Student Accompanist

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

1d • $22 - $23

About The Position

The Theatre and Dance Department is seeking a trained accompanist to assist with our Contemporary Dance classes. This accompanist will provide Dance students the opportunity to train to and get accustomed to moving to live music. This student accompanist will work with the class instructor to provide the correct rhythms and needed sounds for each class.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM
• Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count)
• If Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience and training with a percussion instrument is mandatory.
• Ability to perform live and coordinate with the rhythm of the dancers in class.
• Ability to accompany each Contemporary class that requires live music.
• Ability to adapt and shift music types depending on what each dance piece needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees