Yavapai College - Piano Accompanist Vocal/Instrumental

Musician is needed in Prescott, United States.

Client: Yavapai College

Location: Prescott, AZ

Contract: Part-time

Description of Position

Piano accompanists may play for choral ensembles, musical productions, and private vocal and instrumental music students. Accompanist duties include playing during regular class sessions, rehearsals, recitals, private lessons, and performances; some performances may be off campus. This position works under the close supervision of music directors and instructors and includes other related duties as assigned.

This is a temporary part-time position working 0 -19 hours per week as scheduled.

Minimum Expectations & Requirements

• At least one year of experience in playing piano as an accompanist with individuals or groups
• Ability to play in a wide variety of musical styles, such as classical, jazz, pop, and Broadway
• Basic knowledge of music theory including notation, musical symbols, scales, chords, terminology, harmony, and rhythm
• Ability to listen closely and follow oral instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Experience playing piano in front of audiences
• Ability to play difficult music at an advanced level
• Ability to adjust playing style to match differing student/ensemble levels
• Work experience in a community college/higher education environment

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.