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Position Summary Under the direction of the Head of School, the Piano Accompanist will support rehearsals and performances for our choral performances as well as the school musical. About PCS PCS is an inclusive college preparatory charter school that serves students in grades 7-12. We engage and support every student in learning that ignites curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation, while developing resilient, globally-minded, socially responsible changemakers. We cultivate a love of learning with a community of care, advancing and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our curriculum integrates culturally responsive pedagogy, visual arts, and performing arts to empower all students to be creative problem-solvers, effective collaborators, and engaged leaders of today and tomorrow. PCS recognizes that in order to provide this holistic education experience, we must also support the professionals that bring our mission and vision to life, through expansive benefits packages, individual professional development budgets, and a highly collaborative work environment. Roles & Responsibilities Play for large student performing groups in rehearsals and performances. Rehearse with choral groups, vocal sections, and soloists; play full and sectional accompaniment; provide high-level musical instruction assistance in notes, rhythms, phrasing, and diction as needed. Accompany choral groups during rehearsals, at concerts, and other special events. Sight read accompaniments in rehearsals. Occasional duties include playing for warm-ups. Exhibit professional and stage etiquette to serve as a model of professionalism for students. Rehearse and perform with students in preparation for performances. Perform with students in rehearsals, concerts, and competitions. Provide high-level musical instruction assistance with pitches, rhythms, articulations, musical expression, diction, and memorization of parts. Provide support for instructions given by the choral teacher. Sight read accompaniments and student compositions in rehearsals and classes as needed. Provide basic improvisation as needed when playing from lead sheets. Make recordings of accompaniments for student practice. Exhibit professional and stage etiquette to serve as a model of professionalism at musical productions. Rehearse and perform with students in preparation for the Spring Musical Accompany ensemble rehearsals (once a week, as scheduled with the directive team) Provide high-level musical instruction assistance with pitches, rhythms, articulations, musical expression, diction, and memorization of parts. Provide support for instructions given by the Vocal Director Play warm up exercises for singers before each performance (in collaboration with vocal director) Perform in the Pit Orchestra for all 6 performances of the Spring Musical Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in music with substantial training in Piano and accompanying or equivalent training and experience Masters of Music in Performance and/or Accompanying or Collaborative piano Substantial experience accompanying choral ensembles. Ability to perform in a variety of styles, including being able to improvise effectively in jazz styles. To Apply- Please Submit Letter of Introduction Resume Two references, including one recent supervisor

Pay:

$35.00 per hour Expected hours: 2.0 - 6.0 per week

Work Location:

In person