Temporary Accompanist, Dance Department at InsideHigherEd

Temporary Accompanist, Dance Department

R00032445
Poughkeepsie, NY

Department

Dance

Job Family

Staff - Temp

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Job Description

Schedule:

Monday, two classes in a row, from 10:30-11:45am and from 12:00-1:15pm

Wednesday, two classes in a row, from 10:30-11:45am and from 12:00-1:15pm

Thursday, two classes in a row, from 3:10-4:25pm and 4:35-6:05pm

Friday, one class from 1:30-3:00pm

This is a temporary position starting October 27 ending December 9.



Position Summary

The Accompanist will provide live piano music for ballet, pointe, and modern classes for the Dance Department. The Accompanist will play a key role in the artistic and education mission of the department while representing Vassar College in a professional and collegial manner.

Responsibilities

• Accompany weekly studio classes such as ballet, pointe, and modern with a thorough knowledge of the specialized music skills needed to accompany such classes.
  
• Regular practice to maintain and improve pianistic skills.
  

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Documented experience as an accompanist and/or performer with two or more years of experience
  
• Experience in accompanying dance classes
  
• Advanced piano playing, inclusive of sight reading, and a broad knowledge of musical styles
  
• Ability to choose appropriate music as instructor sets exercise during class and to respond immediately when asked to find an alternative choice of music
  
• Thorough knowledge of piano repertoire
  
• Ability to improvise in classical or contemporary styles appropriate to the classes being taught
  
• Knowledge of terminology relating to ballet, and modern dance.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with choreographers, students, faculty and staff.
  
• Ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing and to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
  
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
  
• Ability to interact socially with others.
  

Compensation

The compensation for this position is $30-40 hourly.
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