Musical Accompanist - Modern Dance

Western Washington University•Bellingham, WA
•$24 - $27

About The Position

Under minimal direction and in cooperation with various dance faculty, candidate will provide piano and/or percussion accompaniment and musical guidance during dance technique, modern and improvisation classes. This is a temporary position.

Requirements

  • Improvise and perform music with appropriate rhythms and tempos by observing the movement of dancers.
  • Prepare and be consistent and the studio
  • Ability to play piano or percussion instruments proficiently and follow musical direction.
  • Ability to read musical notation.
  • Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, faculty and staff.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of methods and techniques of dance accompaniment
  • Ability to learn ballet and contemporary terminology
  • Experience playing piano and/or percussion for dance classes

Responsibilities

  • Improvise and perform music with appropriate rhythms and tempos by observing the movement of dancers.
  • Prepare and be consistent and the studio
  • Ability to play piano or percussion instruments proficiently and follow musical direction.
  • Ability to read musical notation.
  • Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, faculty and staff.

Benefits

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