Piano Accompanist @ Blue Valley Corp

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Kansas City, MO

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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.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in music preferred, or extensive experience teaching music.
• Experience: A minimum of two years’ music experience working with children/adults. Performance experience is preferred.
• Skills/Abilities: 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.
• Driving is Required; employee must 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.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees