Music Collaborative Pianist

University of New Hampshire • Keene, NH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The KSC Music Department provides pianistic support to vocal and instrumental majors for their Workshop Performances and to all voice majors in Applied Lessons. The faculty believe that collaboration between singer/instrumentalist and pianist contributes to the overall development and consistent progress of music majors. The pianist will also perform in Lessons, Auditions, Juries, and forward-facing events for the Music Department. They may also play rehearsals and concerts for choirs, chamber ensembles, and large ensembles as needed. This is an open call for both vocal and instrumental specialty pianists.

Requirements

• Expertise in area of Music instrument specialty
• Experience as a collaborative pianist for singers and instrumentalists
• Pianistic skill deemed acceptable by the Coordinator of Keyboard Studies
• Strong sight-reading skills
• Advanced level of keyboard skills
• Foundational understanding of accompanying vocalists
• Reliability
• Organization
• Professional work etiquette in voice lessons deemed acceptable by the Coordinator of Vocal Studies
• Knowledge of standard Western classical vocal repertoire

Nice To Haves

• Master of Music degree in Collaborative Piano, Piano Performance or equivalent professional experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform materials provided to support students and faculty
• Act as Rehearsal pianists for auditions, juries, lessons, and performances
• Participate in appropriate department/unit meetings
• Abide with USNH and KSC policies

Benefits

• USNH Employee Benefits

What This Job Offers

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