Pianist/Accompanist

Pianist/Accompanist for Norwalk Community Chorale.

Applicant will need to:

Play for rehearsals each week and be available for special rehearsals as needed throughout the season (ie, Dress Rehearsals) Play for Concerts typically on Saturday evenings (December and June); Norwalk Tree Lighting Ceremony (December), and be available for other special events Be willing to rehearse with soloist(s) at the end of regularly scheduled rehearsals Practice the music in preparation for each rehearsal Have general flexibility and adaptability Have a positive attitude that will help foster a good relationship with the music director and fellow chorale members.

SKILL EXPECTATIONS

Applicant must be: Technically competent on the keyboard instrument Knowledgeable of both the accompaniment and choral parts Able to play all combinations of vocal parts together Knowledgeable of the performance practices in all the styles relevant to the repertoire being rehearsed/performed Able to sight-read

PREFERRED

Chorale accompanying experience Ability to transpose at a medium level Ability to create musical transitions and arrangements Computer-literate in musical notation software Have a good sense of humor.

NOTE:

This is a part-time position Salary range: $30-35 per hour