Part Time Choir Accompanist

Heritage Academy • Maricopa, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Choir Accompanist provides piano accompanying support for the assigned choirs and musical groups. Supports the Choir Director in all aspects of choral performance as directed.

Requirements

• Ability to play the piano at a college piano performance level is required
• Ability to play effectively in all genres of music on the piano, including Baroque, Romantic, Classical, 20th Century, modern, and jazz
• Proficiency at sight-reading choral music parts
• Professional and friendly disposition
• Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512
• Must be available to accompany choirs and students for choir-related tours, festivals, competitions, and other events

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree in music with an emphasis in piano is preferred
• 2-3 years of experience as a working as a piano accompanist in an academic setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Accompany all Chorus rehearsals
• Provide piano accompaniment for all classroom rehearsals
• Attends and provides accompanying for dress and tech rehearsals
• Accompanies sectionals as needed. Runs sectionals as needed
• May provide accompaniment for auditions
• Prepare recording of rehearsal CDs as requested
• Accompany Chorus and student performances at various choir-related events
• Meetings and communication
• Provide other assistance as requested and agreed upon

What This Job Offers

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