University of Michigan: Collaborative Pianist for Strings (PT/PAID)

Pianist is needed in Ann Arbor, United States.

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Client: University of Michigan

Location: Ann Arbor, United States

Contract: Part Time

Summary

Note: To be considered for this position, candidates must include a cover letter specifying their interest in and qualifications for this position. The cover letter should be the first page of your resume and uploaded as one document.

This is a part time / seasonal position working from the start of fall term through April 30 annually. The posted salary listed of $60,000 FTR would be the full time - 12 month salary (The seasonal part time salary is roughly $20,000 annually)

About the School of Music, Theatre & Dance

As a comprehensive performing arts school set in one of the world’s finest public institutions of higher education, the School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD) is deeply engaged in the creation, practice, scholarship, and pedagogy of music, theatre, and dance. We aim to provide leadership, nationally and internationally, in all three fields. We assert and celebrate the value of the arts to the mission of the University of Michigan. Further, SMTD is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion as a means of achieving and sustaining excellence.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for an outstanding collaborator and coach who will serve primarily within the String department.
• The collaborator will work privately in one-on-one sessions to help with musical preparation of a wide range of repertoire for lessons, studio classes, departmental juries, school-related competitions and degree recitals.
• The coach will work closely with the studio professors to help enrich the understanding of how to work with a collaborator and effectively prepare repertoire in a rehearsal setting.
• The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to DEI initiatives and the holistic well-being of the undergraduate musician in a manner that closely aligns with the overall mission of the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

Required Qualifications

• Experienced collaborative pianist with a terminal degree in collaborative piano (or equivalent academic and professional experience), with a wide range of repertoire from the Baroque to Contemporary instrumental music.
• Experience contributing to, and proven dedication to the overall musical development of students is preferred.
• Extensive prior experience in collaboration and coaching, excellent sight-reading skills and exemplary rehearsal techniques are desired as well.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive prior academic experience as a collaborator and coach, a documented history of successful collaboration and collegiality, and thorough knowledge of the string repertoire.