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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 has a bachelor's degree in music, at least five years of professional accompaniment experience, exceptional sight-reading and transposition skills, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Evening and weekend availability is required.

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