MU190-496@AC Coach/Accompanist (CCM Instrumentals) F26/W27

Wilfrid Laurier UniversityWaterloo, ON
CA$64 - CA$83Onsite

About The Position

Individual tuition in an instrument; weekly studio class. Supporting the work of studio instructors by coaching and accompanying students. The successful candidate will have training and specialization in collaborative piano with a focus on contemporary accompaniment. In addition to coaching and accompanying students in a 1-1 setting, coach accompanists may also be required to participate in: Student recitals, masterclasses, auditions for incoming students, juries, and other special recitals arranged for the year. These additional duties are compensated under article 25.6.5.2 of the Collective Agreement.

Requirements

  • Masters of Music in Performance or professional experience equivalent to the level of a MM in Performance, with recognition by the music industry or by professional peers
  • Advanced Diploma, Graduate Diploma, or other advanced credential
  • 5 years experience in coach accompanying in Contemporary Commercial Music

Nice To Haves

  • Evidence of being a sought-after coach, such as festival/competition clinician/adjudicator; guest masterclasses/workshops
  • Evidence of student success (acceptance to univ music programs, awards at competitions/festivals)
  • National performance profile as a coach accompanist

Responsibilities

  • Coaching and accompanying students in a 1-1 setting
  • Participate in student recitals
  • Participate in masterclasses
  • Participate in auditions for incoming students
  • Participate in juries
  • Participate in other special recitals arranged for the year

Benefits

  • Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance
  • Coordination of large classes or multi-section courses
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