Collaborative Pianist

The People's Music School is Chicago’s oldest and largest completely free nonprofit music school, providing transformational music instruction to over 800 K-12 students in Chicago. From putting an instrument in an aspiring young musician's hand for the first time, to teaching students how to read and write music and perform in an ensemble, The People's Music School provides opportunity and instruction at sites located in four Chicago communities: Uptown, Albany Park, Back of the Yards, and the Greater South Side. Job Summary Under the direction of the Voice Ensemble Conductor, the Collaborative pianist is the primary accompanist for Uptown Academy’s three choirs and supports the artistic and musical goals of the Conductor through skilled piano performance, rehearsal support and collaboration in all rehearsals and performances. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in music education or performance or equivalent experience/trainingA high level of personal musicianship which includes knowledge of music theory in addition to performing abilityPrior experience accompanying choirs, vocal ensembles or community chorusesPrior experience working with both vocalists and instrumentalistsHigh level of sight reading skillsHigh level of transposition skillsFlexible and adaptable in rehearsal environmentKnowledge and experience playing diverse repertoire, including but not limited to jazz and world music.Excellent oral and written communication skillsProven experience collaborating and working with people from diverse cultural and economic backgroundsPersonal commitment to the mission and values of The People’s Music School

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