About this role
POSITION : Piano Accompanist (Dance and/or Musical Theatre)
STATUS : Part-time, Hourly, As Needed
DEPARTMENT : Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA)
REPORTS TO : Accompanist Supervisor
PRIMARY FUNCTION : Responsible for providing piano accompaniment for studio/class dance and musical theatre class/private voice lesson work.
REQUIREMENTS : Excellent sight-reading and accompanying skill in many musical genres, but especially ballet and musical theatre repertoire; must have organizational skills appropriate to the variances of university course time scheduling.
DUTIES BALLET :
- Select music to stimulate dance students artistically and technically, utilizing excellent sight-reading and accompanying skills.
- Oversee the efficient use of studio time by quickly and correctly selecting music and accompanying in appropriate meter and tempo.
- Assist in clarifying rhythms, phrases, and lengths of exercises.
- Perform music suitable for Ballet, Character, Pointe, Male Technique, Variations, and Pas de Deux classes.
- Develop the vocabulary of dance by observing other accompanists, by discussion with instructors, and by utilizing written materials.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
DUTIES MUSICAL THEATRE :
- Provide accompaniment for musical theatre classes.
- Provide accompaniment for private voice lessons.
- Make practice recording upon request.
- Assist in clarifying pitch, rhythm, phrase, and style of music presented for study in musical theatre classes and lessons.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Must have pianistic skills able to withstand several hours of accompanying per day.