(Summer) Ensemble Pianist | St. Olaf Music Academy 2026 at St. Olaf Student

Northfield, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Piano Skills, Sight Reading, Collaboration, Communication, Organization, Initiative, Self-Direction, Youth Development, Safety Guidelines, Diversity Awareness

Industry

Description

Job Title: St. Olaf Music Academy Student Pianist Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt) Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 Department Name: College Events - Music Academy Cost Center & Activity: 13503-13408 Length of Position: See Employment Authorization June 14 - June 20, 2026 Contact Person/Supervisor: Charles Gray Pay Rate (Check One): X Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate $15.00 / hour Description of the Position: To collaborate as a pianist with the St. Olaf Music Academy choir and conductor and provide assistance as pianist for Music Academy recitals. This position anticipates 12-16 hours of piano playing. Sample schedule: ● Sunday - Friday: rehearsal pianist for the St. Olaf Music Academy choir: Sunday evening and Monday-Friday at 9am and 3pm. Each rehearsal is 50-minutes long. Be in touch with the conductor before camp begins to have music learned prior to the first rehearsal. ● Saturday: piano accompanist for the dress rehearsal in Boe Chapel from 9-9:50am and the Grand Finale Concert at 2:30pm in Boe Chapel. ● Monday - Tuesday: be available to perform on the faculty/counselor recitals from 6:30-7:30pm each day in Urness Recital Hall. Music will be agreed on and available 2 weeks in advance if possible. Communicate with likely performing partners to arrange adequate rehearsal. ● Wednesday - Thursday: piano accompanist for performances from 6:30-7:30pm in Urness Recital Hall. Duties and Responsibilities: ● Provide primary piano accompaniment for most rehearsals and performances. ● Be the primary collaborator with student recitalists. ● Be able to organize rehearsals and attend lessons as needed to provide suitable performing support for the student recitalists. ● Apply basic youth development principles in working with academy students through communication, relationship development, respect, and involvement. ● Be aware of and implement all safety guidelines. Follow and uphold all security rules and procedures. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for academy students. ● Interact with people from a diversity of backgrounds and experience. ● Demonstrate a strong sense of initiative and self-direction. Qualifications: 1. Strong piano skills 2. Quick learning and strong sight reading ability a big plus This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.

Responsibilities

The pianist will provide primary piano accompaniment for rehearsals and performances, collaborating closely with student recitalists. They will also organize rehearsals and attend lessons to support the students effectively.