Job Category:

Casual Wage

Choral Accompanist

Part Time

Dean of the Faculty

Music

$50/hr

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.


Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.


This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

The Colgate University Department of Music seeks a collaborative pianist to work with the choral ensembles. Experience working in collaboration with choirs is preferred but pianists who have worked with vocalists in any capacity or other instrumentalists will also be considered.

• At least one post-secondary degree in piano performance or collaborative piano. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered


• Fluency in open-score reading


• Excellent sight-reading skills


• Successful record of achievement in solo and collaborative piano performance


• Must be a team player, with ability to work well with college-age students


• Ability to travel to Colgate twice a week for rehearsals (Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm-8:30pm, and extended hours during performance weeks


• Commitment to performing and exploring diverse repertoire

Bachelor's degree in music with significant accompanying experience, Master's degree preferred.


Additional significant accompanying experience may be considered instead of a degree.


Ability to sight read or prepare, prior to rehearsal, piano accompaniments and choral scores.

2024CW020Posting

Yes

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm-8:30pm, and extended hours during performance weeks.
Additional hours may be available to accompany students with recitals and performances.

05/17/2024

Yes

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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