Accompanist, Part-Time ( 2 Vacancies)

College of the Desert•Palm Desert, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

College of the Desert is seeking individuals from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. As such, we prioritize individuals who fully demonstrate their understanding of the community we serve, the benefits of diversity in a professional and educational setting, and values creating a culture that brings people together. A successful candidate will value working in a collegial, collaborative environment that is guided by a commitment to inclusion, student education, and equity. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to: Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as faculty, staff and leadership for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference; Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives. BASIC FUNCTION Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide piano accompaniment for vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles in rehearsals and performances; rehearse with individual voice students.

Requirements

Graduation from high school and two years of experience accompanying choral groups, soloist/class performances and/or dance classes required.
Formal study of the piano at the college level may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Communicate effectively with students and faculty.
Provide piano accompaniment for vocal and instrumental individuals and ensembles.
Sight read music from any style period accurately and efficiently.
Sight read musical scores.
Follow the conductor or soloist.
Work cooperatively with those contacted during the course of work.
Sit for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge Of: Piano performance and accompanist techniques; principles and practices of sight reading; oral communication skills; interpretation, phrasing and ornamentation appropriate to various musical styles; a wide variety of music styles, including chamber music and lieder (art song); proper accompaniment for voice classes and instrumental music.

Responsibilities

Accompany vocal and instrumental groups and soloists during classes and rehearsals.
Accompany musical groups and soloists at special events at the College.
Accompany soloists and choral groups at day and evening performances away from the College.
Accompany private lessons as needed.
Reinforce music instruction during rehearsals as directed by the instructor.
Assist with the supervision of students in small groups.
Make accompaniment tapes for student practices.
Maintain schedules of student rehearsals.
Perform related duties as assigned.