Piano Accompanist @ Blue Valley Corp

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Kansas City, MO

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Work with children and adults in the corps and community to plan and implement a music program which will include teaching theory, performance skills, music, and values. This is a part-time position requiring 2.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in music preferred, or extensive experience teaching music.
• A minimum of two years’ music experience working with children/adults.
• Demonstrated proficiency in music theory and in a primary instrument.
• Personal knowledge of music, including performance, education, and theory.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player, self starter, and follow through with assignments until completion.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
• A strong commitment to support and promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside.
• Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Nice To Haves

• Performance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing quality piano accompaniment for choir programs, including weekly rehearsals, recitals and concerts, and various performances throughout the year.
• Working with corps leadership to plan and attend all recitals at the corps and prepare corps music programs to participate in the concert at the end of each school year.
• Encouraging participants to work towards a goal and sense of accomplishment in developing musical abilities.
• Encouraging participants to discover and develop skills and talents that will heighten their self-esteem, increase school/program pride, and involve them in positive activities.
• Assisting with ensuring the music performances and activities heighten the awareness of the purpose of the Corps in the community.
• Encouraging participants to attend summer camps which will lead them to develop further talents and make spiritual decisions.
• Being available to help plan the participation of campers in the summer camping programs, including the divisional music camp as well as any summer music day camps.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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