What are the responsibilities and job description for the 6-12 Vocal Music Accompanist position at Norwalk Community School District?
NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Title Piano Accompanist
Reports to Building Principal or designee
Position Purpose Under the direction of the vocal music teachers, accompany school choirs during rehearsals and concerts, assist the directors in the leading of section rehearsals and concerts, and the coaching of individuals and small ensembles, and to do other related work as required.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
Accompany Middle School and High school choirs, soloists and small ensembles during school day
Accompany choir concerts and State Large Group
Accompany for All-State sectionals
Play piano at an advanced level (up to 8 parts in open score music)
Sight read complex musical scores
Record accompaniments as needed for rehearsals using software applications
Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
Lead small group sectionals as directed
Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Assist with organizing and maintaining a system for accurate and complete record-keeping of the music literature
Supervise students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
Show Choir accompanist - schedules determined annually
MS Show Choir - Tuesday / Thursday morning rehearsals; Friday events
HS Show Choir - Tuesday evening rehearsals; Saturday events; camps in summer and winter
Lead / play combo band
Senior solo accompanist
Musical accompanist
HS - April (approximately 2 weeks)
MS - May (approximately 2 weeks)
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the vocal music teachers, principal and other administrators
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Play piano at an advanced level and sight read complex musical scores
Accompany choirs, soloists and small ensembles
Advanced music theory
Technical aspects of field of specialty
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
Ability to organize and coordinate work
Ability to communicate effectively with directors, staff, and students
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Assist students in learning vocal music interpretation
Qualifications Profile
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by private or college-level training in piano and music theory
Two years of experience as an accompanist in a school setting preferred
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements: Manual dexterity, walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting minimum of 20 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping.
Working Conditions
Varied.
Terms of Employment
Student school calendar--approximatly 180 days. Wage and work year to be established by the Board. Employment subject to provisions of board policy, state and federal law.
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated annually by the building administration, or in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of staff.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt.
Job Title Piano Accompanist
Reports to Building Principal or designee
Position Purpose Under the direction of the vocal music teachers, accompany school choirs during rehearsals and concerts, assist the directors in the leading of section rehearsals and concerts, and the coaching of individuals and small ensembles, and to do other related work as required.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
Accompany Middle School and High school choirs, soloists and small ensembles during school day
Accompany choir concerts and State Large Group
Accompany for All-State sectionals
Play piano at an advanced level (up to 8 parts in open score music)
Sight read complex musical scores
Record accompaniments as needed for rehearsals using software applications
Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
Lead small group sectionals as directed
Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Assist with organizing and maintaining a system for accurate and complete record-keeping of the music literature
Supervise students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
Show Choir accompanist - schedules determined annually
MS Show Choir - Tuesday / Thursday morning rehearsals; Friday events
HS Show Choir - Tuesday evening rehearsals; Saturday events; camps in summer and winter
Lead / play combo band
Senior solo accompanist
Musical accompanist
HS - April (approximately 2 weeks)
MS - May (approximately 2 weeks)
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the vocal music teachers, principal and other administrators
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Play piano at an advanced level and sight read complex musical scores
Accompany choirs, soloists and small ensembles
Advanced music theory
Technical aspects of field of specialty
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
Ability to organize and coordinate work
Ability to communicate effectively with directors, staff, and students
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Assist students in learning vocal music interpretation
Qualifications Profile
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by private or college-level training in piano and music theory
Two years of experience as an accompanist in a school setting preferred
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements: Manual dexterity, walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting minimum of 20 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping.
Working Conditions
Varied.
Terms of Employment
Student school calendar--approximatly 180 days. Wage and work year to be established by the Board. Employment subject to provisions of board policy, state and federal law.
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated annually by the building administration, or in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of staff.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt.
