Part-time Accompanist

Position
Overview:

Trinity Academy High School is seeking a dedicated and
passionate individual to serve as a part-time Choral and Musical Accompanist.
The ideal candidate will possess accompanist piano and keyboard skills as well
as strong communication and collaboration skills in working with choral staff,
drama team, and students.

• Available
  during the school day for 3 classes per day – The schedule will have some
  flexibility, averaging 10-12 hours a week for the whole school year. 
  
• Available
  for choral performances and potentially school functions such as
  graduation
  
• Potential
  Schedule: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. MTF, 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. W
  

Musical Accompanist

• Available
  to attend musical rehearsals 3:45-5:45 almost every weekday from
  mid-August to late October and then mid-November to mid-February. About 10
  hours a week working with either the Musical Director and/or the Theatre
  Arts Director and the performers. 
  
• This
  role would also include tech week (evening rehearsals) and being part of
  the pit orchestra of the musicals. 
  

• Fall
  Musical rehearsals: ~70 hours. Tech week/performances for Sound
  of Music: Oct. 20-25, ~30 hours.
  
• Winter
  Musical rehearsals: ~70 hours. Tech week/performances for Curtains (School Edition): February 9-14, ~30 hours.
  

Requirements

• Commitment to Jesus Christ demonstrated in
  professional and personal life
  
• Read Sheet Music: Ability to read and
  interpret sheet music accurately including playing parts separately or
  together.
  
• Play Piano/Keyboard: Proficiency in playing
  piano or keyboard
  
• Basic ability to perform open score: Playing
  2 or more vocal lines at the same time.
  
• Rehearsal Attendance: Accompanying
  rehearsals for choir, band, or solo performances.
  
• Understanding styles/phrasings: Ability to
  understand and interpret music based on historical time period and stylistic
  elements.
  
• Improvisation: Basic improvisational skills,
  especially in styles relevant to a particular piece. Creating interludes in
  between pieces during a concert. Expanding the voice leading in an acapella
  piece to create an open accompaniment. 
  
• Collaboration: Working closely with
  directors, conductors, and performers to achieve musical goals. Willingness to
  work with different styles of direction and with different age groups/ability
  levels.
  
• Communication: Effective communication with
  performers regarding musical interpretation and rehearsal details.