What are the responsibilities and job description for the Piano accompanist for community choir position at Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts?
Job Overview
We are seeking a talented and passionate Piano Accompanist to join our community choir. This role is essential in providing musical support during rehearsals and performances, ensuring that our choir members can deliver their best vocal performances. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in piano performance, an appreciation for choral music, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of singers.
Responsibilities
- Accompany the choir during rehearsals and performances, playing piano parts as directed by the choir director.
- Collaborate with the choir director to interpret musical scores and adapt arrangements as needed.
- Provide musical guidance to choir members, assisting with vocal techniques and harmonies.
- Attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances, maintaining a consistent presence for the choir.
- Assist in selecting appropriate repertoire that aligns with the choir's goals and community events.
- Support the development of the choir by participating in workshops or additional training as required.
Experience
- Proven experience as a pianist, preferably with a background in accompanying choirs or vocalists.
- Familiarity with various musical genres, including classical, contemporary, and theater music is highly desirable.
- Strong sight-reading skills and the ability to learn new pieces quickly.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit to work effectively with the choir director and members.
- A passion for music education and community engagement through the arts.
Join us in creating beautiful music that enriches our community!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 2 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Can the applicant commit to a Monday or Thursday evening rehearsal?
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Patagonia, AZ 85624 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Patagonia, AZ 85624: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $30