German Choir Accompanist 3

Job Description

Job Title: German choir accompanist

Department Name: German
Unit Number (5 digits): 11190
Length of Position: either semester-long or year-long
Contact Person/Supervisor: German Department Chair

Description/purpose of the Position:: Provide piano and/or organ accompaniment for German choir rehearsals and performances

Transferable Skills: Ability to organize and motivate a group of volunteers

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist German choir director in recruiting members for the German choir; provide piano and/or organ accompaniment for the weekly rehearsals and performances (1-2 per semester). Conduct section practices during rehearsals as needed. Assist German choir director in selecting repertoire for rehearsal and performances. Fall semester culminates in the German Advent Service the first week of December. For spring semester, the choir may perform at an end-of-year German Department celebration, at a Chapel service, or at a local church, for instance.

Qualifications (Education/Experience/Skills): Major, concentration or experience in piano or organ performance, church music, or music education with a focus in piano or organ; ability to organize and motivate a group of mixed-level singers; minimum beginner-level knowledge of German preferred

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.

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