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Collaborative Pianist

Columbia, MD · On-site

$150/hr

Part-time Rate: $150/service, $75/rehearsal Job Summary The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia islooking for a collaborative rehearsal/worship pianist to support weekly services. The ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for collaborative pianist in the United States is $26.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Collaborative Pianist is a skilled musician who works closely with other performers, such as vocalists, instrumentalists, or ensembles, to provide accompaniment and support during rehearsals, performances, and recordings. Unlike a solo pianist, a collaborative pianist focuses on musical interaction, adapting to different styles and performers' needs. They must have strong sight-reading, listening, and flexibility skills to ensure seamless synchronization with their musical partners. This role is common in educational institutions, opera companies, choirs, and professional music settings.

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A Collaborative Pianist's day often includes rehearsing with individual musicians, small ensembles, or choirs, attending scheduled practice sessions, and participating in performances or auditions as an accompanist. The role involves preparing and learning new repertoire, adjusting to different musical styles, and offering musical feedback or support to ensemble members. Collaborative Pianists frequently coordinate schedules with other performers, maintain their own instrument, and may contribute to musical interpretation or programming decisions. This variety ensures ongoing professional growth and meaningful interaction with other artists in educational, performance, or rehearsal settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a collaborative pianist?

To thrive as a Collaborative Pianist, you need excellent piano proficiency, strong sight-reading abilities, and familiarity with a wide range of musical styles, often supported by formal music education or advanced degrees. Familiarity with rehearsal software, access to quality pianos, and experience using digital sheet music platforms can be beneficial. Exceptional communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills help build effective partnerships with vocalists, instrumentalists, and conductors. These abilities are crucial for delivering high-quality performances, adapting to diverse collaborators, and ensuring seamless rehearsals and concerts.

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Infographic showing various Collaborative Pianist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 61% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 36% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,282 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Music - Collaborative Pianist

Holland, MI • On-site

Hope College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Part-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Music - Collaborative Pianist
Classification Title
Hourly Part Time (.1-.49 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligibility
Department
Music
Job Description
Hope College Department of Music seeks an outstanding collaborative pianist. The collaborative pianist will work privately in lesson settings and one-on-one rehearsal sessions to help with musical preparation of a wide range of repertoire for lessons, studio classes, departmental recitals, juries, school-related competitions, and degree recitals. The collaborative pianist may also be asked to play for choir, musical theater, or opera workshop rehearsals and performances. The collaborative pianist will work closely with the studio and choral professors to help enrich students' understanding of how to prepare repertoire and how to perform successfully. The collaborative pianist may also perform with music faculty in recitals.
This is a part-time seasonal position for the 2024/2025 academic year (September - May). Interested candidates may begin in Spring 2024.
Hours are flexible and some rehearsals can be arranged to work around your schedule. The collaborative pianist must be available Thursday mornings, 11 am-12 pm, for departmental recitals and performance classes. The collaborative pianist can expect to work at least 3 hours per week early in the semester, and up to 20 hours per week later in the semester.
Qualifications
  • MM or DMA in collaborative piano or piano performance preferred
  • Extensive prior academic or professional experience as a collaborative pianist
  • Wide range of repertoire from the Baroque to Contemporary in instrumental and vocal music
  • Excellent sight-reading abilities
  • Efficient music rehearsal techniques
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Enthusiasm for work with college students of all levels

Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2023-193SR
Job Posting Open Date
01/09/2024
Job Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Is this position available for sponsorship
No
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