Music Assistant Piano Accompanist - MHS

POSITION SUMMARY:   Provide piano accompaniment and assistance at Choir rehearsals on a weekly basis.

18 hours per week, 6 hours per day, 3 days a week. 

Max of 600 hours per school year.  

A specific schedule will be created with the choral director.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Assist director in conducting weekly rehearsals.
2. Act as accompanist for auditions, rehearsals & performances.
3. Perform other duties as assigned by the Show Choir Director.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to interact positively with middle and elementary students.
• Musical ability to provide piano accompaniment in a rehearsal and performance setting.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to bend, twist, life and manipulate equipment and supplies.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Five or more years of piano music instruction preferred.
2. Ability to sight-read and learn a wide variety of music.
3. Prior accompaniment experience preferred.
4. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
5. Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in the field of music preferred.

EQUIPMENT USED: 

• Piano

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Ability to work in a variety of locations, travel throughout the District, work non-traditional hours which may include evenings and weekends and meet the physical demands of handling a variety of student needs.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand and reach.