Senior Accompanist – Theatre and Media Arts; part-time
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Creative Arts/Media
Music & Audio Production, Performing Arts Roles/ Dance Instructor
Senior Accompanist – Theatre and Media Arts
Seeking an experienced musical theatre pianist to accompany student performers, support vocal instruction, and collaborate with faculty in rehearsals, auditions, and performances. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in music, at least five years of professional accompaniment experience, exceptional sight-reading and transposition skills, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Evening and weekend availability is required.
What you'll do in this position:
- Accompany student singers at a high-level of proficiency (a classical foundation, an ability to match syncopation to the appropriate musical style, an ability to transpose when necessary.)
- Accompany across the entire musical theatre repertoire.
- Assist faculty in teaching vocal harmonies, coaching lead and ensemble singers, and leading sectionals.
- Sight-read musical theatre and popular music for auditions, classes, and performances at a high-level of proficiency.
- Work a varied schedule including evenings and weekend hours.
Minimum
Required:
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
- Bachelor's degree in Music
- At least five years proven experience as a rehearsal pianist, collaborative pianist, or dance accompanist in professional theatre companies, conservatories, or academic institutions.
- Strong commitment to the AIMS of a BYU Education
- Master complex musical theatre scores.
- Quickly adapt to cuts, key changes, and tempo adjustments during vocal coaching auditions.
- Exceptional ability to read full scores at a glance, transpose on the fly, and improvise from lead sheets or dance counts.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with directors, actors, dancers, and production staff.
- Exceptional ability to handle high-pressure situations from students, staff, and faculty with emotional intelligence.
- Excellent communication skills.
Preferred:
- At least five years proven experience as a musical director
What we offer in return:
This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA pass
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Pay Grade: 55
Typical Starting Pay: $44.00 to $57.00 an hour
Required Documents:
All Staff positions require a resume.
Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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