Accompanist - Dance Department (Part-time)
Collin College

Primary Location:

2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75074

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Support students' education efforts and assist the instruction process through musical accompaniment.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Play piano to accompany the choir during rehearsals and concerts.
• Play piano to accompany the vocal and instrumental students during rehearsals and performances for music recitals and juries.
• Play piano to accompany faculty recitals.
• Attend staff meetings called by the associate dean or discipline lead.
• Available to work a flexible schedule.
• Support students' music education.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Ensure offices and files are adequately secured on a daily basis.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Repertoire knowledge
• Orchestral reduction and styles knowledge
• Music theory knowledge
• Rehearsal and performance process of music ensemble knowledge
• Opera dramaturgy knowledge
• Opera voice knowledge
• Foreign language knowledge
• Laws of construction for vocal phrases knowledge
• Breathing techniques knowledge
• Piano skills
• Performance skills
• Diction skills
• Keen timbre hearing skills
• Sight-reading skills
• Transposition skills
• Ability to efficiently coach and learn the repertoire containing various kinds of voices and musical styles
• Ability to read choral scores
• Ability to coach the singer in the applicable musical styles
• Ability to work with soloists and music of various style
• Ability to lead the ensemble
• Ability to work in a collaborative fashion in an environment that values collegiality and respectful relationships
• Ability to have a special sensitivity and tact towards the mannerisms of the soloist
• Ability to learn new repertoire quickly under pressure
• Ability to project a strong stage presence

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and one (1) year piano accompanying experience.

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

* Experience in accompanying ballet classes and understanding of ballet class structure (barre exercises, center work, and across-the-floor combinations). * Proficiency in playing various music styles essential for ballet classes, including but not limited to Adagio, Allegro, Waltz, Polonaise, and Mazurka. * Familiarity with key French ballet terms, including but not limited to plié, tendu, dégagé, rond de jambe, and grand battement. Ability to quickly select music appropriate for the exercise and adapt it to match the tempo, quality, and duration of the movement phrase. * Collaborate with dance faculty to create a classroom experience that fosters student learning and engagement. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Employment Type:

Part time

Compensation:

$32.26

Hourly

For any employment questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or send an email to: employment@collin.edu.

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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