Accompanist (Part-Time)

AMDA•New York, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

AMDA, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, in the heart of New York City, is one of the foremost performing arts conservatories in the country with a sister campus in Hollywood. AMDA offers multiple programs from numerous two- and three-year conservatory programs and degree programs in Musical Theatre, Acting, and Dance. AMDA is seeking part-time Piano Accompanists with outstanding professional experience, specializing in the Musical Theatre canon; experience in Classical Repertoire, Pop/Rock, Blues is a plus. Applicants should have experience accompanying individuals as well as group ensembles. Applicants must be proficient sight-readers. Ability to transpose on sight is preferred but not necessarily required. Applicants should be strongly committed to providing support in an educational environment.

Requirements

Professional experience within the industry; preference will be given to those with recent / current performance credits.
Professional-level teaching plus a willingness to learn curriculum-specific material, is required.
Experience in providing and maintaining a professional atmosphere within the classroom.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations and varying proficiency levels.
Ability to communicate with students in a positive and effective manner.
Professional accompaniment credentials, plus experience in the classroom a plus.
Proficient sight-readers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Classical Repertoire, Pop/Rock, Blues is a plus.
Ability to transpose on sight is preferred but not necessarily required.
Experience teaching musicianship, piano, and sight singing is a plus.
Experience in the classroom a plus.

Responsibilities

Accompany individuals and group ensembles in classes and other educational settings
Sight-read musical material and support students and faculty during instruction
Contribute to a professional, supportive classroom environment