Accompanist; Acing Program
Listed on 2026-01-01
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We are seeking a Staff Accompanist who will provide musical accompaniment for the students at the Peabody Institute.
The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University advances a dynamic, 21st-century model of performing arts training in pursuit of its mission: to elevate the human experience through leadership at the intersection of art and education. Through its Conservatory for undergraduate and graduate studies and the Preparatory, Baltimore's largest community performing arts school, Peabody empowers musicians and dancers from diverse backgrounds to create and perform at the highest level.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities- Accompany vocal and instrumental students during lessons, studio classes, and recitals.
- Sight‑read and quickly learn diverse repertoire across various styles and periods.
- Attend rehearsals as scheduled and maintain a flexible availability.
- Exceptional sight‑reading skills and ability to learn music quickly.
- Strong knowledge of standard vocal and instrumental repertoire.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing schedules.
- Master's Degree in Piano Performance or Collaborative Piano.
- Experience in accompanying diverse instruments and vocalists.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Classified
Title:
Accompanist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: $18.25 - $31.89 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group:
Casual / On Call
Schedule:
variable, up to 19 hours per week
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location:
Peabody Institute
Department name:
Accompanist
Personnel area:
Peabody
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.
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Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non‑related college coursework may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
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Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
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