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Job Title

Faculty Accompanist / Collaborative Pianist

Department

Music Department JM

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Period Activity Pay

Benefit Eligible

No

Job Description Summary

Faculty Accompanist / Collaborative Pianist to provide collaborative piano services on a per-assignment, as-needed basis during the Fall Semester 2026. Assignments may include accompanying applied lessons, studio classes, rehearsals, juries, auditions, recitals, musical theater activities, and opera productions. Assignments are made on a semester basis according to departmental needs.

Job Description

Faculty Accompanist / Collaborative Pianistto provide collaborative piano services on a per-assignment, as-needed basis during the Fall Semester 2026. Assignments may include accompanying applied lessons, studio classes, rehearsals, juries, auditions, recitals, musical theater activities, and opera productions. Assignments are made on a semester basis according to departmental needs.

Minimum qualifications:

Master's degree in piano, collaborative piano, accompanying, or a related field; demonstrated experience accompanying vocalists and/or instrumentalists.

Consideration may be given to candidates with strong sight-reading, rehearsal, and ensemble skills; the ability to work effectively with students and faculty; significant professional accompanying experience may be considered in place of the graduate degree.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Current resume or CV
Cover letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

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