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Piano Accompanist/Collaborative Pianist Supervisor: Teacher/Principal General To provide piano accompaniment to the school choral program. To provide musical and collaborative input to and with the ...

Piano Accompanist/Collaborative Pianist Supervisor: Teacher/Principal General To provide piano accompaniment to the school choral program. To provide musical and collaborative input to and with the ...

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Lindsborg, KS · On-site

$30/hr

This position provides collaborative piano support for the vocal and choral programs at Bethany College and works closely with music faculty, choral directors, and students to support rehearsals ...

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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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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.

Collaborative Pianist, School of Music - College of Entertainment and the Arts (Pool)

Nashville, TN • On-site

Lipscomb University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Accompanying vocal private lessons as assigned across many genres. Private students taking lessons may study many genres, including classical, musical theatre, commercial, jazz, folk, pop, adult contemporary, and others. Preference given to pianists who are adept at reading charts, sheet music, and scores. Collaborative Pianists are also expected to provide a weekly 30 minute rehearsal with each student.
Collaborate at Recital Seminar on Mondays at 5:00 pm as needed.
Collaboration for ensembles as assigned.

 Education/Experience: Undergraduate degree in piano, conducting, music education, and/or comparable experience. Experience working with singers across many styles preferred.

 Required Skills:

  • Solid piano skills
  • Strong sight-reading music skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Operates with the highest level of integrity
  • Works well with others
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Flexible in genre

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Born from the powerful vision of courageous leaders, Lipscomb University leads at the forefront as pioneers in Christ-centered higher education, magnifying the best in everyone we encounter on our campus, in our community and around the world. Forged by the trials and opportunities of 130 years of pursuing excellence in education, we continually reimagine and refine our methods to fulfill our mission—preparing learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative experiences. Lipscomb offers an intellectually challenging academic program with a commitment to continual spiritual formation while engaging the world.

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Colleges, universities, and professional schools

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Nashville, TN, US

Year founded

1891

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