Collaborative Pianist - Music Lessons

Student Title Classification Information

Quick Link
<https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/41104>
Job Number
SE238024

Position Information

Department or Unit Name
Conservatory of Music- Music
Position Headcount
2
Position Title
Collaborative Pianist - Music Lessons
Academic Year
Academic Year 2026-2027
Term or Semester
All Academic Year
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?
Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range
$19.00 - $19.00
Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

On which Campus will this work be done?
Orange
Approved Supervisor
Clara Cheng
Supervisor Email
[email protected]

Scheduling

Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(<https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx>)

Desired Start Date
09/08/2026
Projected End Date
05/23/2027
Average number of hours per week
Up to 10 Hrs

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Undergraduate pianists are hired to serve as lesson pianists for voice students in the Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music. Pianists will attend assigned weekly voice lessons and collaborate with singers and voice faculty on assigned repertoire. This position provides undergraduate pianists with practical experience in vocal collaboration, sight-reading, and working with singers in a professional instructional setting.

Responsibilities

* Attend assigned voice lessons consistently and punctually.
* Prepare assigned repertoire in advance of each lesson.
* Accompany singers during lessons and respond to musical direction from voice faculty.
* Communicate directly and professionally with assigned singers regarding repertoire and scheduling.
* Notify the KCA Coordinator promptly of scheduling conflicts or other concerns.
* Maintain an appropriate level of preparation and professionalism throughout the semester.

Required Qualifications

* Current undergraduate piano student at Chapman University.
* Strong piano proficiency and basic sight-reading skills.
* Ability to prepare assigned repertoire independently and reliably.
* Good communication, organization, and time-management skills.
* Ability to commit to assigned weekly lesson times for the semester.

Desired Qualifications

* Previous experience accompanying singers or instrumentalists.
* Strong sight-reading skills.
* Familiarity with standard vocal repertoire.
* Interest in collaborative piano and working with singers.
* Experience working with vocal music in languages other than English is helpful but not required.100

Special Instructions to Applicants

Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required?
With or Without FWS