AY Dance Student Musician (WS-ST1)
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St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN, US
Summary
Provide musical accompaniment for dance classes by leading improvisation and adapting music to the energy and style of the dancers. Maintain musical leadership while keeping track of form and phrases for extended periods.
Job Description
Job Title: Dance Student Musician Tier 1 (WS-ST1)
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name: Dance Department
Unit Number (5 digits): 11150
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Lead Staff Musician – Dance Department
Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): Provide musical accompaniment for dance classes.
Transferable Skills:
● Improvisation
● Creativity
● Ensemble playing
● Listening
● Time Management
● Adaptability
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Providing musical leadership to dance students
● Playing fluently in all keys and time signatures
● Keeping track of form and phrases for extended lengths of time
● Improvising alone and leading improvisation within a group
● Adapting the music to the energy, tempo, dynamic and style of the dancers ● Creating new phrases for any dance routine
● Recalling previous phrases per request of the instructor
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
● Musical proficiency
● Improvisation skill
● Adaptability
Physical and Environmental Factors:
This position requires repetitive motions to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without
reasonable accommodation.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
