Working Title Staff Accompanist
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Department School of Theatre and Dance
Appointment Type Temporary: This will be a one year temporary position. Position can be renewed annually
Time Base Hourly Intermittent
Work Schedule Irregular Schedule; varying hours.
Anticipated Hiring Range $25.00 per hour.
Varies by assignment and salary is commensurate with experience.
Position Summary Provide piano or percussion accompaniment for classes, rehearsals, performances, auditions and juries, as assigned by supervisor. Reports to Director of Theatre & Dance.
Position Information Accompaniment
- Provide accompaniment in School of Theatre and Dance rehearsals and performances
At All Times
- Demonstrate behaviors that are in line with the User-Friendly Principles (P530C) and Principles of Conduct for a Multi-Cultural University (P30D)
- Demonstrate safe work practices for oneself, others, and the office environment.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Knowledges and Abilities:
Knowledge of fundamentals of musical theory; skill in playing one or more musical instruments as
accompaniment in at least one style or form. Ability to select appropriate dance music/rhymths; ability
to compose or improvise music; ability to transcribe music from recordings.
and
Experience:
Experience which has led to a thorough familiarity with accompanying choral groups and vocal soloists
and/or dancers. Depending upon the position to be filled, experience in coaching performing artists
may be required.
and
Education:
Special training or coursework that would facilitate composing and/or improvising music and/or
coaching and accompanying.
Preferred Qualification For Piano Accompanist:
• Familiarity with musical theatre and popular vocal/ ensemble repertoire and styles highly preferred.
• Must be advanced pianist with highly developed sight-reading skills.
• Must be able to read open scores four-part choral music
• Successful record of achievement in solo and ensemble performance
For Percussion Accompanist:
• Familiarity with at least one style/form. Familiarity with multiple styles preferred.
• Must be percussionist with highly developed improvisation skills.
• Successful record of achievement in solo and collaborative dance performance
Core Competencies - embody the following competencies:
- Bias toward collaboration and teamwork.
- Effective oral, written and nonverbal communication skills.
- Customer/Client Focus with an emphasis in problem solving and resolution.
- Personal effectiveness and credibility as demonstrated by interpersonal and professional confidence.
- Diversity and inclusion.
Pre-Employment Requirements This position requires the successful completion of a background check.
Eligibility to Work Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.
CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only) Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
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Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.
Advertised: Oct 15 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:Closing Date/Time:
