Accompanist - Substitute

North Kansas City Schools•Kansas City, MO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Accompanist is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the vocal music program with specific responsibilities for providing piano accompaniment for rehearsals and performances; assisting with classroom clerical tasks; and serving as an instructional resource for students and teachers in the area of fine arts.

Requirements

Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
Read a variety of manuals.
Write documents following prescribed formats.
Present information to others.
Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Recording technology.
Established audition standards.
Voice ranges.
Key transpositions.
Variety of musical styles.
Piano playing.
Sight reading music.
Working with large groups, solo vocal instrumentals and choral singers.
Schedule activities and/or meetings.
Gather and/or collate data.
Use job-related equipment.
Work with others in a variety of circumstances.
Work with data utilizing defined and similar processes.
Operate equipment using standardized methods.
Work with a wide diversity of individuals.
Work with specific, job-related data.
Utilize specific, job-related equipment.
Identify issues and select action plans.
Independent interpretation of guidelines.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Hearing mistakes in music performances.
Working as part of a team.
Job related experience within specialized field is required in accompanist.
Targeted job related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements.
Criminal Background Clearance

Nice To Haves

College work in the field of music
College work in the field of education

Responsibilities

Provides piano accompaniment for rehearsals and performances.
Assists with classroom clerical tasks.
Serves as an instructional resource for students and teachers in the area of fine arts.
Accompanies solo and ensemble classes, concerts, musicals, and/or clinics for the purpose of playing full and sectional accompaniment.
Analyzes assigned music prior to rehearsal and performances (e.g. correct tempos, challenging transitions, dynamics, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient use of rehearsal time and performance schedules.
Assists the Choral Instructor with clerical responsibilities (e.g. music library,, etc.) for the purpose of supporting instructional activities.
Assists the teacher in supervising student activities for the purpose of ensuring efficient use of class time and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Exhibits professional and appropriate stage etiquette for the purpose of serving as a model of professionalism at music productions.
Prepares recorded rehearsal tracks for students for the purpose of at home accompaniment.
Responsible for cataloging, updating, and organizing the music library for the purpose of ensuring that resources are well maintained.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of instructional support.