Accompanist

Provides piano accompaniment for ballet classes. Provides piano and percussion accompaniment for modern dance classes. Working closely with dance faculty/instructor to understand the desired musical energy and interpretive goals. Provide musical support and accompaniment during rehearsals, performances, or recordings. Accompany special classes, auditions, and master classes outside of the regular work week, on occasion. Substitute for classes as needed and attend meetings called by the Music Director for Dance. Collaborate effectively with students, staff, and faculty to support the academic and artistic mission of the department. Continue to expand their repertoire for dance classes; proactively research, learn, and adapt new musical scores and genres to maintain an engaging, dynamic, and non-repetitive auditory environment for daily dance classes. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Demonstrated ability to sight-read and quickly adapt diverse musical genres. Strong ear-training skills with the ability to transpose or rearrange music on the fly. Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, how various musical structures align with ballet, modern, and jazz pedagogy. Excellent interpersonal skills with a history of successful collaboration alongside faculty instructors, guest artists, and student choreographers. Ability to match tempo, emotional dynamics, and physical phrasing simply by watching the movement of dancers.