Choral and Vocal Accompanist - Department of Performing Arts

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JOB SUMMARY

Provide Piano accompaniment as requested by the Director of Choral and Vocal Studies for the Dept. of Performing Arts. This will include accompanying choral ensembles and other duties as assigned for PA Voice major activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

45%

• Essential

• Clemson Ensembles:

  Provide piano accompaniment for choral ensembles, including CU Singers and Cantorei, facilitate choir sectionals, and related duties as assigned. 45%
• Essential
• Voice classes: Provide piano accompaniment as needed for voice lessons, Vocal Seminar twice a week, studio recitals, and student recitals, and other duties as assigned. 10%
• Essential

•

Special Programming Support:

Provide piano accompaniment for Choral and Vocal Studies intermittent need, including dress rehearsals, concerts, retreats, over night tours, NATS, and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• A high school diploma and professional work experience in education, information services, the media arts, advertising or photography

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Music Work Experience
• 1•3 years of accompanying experience

RESPONSIBILITIES JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental Job Knowledge

• Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisory Duties

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

No Physical Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS

No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hrs:

37.5 COMPENSATION

INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range ($ 30,700.00

• $ 40,000.

00) Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

May 20, 2026 at 11:59pm

EST MILITARY AND VETERAN

MILITARY

EQUIVALENCY

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.