What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Vocal Coach position at SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC?
Description
Position Description:
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music is seeking Collaborative Pianists to serve as Full-Time Principal Vocal Coaches during the 2025-2026 academic year. Reporting to the Musical & Managing Director of Opera & Musical Theater, the incumbent will provide accompaniment to vocalists for lessons, rehearsals, performances, juries, competitions, opera ensembles and master classes. The incumbent also provides vocal coaching and accompanying to assigned students as needed.
Job Duties:
- As assigned by the Musical & Managing Director of Opera & Musical Theater, in coordination with faculty and students, provides accompaniment to vocalists for auditions, lessons, rehearsals, performances, juries, competitions, ensembles and master classes.
- Provides vocal coaching to assigned students.
- Commits to a minimum of 30 hours per week during the academic year, including Winter Term, and other periods leading up to and following each semester (i.e., student orientation, auditions, juries, etc.).
- Is expected to be generally available during normal teaching hours, defined as 10:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday, and available within reason during evenings and weekends for dress rehearsals, performances, master classes and other special events.
- Performs other relevant duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Has obtained a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in collaborative piano, accompanying, or piano performance.
- 2 years coaching singers in opera houses and/or opera young artist programs.
- Demonstrated the ability to play at sight, with accuracy and expressivity.
- Demonstrated experience providing accompaniment to vocalists, as well as the ability to coach vocal repertoire in a wide variety of styles, periods and languages, both art song and opera.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and perform new repertoire, sometimes on short notice.
- Ability to perform on stage regularly.
Compensation
This is a full-time position (minimum 35 hours/week) with medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and long-term disability insurance in addition to a 403(b) plan that currently offers a 5% match after two qualifying years of service. Salary range is $68,750-$71,000.
How to Apply
We prefer to receive applications through our website. This position will be open until filled.
About Us
SFCM’s mission is to transform our students: artistically, intellectually, professionally and individually. Through the study of music at the highest level, our students learn to seek achievement in every endeavor, to convert challenges into opportunities, to understand the nature of excellence, and to pursue their dreams with vigor and determination. We believe that inspiring the imagination, cultivating the artist, honing the intellect, and developing the professional are the keys to launching innovative graduates who excel in any field. SFCM is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SFCM is a fully committed equal employment opportunity institution and welcomes applications from all qualified persons, including those who consider themselves to be of a race, national origin or ancestry that is not fully represented in musical arts programs in the United States. Personnel decisions regarding applicants for employment are made without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran, age, citizenship, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $68,750 - $71,000
