join the Department of Music with expertise in teaching applied piano lessons and accompanying both vocal and instrumental students.

The role includes accompanying ensembles, coaching sessions, and leading choral sectional work, while teaching piano to music majors and minors. A MM in collaborative piano or equivalent is required, with proficiency in language diction. Background checks apply.