Senior Accompanist – Theatre and Media Arts (part-time, 17.5 hours/week)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

2d • $44 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking an experienced musical theatre pianist to accompany student performers, support vocal instruction, and collaborate with faculty in rehearsals, auditions, and performances. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in music, at least five years of professional accompaniment experience, exceptional sight-reading and transposition skills, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Evening and weekend availability is required. This is a part-time position with 17.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s degree in Music
• At least five years proven experience as a rehearsal pianist, collaborative pianist, or dance accompanist in professional theatre companies, conservatories, or academic institutions.
• Strong commitment to the AIMS of a BYU Education
• Master complex musical theatre scores.
• Quickly adapt to cuts, key changes, and tempo adjustments during vocal coaching auditions.
• Exceptional ability to read full scores at a glance, transpose on the fly, and improvise from lead sheets or dance counts.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with directors, actors, dancers, and production staff.
• Exceptional ability to handle high-pressure situations from students, staff, and faculty with emotional intelligence.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years proven experience as a musical director

Responsibilities

• Accompany student singers at a high-level of proficiency (a classical foundation, an ability to match syncopation to the appropriate musical style, an ability to transpose when necessary.)
• Accompany across the entire musical theatre repertoire.
• Assist faculty in teaching vocal harmonies, coaching lead and ensemble singers, and leading sectionals.
• Sight-read musical theatre and popular music for auditions, classes, and performances at a high-level of proficiency.
• Work a varied schedule including evenings and weekend hours.

Benefits

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA pass
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

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