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JJC Enterprises

Piano Accompanist

Campus, IL

$65/hr

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provide piano accompaniment for JJC vocal ensembles, student recitals, auditions, and jury examinations. 2. Comply with all legal and ethical ...

Joliet Junior College

Piano Accompanist

Joliet, IL · On-site

$65/hr

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provide piano accompaniment for JJC vocal ensembles, student recitals, auditions, and jury examinations. 2. Comply with all legal and ethical ...

Ladgov Corporation

Music Director

Great Falls, MT · On-site

Provide piano accompaniment and music direction for weekly Catholic and Protestant services and rehearsals (minimum two services and two rehearsals weekly). * Direct music for up to 14 annual special ...

Ladgov Corporation

Chapel Pianist

Martinsburg, WV · On-site

Provide professional piano accompaniment for Protestant and Roman Catholic worship services. * Support music for civic ceremonies, memorials, weddings, funerals, and holiday services. * Arrange ...

Ladgov Corporation

Music Director

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

Provide piano accompaniment for Protestant and Catholic worship services (approx. 104 per year). * Support rehearsals (approx. 116 per year). * Perform at special services (approx. 12 per year, e.g ...

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A Piano Accompaniment job involves playing the piano to support and enhance performances by soloists, ensembles, choirs, or other musicians. Accompanists follow the lead of singers or instrumentalists, adjusting their playing to match dynamics, tempo, and expression. They are commonly found in musical performances, rehearsals, auditions, and educational settings. Strong sight-reading skills, adaptability, and collaboration are essential for success in this role.

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Piano Accompanist

JJC Enterprises

Campus, IL

$65/hr

Part-time

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Job description

Position Title:

Piano Accompanist

Job Description:

POSITION: Piano Accompanist
STATUS:Part time
DEPARTMENT: Fine Arts
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Support Staff, NUH07
HIRING RANGE: $65.00 per hour
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age, and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its faculty.

POSITION SUMMARY
Serve as accompanist for all rehearsals and performances of the JJC Chamber Singers and the JJC Chorale. Be available to do sectional rehearsals or serve as substitute for choral director as requested. Serve as accompanist, as needed, for recitals and juries. Teach other music classes as needed.


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide piano accompaniment for JJC vocal ensembles, student recitals, auditions, and jury examinations.
2. Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
3. Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college at all times.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master of Music degree in Collaborative Piano, Piano Performance or Music Education
2. Two years of experience as a collaborative pianist.
3. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
4. Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Doctoral Degree in Collaborative Piano or Piano Performance
2. Piano accompaniment experience at the collegiate level.
3. Piano accompaniment experience at the community college level.
4. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
5. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
6. Demonstrated multicultural competence.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Standard classroom equipment and software.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Classroom teaching environment.

BENEFITS

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