What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accompanist, Part-Time position at ACCS?
JOB
The Accompanist will work with the Choral Director to provide skilled and sensitive musical support to vocalists, instrumentalists, or ensembles. This involves playing the piano part accurately and artistically, collaborating with performers to shape musical interpretations, and attending rehearsals, performances, auditions, and lessons. This role is essential in creating a rich and engaging musical experience for rehearsals, performances, auditions, and lessons. This is a part-time position.Reporting Authority: Humanities Department Chair/Choral Director
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Essential Job Functions: The essential job functions listed are not comprehensive and duties and responsibilities may change without notice.Accompany vocalists, instrumentalists, or ensembles in rehearsals, performances, auditions, and lessons, as required.Sight-read accurately and efficiently.Prepare and rehearse accompaniments, demonstrating sensitivity to the musical style and interpretation of the soloist/ensemble.Collaborate effectively with performers, offering musical suggestions and adjustments as needed.Maintain a professional and positive demeanor during rehearsals and performances.Transpose music as needed.Maintain and care for the piano(s) used for accompanying.Attend rehearsals and performances as scheduled.Provide coaching to vocalists/instrumentalists on musical interpretation and performance practice. Assume other responsibilities as needed or directed by the Director of Library Services, Instructional Services Administration, and/or President.Ability to collaborate effectively with musicians of varyinglevelsExcellent communication and interpersonalskillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamFlexibility and adaptability1 to changing schedules and needs
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Procedure: Position announcements and employment applications are available at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/accs/bishopstate? Applications currently on file must be resubmitted for this position. Delinquent and/or unsigned application packets and/or documents will not be accepted. Only complete application packets will be given consideration for employment. A completed application packet consists of: Completed Bishop State Community College employment applicationCurrent resumeApplicable Transcript with conferred date (While an unofficial transcript may be submitted as part of the application packet, an official transcript must be received before the date of hire.) Physical Demands & Work Environment: Work is generally performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Learned physical skill is required for keyboarding. Frequent walking, standing, or sitting may be required. Working hours may vary and occasional evening or weekend work is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily. Other Job Description information I: More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Bishop State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.The Selection Committee will screen all applicants for the position. The Committee will select applicants for in-person interviews which may consist of question/answer session and /or skills assessments. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right not to fill the positions in the event of budgetary or operational constraints. Bishop State Community College is a multi-campus organization, and employees of the College are required to travel among various work sites for both day and evening responsibilities and must provide their own mode of transportation. Bishop State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Systems Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Bishop State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Bishop State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.Salary: Bishop State CC Local Salary Schedule – $24/hr.
The Accompanist will work with the Choral Director to provide skilled and sensitive musical support to vocalists, instrumentalists, or ensembles. This involves playing the piano part accurately and artistically, collaborating with performers to shape musical interpretations, and attending rehearsals, performances, auditions, and lessons. This role is essential in creating a rich and engaging musical experience for rehearsals, performances, auditions, and lessons. This is a part-time position.Reporting Authority: Humanities Department Chair/Choral Director
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Essential Job Functions: The essential job functions listed are not comprehensive and duties and responsibilities may change without notice.Accompany vocalists, instrumentalists, or ensembles in rehearsals, performances, auditions, and lessons, as required.Sight-read accurately and efficiently.Prepare and rehearse accompaniments, demonstrating sensitivity to the musical style and interpretation of the soloist/ensemble.Collaborate effectively with performers, offering musical suggestions and adjustments as needed.Maintain a professional and positive demeanor during rehearsals and performances.Transpose music as needed.Maintain and care for the piano(s) used for accompanying.Attend rehearsals and performances as scheduled.Provide coaching to vocalists/instrumentalists on musical interpretation and performance practice. Assume other responsibilities as needed or directed by the Director of Library Services, Instructional Services Administration, and/or President.Ability to collaborate effectively with musicians of varyinglevelsExcellent communication and interpersonalskillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamFlexibility and adaptability1 to changing schedules and needs
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Procedure: Position announcements and employment applications are available at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/accs/bishopstate? Applications currently on file must be resubmitted for this position. Delinquent and/or unsigned application packets and/or documents will not be accepted. Only complete application packets will be given consideration for employment. A completed application packet consists of: Completed Bishop State Community College employment applicationCurrent resumeApplicable Transcript with conferred date (While an unofficial transcript may be submitted as part of the application packet, an official transcript must be received before the date of hire.) Physical Demands & Work Environment: Work is generally performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Learned physical skill is required for keyboarding. Frequent walking, standing, or sitting may be required. Working hours may vary and occasional evening or weekend work is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily. Other Job Description information I: More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Bishop State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.The Selection Committee will screen all applicants for the position. The Committee will select applicants for in-person interviews which may consist of question/answer session and /or skills assessments. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right not to fill the positions in the event of budgetary or operational constraints. Bishop State Community College is a multi-campus organization, and employees of the College are required to travel among various work sites for both day and evening responsibilities and must provide their own mode of transportation. Bishop State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Systems Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Bishop State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Bishop State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.Salary: Bishop State CC Local Salary Schedule – $24/hr.
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