Piano Accompanist for Middle School Choir

We are seeking a skilled Piano Accompanist to join our team at Belgrade Public Schools. The successful candidate will provide piano accompaniment for our choral groups, soloists, recitals, concerts, and other special events as needed.

• Play piano accompaniment at sight for designated classes, choral groups, and other performances.
• Assist students or instructors in planning, reviewing, and selecting music suitable to various occasions.
• Adapt themes to the piano from recorded music.
• Accompany students in performances.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of advanced piano playing.
• Knowledge of music theory, harmony, rhythm, composition, and transposition.
• Knowledge of the meaning of musical terms, signs, and abbreviations.
• Knowledge of vocal techniques.
• Ability to play at sight, with accuracy and feeling.
• Ability to memorize, improvise, adapt and transpose music.
• Ability to coach students individually or in small groups to improve vocal and/or instrumental skills.
• Ability to follow a soloist or a conductor in performing a musical score.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to independently prioritize work and adjust time schedule.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups, students, parents, staff and establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion related to employment and student matters.
• Ability to manage time and responsibilities and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
• Skill in adhering to safety practices.

• Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Demonstrated knowledge of singing techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with the conductor.
• Demonstrated ability to site read music.

• Montana Driver's license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire date.

The Piano Accompanist will work primarily in a school setting, with occasional travel to other schools or events. The work environment is generally quiet to moderate, with occasional loud noises during performances.

The Piano Accompanist will be required to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods, with frequent use of fine motor skills for playing the piano. The employee will also be required to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents, and to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters related to employment and student records.