Job: Music Accompanist

Job Description

Job Type: Part time, Hourly

Wage: $20-$25/hr.

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description:

Hours: Flexible 4-6 hours per week for the school calendar year; certain weeks with events such as concerts may have a few more hours.  

Salary: $20-$25 per hour based on experience

Primary purpose: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Piano Accompanist to support our high school and middle school choir programs The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the choir director and students, contributing to a positive and productive musical environment. 

Responsibilities: 

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: 

• Rehearsals:
  • Accompany choir rehearsals, ensuring students have the musical support they need.
  • Help the choir director provide constructive feedback to help students improve their vocal techniques and musical skills.
  • At times, helping with band rehearsals and concerts could be added.

• Recording Vocal Parts:
  • Record vocal parts for choir members as needed for practice and performance preparation.
  • Ensure recordings are clear for students to use for individual practice.

• Organizing Music Libraries:
  • Maintain an organized library of sheet music for both band and choir, ensuring all materials are current and accessible.
  • Assist in the selection and arrangement of music for performances and rehearsals.
  • File and update spreadsheet with new additions.

• Concert Preparation:
  • Accompany the choir during two major concerts, possible smaller concerts, and one or two festivals each year, including preparation and sound checks.
  • Collaborate with the choir director on program selection and performance details.

• Choir Uniform Organization:
  • Help organize and maintain choir uniforms, ensuring they are in good condition and properly fitted.
  • Manage the distribution and collection of uniforms for concerts and events.

Qualifications: 

• Proficiency in piano with experience in accompanying vocal ensembles.
• Strong sight-reading skills and the ability to adapt to various musical styles.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience working with middle and high school students is preferred.
• Ability to follow a conductor 
• Good, patient and positive rapport with students
• Must be able to pass required fingerprinting with state and federal governments
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred, and not necessary for hiring. 

How to apply:

Internal Candidates (LCSD Employees), please submit a classified transfer request, letter of interest, and resume to Scott Carroll, Principal, and Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director. 

External candidates, please submit a Classified Job Application, letter of interest, and resume to Scott Carroll, Principal and Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.