Accompanist

Kern High School District • Golden Valley, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide piano or other specified instrumental accompaniment for music classes, choral groups, vocal ensembles and soloists, rehearsals, performances, and other school activities; improvising or playing from scores as necessary. Employees in this classification receive general to limited supervision from a certificated teacher(s) or school site administrator within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job classification provides specialized skills as a pianist for a variety of school-related activities and requires specialized knowledge in the reading, interpretation, and arrangement of music.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic theory including the fundamentals of harmony and notation.
• Effective methods and techniques of piano accompaniment.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of proper musical sight-reading techniques and methods.
• Skill to effectively play a variety of musical forms on the piano including classical, popular, jazz and folk music.
• Successfully sight read, transpose, and improvise music.
• Understand and follow a variety of complex and technical oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• One year of experience as a professional accompanist for soloist, choruses, dance groups or as a pianist with a recognized musical organization.
• Graduation from an accredited school of music with specialization in piano may be substituted for the desired experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class "C" California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide piano or other specified instrumental accompaniment for music classes, choral groups, vocal ensembles and soloists, rehearsals, performances, and other school activities.
• Improvise or play from scores as necessary.
• May supervise and assist in transporting students when necessary.
• Establish and maintain routine records and files.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree