POSITION: Piano Accompanist (Dance and/or Musical Theatre) STATUS: Part-time, Hourly, As Needed DEPARTMENT: Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) REPORTS TO: Accompanist Supervisor PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for providing piano accompaniment for studio/class dance and musical theatre class/private voice lesson work. REQUIREMENTS: Excellent sight-reading and accompanying skill in many musical genres, but especially ballet and musical theatre repertoire; must have organizational skills appropriate to the variances of university course time scheduling. DUTIES BALLET: • Select music to stimulate dance students artistically and technically, utilizing excellent sight-reading and accompanying skills. • Oversee the efficient use of studio time by quickly and correctly selecting music and accompanying in appropriate meter and tempo. • Assist in clarifying rhythms, phrases, and lengths of exercises. • Perform music suitable for Ballet, Character, Pointe, Male Technique, Variations, and Pas de Deux classes. • Develop the vocabulary of dance by observing other accompanists, by discussion with instructors, and by utilizing written materials. • Perform other related duties as assigned. DUTIES MUSICAL THEATRE: • Provide accompaniment for musical theatre classes. • Provide accompaniment for private voice lessons. • Make practice recording upon request. • Assist in clarifying pitch, rhythm, phrase, and style of music presented for study in musical theatre classes and lessons. • Perform other related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must have pianistic skills able to withstand several hours of accompanying per day.