Senior Accompanist – Theatre and Media Arts (part-time, 17.5 hours/week)

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Senior Accompanist – Theatre and Media Arts (part-time, 17.5 hours/week)

Seeking an experienced musical theatre pianist to accompany student performers, support vocal instruction, and collaborate with faculty in rehearsals, auditions, and performances. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in music, at least five years of professional accompaniment experience, exceptional sight-reading and transposition skills, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Evening and weekend availability is required.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Accompany student singers at a high-level of proficiency (a classical foundation, an ability to match syncopation to the appropriate musical style, an ability to transpose when necessary.)
• Accompany across the entire musical theatre repertoire.
• Assist faculty in teaching vocal harmonies, coaching lead and ensemble singers, and leading sectionals.
• Sight-read musical theatre and popular music for auditions, classes, and performances at a high-level of proficiency.
• Work a varied schedule including evenings and weekend hours.

Minimum Required:  

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s degree in Music
• At least five years proven experience as a rehearsal pianist, collaborative pianist, or dance accompanist in professional theatre companies, conservatories, or academic institutions.
• Strong commitment to the AIMS of a BYU Education
• Master complex musical theatre scores.
• Quickly adapt to cuts, key changes, and tempo adjustments during vocal coaching auditions.
• Exceptional ability to read full scores at a glance, transpose on the fly, and improvise from lead sheets or dance counts.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with directors, actors, dancers, and production staff.
• Exceptional ability to handle high-pressure situations from students, staff, and faculty with emotional intelligence.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred:

• At least five years proven experience as a musical director

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA pass
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 55

Typical Starting Pay: $44.00 to $57.00 an hour

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!