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Part-Time Accompanist

Posted: 12/16/2024

Position Summary

Perform piano accompaniment for MAC choir classes, rehearsals, performances, juries, and recitals.

College choir commitments will be ongoing for Fall and Spring semesters.

  • Spring semester course schedule commitments: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 9:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Thursdays 6:45-9:00 p.m.
  • Juries and recitals will take place the last week of the semester.
  • A schedule of additional rehearsals and performances will be provided at the beginning of each semester.

Candidates will provide a short playing demonstration of fundamental skills during an interview: chromatic and diatonic scales, open score reading, and sight reading.

Key Performance Indicators

  1. Accompany during all scheduled rehearsals and events

Essential Functions

  1. Use advanced piano skills and knowledge of music theory to provide piano accompaniment
  2. Use music sight reading skills when needed in college classes
  3. Play parts as needed to assist choir instructor
  4. Accompany soloists and small ensembles as scheduled
  5. Assist the music department in related areas as needed
  6. Possess knowledge of standard collegiate choral warm-ups

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to maintain punctual, professional poise

Willingness to work collaboratively with the department, students and the public, establishing and maintaining positive working relationships

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of people both inside and outside of the organization

Experience

Education:

HS Diploma required.

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher preferred. Comparable piano playing experience may be considered.

Work Experience:

At least one year of experience as a piano accompanist

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, reach, grasp, stoop, bend, push, pull, kneel, squat, and twist.

Ability to carry, push, pull, and/or lift up to 15 pounds.

Ability to walk and/or stand more than 50% of the time.

Ability to hear and speak.

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

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