Piano Accompanist (Part-Time) (STF3100)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions –

• Piano accompaniment
  
  
  
  • For choral music ensembles in rehearsal and performance. 
  
  
  • For jazz music ensembles in rehearsal and performance.
  
  
  • For possible instrumental music ensembles in rehearsal and performance.
  
  
  • For annual theatre musical rehearsal and performance
  
  
  • Rehearsals and performances will be days, evenings, and/or weekends.
  
  
  
  

• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.


• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.

Secondary –

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Fine Arts Department Chairperson.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Facility and acceptable proficiency with piano/keyboard.


• Previous experience in music accompaniment preferred.


• Ability to perform accompaniments for advanced choral works with a high level of accuracy, as well as the ability to accurately play all combinations of voice parts in rehearsal.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships.


• Ability to communicate professionally with individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, gender and disabilities populations.

• Physical requirements include ability and manual dexterity to play the piano; excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light/indoor work environment.


• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.


• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.
  
  

HOURLY WAGE and STATUS:

The Piano Accompaniment pay rate is $20.00/hour with actual hours determined by the course and performance schedule. This part-time support staff position is not benefit eligible due to the part-time status.  (KPERS Retirement plan may apply depending on actual number of hours worked).