(Summer) Ensemble Pianist | St. Olaf Music Academy 2026
About The Position
To collaborate as a pianist with the St. Olaf Music Academy choir and conductor and provide assistance as pianist for Music Academy recitals. This position anticipates 12-16 hours of piano playing. Sample schedule: ● Sunday - Friday: rehearsal pianist for the St. Olaf Music Academy choir: Sunday evening and Monday-Friday at 9am and 3pm. Each rehearsal is 50-minutes long. Be in touch with the conductor before camp begins to have music learned prior to the first rehearsal. ● Saturday: piano accompanist for the dress rehearsal in Boe Chapel from 9-9:50am and the Grand Finale Concert at 2:30pm in Boe Chapel. ● Monday - Tuesday: be available to perform on the faculty/counselor recitals from 6:30-7:30pm each day in Urness Recital Hall. Music will be agreed on and available 2 weeks in advance if possible. Communicate with likely performing partners to arrange adequate rehearsal. ● Wednesday - Thursday: piano accompanist for performances from 6:30-7:30pm in Urness Recital Hall.
Requirements
- Strong piano skills
- Quick learning and strong sight reading ability a big plus
Responsibilities
- Provide primary piano accompaniment for most rehearsals and performances.
- Be the primary collaborator with student recitalists.
- Be able to organize rehearsals and attend lessons as needed to provide suitable performing support for the student recitalists.
- Apply basic youth development principles in working with academy students through communication, relationship development, respect, and involvement.
- Be aware of and implement all safety guidelines. Follow and uphold all security rules and procedures. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for academy students.
- Interact with people from a diversity of backgrounds and experience.
- Demonstrate a strong sense of initiative and self-direction.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
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Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
