Accompanist

Job Title

Accompanist

Under the general direction of the Director of Fine Arts and Choral Music Department Chair, this support position primarily supplies piano accompaniment for choir classes and performances and supports the district performing arts program and students.

• Provide professional level piano accompaniment for rehearsals and sectionals as scheduled by the choral music team within the assigned allotment of weekly hours.
• Accompany choruses for scheduled performances and dress rehearsals.
• Prepare rehearsal recordings as requested.
• Meet and communicate with the Choral Department chair and Director of Fine Arts as needed.
• Promote and advocate for student learning in the choral music program.
• Transport or travel with students for school‑related activities when required.
• Assist the choral music team in aligning the curriculum to provide the best academic, social, and artistic learning environment for all students.
• Assist choral directors in maintaining a successful learning atmosphere.
• Interact with employees and parents/guardians in routine situations with tact, discretion, and courtesy.
• Provide additional assistance as requested and agreed upon.
• Lead student sectionals.

• Ability to read open‑score choral music and accompaniments of varying difficulty levels.
• Experience performing standard piano literature.
• Suitable knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform the essential duties.

The position requires speaking, hearing, standing, walking, using hands and fingers, and lifting items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Typical high school chorus and grand piano sound levels, minimal noise from phones and printers. Work may be required in evenings or weekends during busy periods.