Posting Details Posting Number: N01153 Classification Title: SUA 2 | Music Accompanist Working Title: SUA 2 | Music Accompanist Employee Group: Professional Bargaining Unit: SCUPA Location: Main Campus Department: Music Pay Rate: $24.60/hr. Employment Type: Regular PT Work Schedule: To be arranged based on the needs of the various vocal ensemble directors, faculty and students in the department of Music. Approximately 30 hours per week. Position Summary Accompany the University Choirs and Opera…
Performances during weekly rehearsals; performances at dress rehearsals, concerts, and tours as determined by the performance schedule. Work with individual students who need extra rehearsals, if needed. Assist the Choral Directors with sectional rehearsals. Rehearse with and accompany music students, by request and as the schedule permits, in performance classes, performance hours, recitals and juries for degree requirements. Help facilitate the needs of guest artists accompanying assigned groups. Other duties as directed. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor Degree required Two years of experience as a professional accompanist in school, church or commercial music settings, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. As part of the interview process, candidate must successfully perform and demonstrate expertise and competency in the following areas: accompanying and coaching, piano performance, sight-reading, choral rehearsal techniques, and open score reading. Ability to quickly learn and prepare a variety of piano accompaniments, sometimes on short notice, is essential. The successful candidate should have extensive experience playing accompaniments in both vocal and instrumental genres ranging from Renaissance through Modern period works. Completion of a successful interview and background check also required. Preferred Qualifications Master degree preferred Extensive experience in accompanying, plus knowledge of advanced vocal, choral and instrumental repertoire. Experience working with diverse populations. Posting Detail Information Posting Date: 12/08/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Please provide three professional references in the application. Official transcripts required prior to employment. Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police); Act 151 (Child Abuse); and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. Full consideration given to applications received by December 27, 2025.
