Piano Accompanist - Horizon Middle School (2026-27 School Year) Bismarck Public Schools Horizon Middle School - Bismarck, North Dakota Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in

Bismarck Public Schools Job Details Job ID:

5829990

Application Deadline:

Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 20, 2026 Job Description Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for a Piano Accompanist at Horizon Middle School beginning the 2026-2027 School Year. This position will work 7 hours per day and follows the school calendar. The accompanist will perform piano accompaniment for practice, rehearsals, and performances of school choirs, grades 6, 7 and 8. Lead section rehearsals by playing parts, identifying student mistakes and problem areas, correcting mistakes and providing the right notes and rhythms. Purpose Statement The Accompanist provides essential musical support for rehearsals and performances. This position is responsible for accompanying students during rehearsals, auditions, and performances, ensuring the highest level of musical preparation and support for both students and the choir director.

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Principal Essential Functions Accompany Rehearsals and Auditions:

Accompany all chorus rehearsals, including dress and technical rehearsals. Provide accompaniment for sectional rehearsals as needed. Play voice parts during rehearsals to assist with learning. Accompany students for audition recordings and live auditions for festivals, honor choirs, etc.

Prepare Accompaniment Recordings:

Create recordings of piano accompaniment or individual vocal parts for students as needed for learning and practice.

Accompany Performances:

Accompany the chorus during all school year performances. Additional community performance accompaniment are possible

General Assistance:

Provide other assistance for the choir as requested and agreed upon.

Other Duties:

Perform additional duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the choir program. Job Requirements Skills Proficiency in piano accompaniment, especially in choral settings. Ability to read and play vocal scores accurately and efficiently. Strong organizational skills to prepare and manage accompaniment recordings. Knowledge Familiarity with choral rehearsal techniques and processes. Understanding of vocal parts and ensemble accompaniment. Abilities Work effectively with students in rehearsals and performances. Collaborate with the director and students to ensure high-quality performances. Adapt to various musical pieces and performance needs throughout the school year. Responsibility Accompany rehearsals, auditions, and performances with precision and professionalism. Provide recordings and additional assistance as necessary for student success. Work Environment Primarily works in a school rehearsal space or performance venue. Occasional community performances may require work outside standard school hours. Experience Previous experience accompanying choirs or working in a similar musical role is preferred Clearances Criminal justice fingerprint/background clearance required

FLSA Status Non-Exempt Salary Grade SH Position Type:

Part-Time Salary:

$19.47 to $19.47 Per Hour Job Requirements High School/Trade School degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a "Submission") will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. "Sensitive data" for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.