Staff Pianist (Theatre Arts)

Baylor University•Waco, TX

About The Position

Baylor University is seeking a Staff Pianist in the department of Theatre Arts. The Staff Pianist must have a demonstrated ability to sight-read fluently and learn music quickly, and knowledge of a wide range of musical styles and repertoire within musical theatre and commercial music. The ideal candidate will possess skills in transposition of music and music improvisation, and be familiar with jazz, country, rock, and gospel styles. The position requires the ability to work in digital platforms for word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft, Google).

Requirements

demonstrated ability to sight-read fluently and learn music quickly
knowledge of a wide range of musical styles and repertoire within musical theatre and commercial music
ability to work in digital platforms for word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft, Google)
A Bachelor's degree and less than a year of relevant work experience required
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

skills in transposition of music and music improvisation
familiar with jazz, country, rock, and gospel styles
A Master’s degree and three years of relevant work experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent piano accompaniment for group and private lessons in vocal performance for traditional and contemporary musical theatre
Meet individually with theatre voice students
Generate recordings of repertoire in support of the musical theatre curriculum
Accompany special guests and master classes as needed
Provide collaborative piano support for Musical Theatre Workshop, student directed musical theatre projects, and productions in the Baylor Theatre mainstage season as needed
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
Ability to comply with university policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance