Piano Accompanist (Part-time)

POSITION : Piano Accompanist (Dance and/or Musical Theatre)

STATUS : Part-time, Hourly, As Needed

DEPARTMENT : Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA)

REPORTS TO : Accompanist Supervisor

PRIMARY FUNCTION : Responsible for providing piano accompaniment for studio/class dance and musical theatre class/private voice lesson work.

REQUIREMENTS : Excellent sight-reading and accompanying skill in many musical genres, but especially ballet and musical theatre repertoire; must have organizational skills appropriate to the variances of university course time scheduling.

DUTIES BALLET :

• Select music to stimulate dance students artistically and technically, utilizing excellent sight-reading and accompanying skills.

• Oversee the efficient use of studio time by quickly and correctly selecting music and accompanying in appropriate meter and tempo.

• Assist in clarifying rhythms, phrases, and lengths of exercises.

• Perform music suitable for Ballet, Character, Pointe, Male Technique, Variations, and Pas de Deux classes.

• Develop the vocabulary of dance by observing other accompanists, by discussion with instructors, and by utilizing written materials.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

DUTIES MUSICAL THEATRE :

• Provide accompaniment for musical theatre classes.

• Provide accompaniment for private voice lessons.

• Make practice recording upon request.

• Assist in clarifying pitch, rhythm, phrase, and style of music presented for study in musical theatre classes and lessons.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Must have pianistic skills able to withstand several hours of accompanying per day.