Accompanist

Westminster University
Accompanist

(PRN, non-benefited)

Position Summary:

This professional position plays a vital role in enriching the musical experience at the Florence J. Gillmor School of Music by providing expert musical accompaniment for rehearsals, performances, and various special events. The incumbent will collaborate closely with the full-time Staff Accompanist to support and enhance the artistic vision of our talented musicians and performers. This position requires a keen understanding of diverse musical styles and the ability to adapt to the dynamic needs of the school’s programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide piano accompaniment for weekly private vocal lessons
• Provide piano accompaniment for private instrumental students:
  • Accompany for lessons and end-of semester juries.
• Provide piano accompaniment for Scholarship auditions
• Provide piano accompaniment for opera theatre staging rehearsals 
• SummerSong pianist 
• May substitute for other collaborative pianists when needed
• May serve as collaborative pianist for other performances when needed

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical and musical mastery of the piano.
• Knowledge of the vocal and instrumental literature that requires piano accompaniment.
• Strong sight-reading skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse body of musicians.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Music in piano performance or collaborative piano.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Promote an Inclusive Westminster through demonstration
of the commitments include in the Westminster University Diversity Statement.
Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness
of issues related diversity, equity and Inclusion both individually and as
related to my filed of work, profession or discipline.

Equal
Employment Opportunity:

Westminster University is
committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination.
To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment
based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual
orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status
as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable
federal, state, or city laws.