District-Wide Choral Accompanist(Grades 6-12)

Portage Township Schools • Portage, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The District-Wide Choral Accompanist provides piano accompaniment and musical support for the district's grades 6–12 choral program. This position collaborates closely with the choral directors at the intermediate school, middle school, and high school to support rehearsals, performances, festivals, auditions, and other choral activities. The accompanist serves students across multiple buildings and travels between schools as needed to meet the needs of the district's choral program. The position offers a flexible work schedule coordinated with the district choral department to meet the instructional and performance needs of each school.

Requirements

• Proficiency in piano performance and accompaniment.
• Must be able to play choral ISSMA Group I accompaniments.
• Ability to read and interpret choral scores and piano reductions.
• Reliable transportation for travel between district buildings.

Nice To Haves

• Strong sight-reading skills are preferred.
• Experience accompanying vocal ensembles and/or school music programs preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Provide piano accompaniment for choral rehearsals and performances for grades 6–12.
• Collaborate with the Intermediate School Choral Director, Middle School Choral Director, and High School Choral Director to support instructional goals and student achievement.
• Accompany concerts, festivals, contests, auditions, assemblies, and other performances as assigned.
• Assist students during rehearsals by supporting vocal instruction, sectional work, and musical preparation.
• Prepare and practice assigned music prior to rehearsals and performances.
• Maintain effective communication with all three choral directors regarding scheduling, repertoire, and performance needs.
• Travel between district schools to provide accompaniment services.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, flexibility, and responsiveness in supporting multiple school schedules and performance calendars.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the district choral program.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for required travel between district schools during the workday will be provided in accordance with Portage Township Schools district policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed