Musician at Duke Careers

Durham, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Piano Accompaniment, Sight Reading, Music Performance, Collaboration, Rehearsal Support, Audition Support, Complex Music, Dedicated Practice

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Duke University: Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries. Be You. At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Collaborative Pianist, you’ll be a vital part of a creative and interdisciplinary team that supports musical excellence across campus. Your talent will help elevate performances, auditions, and rehearsals for groups like the Duke Chorale and individual musicians. Be Bold. Bring your artistry to life in a dynamic academic setting. You’ll play complex music with precision and passion, both through sight reading and dedicated practice. Whether accompanying vocalists or instrumentalists, your work will help shape the musical experience at Duke. What You’ll Do: Provide piano accompaniment for musical groups, including the Duke Chorale, individual singers, and musicians. Support auditions, rehearsals, and performances with professional-level accompaniment. Perform complex music with a combination of sight reading and outside practice. Take on additional duties as assigned to support the department’s evolving needs. Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; the candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/ Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provisions for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. Choose Duke. Preferred candidates will bring: At least 2 years of post-secondary education in music or piano accompaniment. 2 years of experience as an accompanist or collaborative pianist — or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Responsibilities

Provide piano accompaniment for musical groups and support auditions, rehearsals, and performances. Perform complex music with precision and passion.