Student Accompanist (Technical) - Dance

University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The University of Central Oklahoma seeks a Student Accompanist for the Department of Dance. This role involves providing musical accompaniment for modern dance classes, requiring improvisational skills in various styles and effective collaboration with the dance instructor.

Candidates must be enrolled at least half-time and possess a solid understanding of music theory. The position is part-time, not exceeding 10 hours per week, and offers a unique opportunity for students passionate about music and dance.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must understand music theory, harmony, musical forms, phrase structure.
• Must carry out oral instructions and work collaboratively.
• Ability to improvise music in various styles.

Responsibilities

• Provide musical accompaniment for modern dance classes.
• Play selections from scores or memory for exercises.
• Support dance movement with appropriate music.

Skills

Knowledge of music theory

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to improvise music

Sensitivity of intercultural communication

Dependable

Punctual

Education

Enrollment in at least half-time status

Job description

Position Overview

This is a Regular Student Technical position as a Student Accompanist. In collaboration with the dance instructor, the student accompanist will provide accompaniment for major level modern dance classes in the Department of Dance.

Hours per Week

As needed, not to exceed 10 hours per week.

College/Department Overview

Department of Dance.

Department Specific Job Functions

Student accompanists will play musical selections from scores, leadsheets, or from memory in various styles and meters such as 3/4, 4/4, 5/4 and 6/8 tempos for warm‑up exercises, combinations, across‑the‑floor exercises and compositions. The student accompanist must be able to improvise music in a variety of styles and provide music which reflects and supports dance movement.

Enrollment Requirements

Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half‑time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half‑time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full‑time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full‑time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.

Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.

Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact [e-mail] for more information.

Qualifications/Experience Required

Qualified candidates must have knowledge of music theory, harmony, musical forms, phrase structure, composition techniques and their application. Also, must understand and carry out oral instructions, establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others and demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively as a team member.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Sensitivity of intercultural communication.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Dependable.
• Punctual.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.