Staff Accompanist Pool - (Accompanist II) - School of Theatre and Dance

at  California State University

Job no: 543748
Work type: Staff
Location: San Francisco
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Time Varies, Theatre Arts, On-site (work in-person at business location)

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide piano or percussion accompaniment for classes, rehearsals, performances, auditions and juries, as assigned by supervisor. Reports to Director of Theatre & Dance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledges and Abilities:
Knowledge of fundamentals of musical theory; skill in playing one or more musical instruments as
accompaniment in at least one style or form. Ability to select appropriate dance music/rhymths; ability
to compose or improvise music; ability to transcribe music from recordings.
and
Experience:
Experience which has led to a thorough familiarity with accompanying choral groups and vocal soloists
and/or dancers. Depending upon the position to be filled, experience in coaching performing artists
may be required.
and
Education:
Special training or coursework that would facilitate composing and/or improvising music and/or
coaching and accompanying.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

For Piano Accompanist:

• Familiarity with musical theatre and popular vocal/ ensemble repertoire and styles highly preferred.
• Must be advanced pianist with highly developed sight-reading skills.
• Must be able to read open scores four-part choral music
• Successful record of achievement in solo and ensemble performance

For Percussion Accompanist:

• Familiarity with at least one style/form. Familiarity with multiple styles preferred.
• Must be percussionist with highly developed improvisation skills.
• Successful record of achievement in solo and collaborative dance performance

Core Competencies - embody the following competencies:

• Bias toward collaboration and teamwork.
• Effective oral, written and nonverbal communication skills.
• Customer/Client Focus with an emphasis in problem solving and resolution.
• Personal effectiveness and credibility as demonstrated by interpersonal and professional confidence.
• Diversity and inclusion.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Please refer the Job description for details