Piano Accompanist

3 months ago


Hutchinson, United States Hutchinson Community College Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Essential Functions –

 

  • Piano accompaniment
    • For choral music ensembles in rehearsal and performance. 
    • For jazz music ensembles in rehearsal and performance.
    • For possible instrumental music ensembles in rehearsal and performance.
    • For annual theatre musical rehearsal and performance
    • Rehearsals and performances will be days, evenings, and/or weekends.
  • Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
  • Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.

 

Secondary –

  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Fine Arts Department Chairperson.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Facility and acceptable proficiency with piano/keyboard.
  • Previous experience in music accompaniment preferred.
  • Ability to perform accompaniments for advanced choral works with a high level of accuracy, as well as the ability to accurately play all combinations of voice parts in rehearsal.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, gender and disabilities populations.
  • Physical requirements include ability and manual dexterity to play the piano; excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light/indoor work environment.
  • Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
  • Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

HOURLY WAGE and STATUS:

 

The Piano Accompaniment pay rate is $20.00/hour with actual hours determined by the course and performance schedule. This part-time support staff position is not benefit eligible due to the part-time status.  (KPERS Retirement plan may apply depending on actual number of hours worked).

 

The hired candidate will be required to submit official, non-issued to student, transcript.