Full-Time Pianist and Music Coordinator

Full-Time Pianist and Music Coordinator

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA

POSITION: Full-Time Pianist and Music Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: School

REPORTS TO: Dean of PBT School

CATEGORY: Full-time, Contract Exempt

SALARY: Annual salary of $40,950

Position Overview

The School of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is seeking a Full-Time Pianist and Music Coordinator with advanced piano skills and strong organizational abilities. This role combines musical accompaniment, teaching, and administrative coordination and requires a highly reliable, collaborative, and detail-oriented professional.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Teaching

• Schedule pianists and percussionists for School and Dance & Fitness classes.
• Assist with hiring and onboarding of new pianists.
• Train and support newly hired accompanists.
• Develop and teach classes and workshops in music theory and ballet accompaniment.
  
  
  

Accompaniment & Performance

• Perform and arrange piano music for ballet classes and performances.
• Provide accompaniment for PBT Company as needed, including emergency coverage.
• Develop and maintain the School’s music library.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Advanced piano proficiency with experience in ballet class accompaniment.
• Strong sight-reading and improvisation skills.
• Ability to adapt tempo, style, and musical structure in real time.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
  
  
  

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.