Adjunct Faculty: Piano Accompanist (September 2026 - May 2027)

Kent Place School • Summit, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kent Place School is seeking a collaborative pianist for choral accompanying throughout our JPK - 12th-grade school. Ideal candidates should have experience accompanying school choirs in a broad range of musical styles, working with conductors in a supportive educational environment. We have excellent grand pianos and a collaborative and engaging music faculty, and we anticipate this position will grow over the next few years.

Requirements

• Excellent sight-reading skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to play and improvise in pop, jazz, and musical theater styles
• Ability to work from lead sheets and scores
• Knowledge of current treble choral repertoire
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of three years of performance experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in performance or in Music Education/Teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborative piano accompaniment for choral music across JPK-12 grade levels.
• Working with conductors in a supportive educational environment.
• Accompanying school choirs in a broad range of musical styles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level