Staff Pianist, Senior Student Assistant Specialist

The New School • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mannes School of Music at the College of Performing Arts seeks highly motivated students to serve as Staff Pianist, Senior Student Assistant Specialist. We are looking for organized, responsible, and collaborative individuals to support instruction and performances at the Mannes School of Music. This position reports to the Performance and Ensemble Manager at the Mannes School of Music. This is an ideal position for students who are interested in a career as a pianist. This position is open to student applicants with Federal Work Study awards, as well as student applicants without a Federal Work Study award.

Requirements

• Current student in the Mannes BM, MM, or PDPL degree programs.
• Prior coursework in collaborative skills, and/or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of collaborative piano performance practice with art songs, lieder, sonatas, concerti, and/or other vocal and instrumental solo repertoire.

Responsibilities

• Accompany instrumental and/or vocal students in private lessons, masterclasses, juries, classes, and/or other performance experiences.
• Learn assigned music prior to collaborating with your fellow students (e.g., correct tempi, dynamics, etc.).
• Exhibit professionalism in all interactions with students, faculty, staff, and audience members.
• Respond to inquiries from students, faculty, and staff in a timely manner regarding private lessons, masterclasses, and/or other performance experiences.
• Adhere to departmental guidelines regarding reporting hours, payroll deadlines, and other items.
• Provide collaborative piano services for instrumental and vocal students in lessons, masterclasses, juries, classes, and other performance activities while preparing assigned repertoire to support successful performances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed