Accompanist I

Careers Listing • Fullerton, CA

1d • $24 - $35

About The Position

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in the CSU system, CSUF fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The university values teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Joining CSUF means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish. The School of Music within the Division of Academic Affairs has a mission to grow artistry, build community and advance distinction. These pillars are achieved by fostering an environment in which individual achievement and artistic expression thrive fully and equitably for our students. The School of Music offers a wide spectrum of degree programs and options with an overall emphasis in musical performance. The department’s goal is to develop each student’s musical and intellectual potential to the highest level of individual capability. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Accompanist I. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. Under general supervision of the Department Chair or designee, the Accompanist I provides musical accompaniment in support of instructional courses, rehearsals, auditions, juries, and performances. The Accompanist I performs primarily from written scores and supports faculty and students in academic and performance settings. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Special training or coursework that would facilitate composing and improvising music and/or coaching and accompanying.
• Previous experience which has led to a thorough familiarity with accompanying choral groups and soloists and coaching performing artists.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of harmony, as well as skill in playing one or more musical instruments as an accompanist.
• Ability to select appropriate dance music.
• Ability to compose or improvise music, coach performing artists, and transcribe music from recordings.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.
• CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
• Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of music theory and harmonic structure, along with strong sight-reading ability to accurately interpret and perform from written scores.
• The position requires skill in accompanying vocalists, instrumentalists, and/or dancers in instructional and performance settings.
• The individual must be able to follow oral and written instructions effectively and work collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff within an academic environment to support instructional objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provides musical accompaniment in support of instructional courses, rehearsals, auditions, juries, and performances.
• Performs primarily from written scores and supports faculty and students in academic and performance settings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed