Lead Staff Musician - Dance Department Wage Range: $12.50/hour Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): Provide musical accompaniment for dance classes. Intermediate Level after ...
Lead Staff Musician - Dance Department Wage Range: $12.50/hour Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): Provide musical accompaniment for dance classes. Intermediate Level after ...
Lead Staff Musician - Dance Department Wage Range: $12.50/hour Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): Provide musical accompaniment for dance classes. Intermediate Level after ...
Lead Staff Musician - Dance Department Wage Range: $12.50/hour Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): Provide musical accompaniment for dance classes. Intermediate Level after ...
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AY Dance Student Musician (WS-ST2)
Northfield, MN · On-site
$12 - $13/hr
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How much do staff musician jobs pay per year?
As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for staff musician in the United States is $64,055.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a staff musician?
Staff musicians are professional instrumentalists or vocalists who are employed by a particular organization, such as a recording studio, orchestra, theater, or broadcasting company. Their primary role is to perform music for recordings, live events, or broadcasts as required by their employer. Staff musicians are typically skilled in a range of musical styles and may be called upon to play different types of music depending on the needs of the organization. Their positions often provide more stability and regular work compared to freelance musicians.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a staff musician, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Staff Musician, you need advanced musical proficiency, sight-reading ability, and typically a degree in music or related training. Familiarity with digital audio workstations, notation software, and live sound equipment is often required. Creativity, adaptability, and strong collaboration skills help musicians excel in diverse performance and studio settings. These skills ensure high-quality performances, seamless integration into various ensembles, and professional reliability in demanding musical environments.
How does a staff musician typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?
As a Staff Musician, you'll frequently work alongside other departments such as production, sound engineering, and event coordination. Collaboration often involves participating in rehearsals, adapting musical pieces to fit specific events or themes, and ensuring your performances align with organizational goals. You'll also need strong communication skills to interpret creative direction from artistic leads and work cohesively with other musicians and technical staff. This cross-functional teamwork is vital for delivering seamless live performances and recordings.
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$12.50/hr
Part-time
Posted 12 days ago
Job description
Job Title: Dance Student Musician Tier 2Â (WS-ST2)
Classification:Â Student Employee (non-exempt)Â
Name and Address of Employer:Â St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057Â
Department Name: Dance DepartmentÂ
Unit Number (5 digits):Â 11150Â
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization Â
Contact Person/Supervisor:Â Lead Staff Musician - Dance Department
Wage Range:Â $12.50/hour
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Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): Provide musical accompaniment for dance classes.Â
Intermediate Level after completing one academic year of accompaniment. Â
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Transferable Skills:Â Â
ImprovisationÂ
CreativityÂ
Ensemble playingÂ
ListeningÂ
Time ManagementÂ
Adaptability Â
Duties and Responsibilities:Â Â
Providing musical leadership to dance studentsÂ
Playing fluently in all keys and time signaturesÂ
Keeping track of form and phrases for extended lengths of timeÂ
Improvising alone and leading improvisation within a groupÂ
Adapting the music to the energy, tempo, dynamic and style of the dancersÂ
Creating new phrases for any dance routineÂ
Recalling previous phrases per request of the instructorÂ
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Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)Â Â
Musical proficiencyÂ
Improvisation skillÂ
AdaptabilityÂ
 Physical and Environmental Factors:
This position requires repetitive motions to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.