Dance Musician (Non-benefited) - School of the Arts - Department of Dance and Choreography

Advertising Summary: The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) is seeking applicants for Musicians (piano and percussion accompaniment) for the Department of Dance and Choreography. Department Summary: Ranked by US News & World Report as a top-five arts and design school, VCUarts (arts.vcu.edu) includes over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students with nationally recognized programs in design, visual and performing arts, and has an annual budget of $38 million and an endowment of more than $13.5 million. Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Department of Dance and Choreography is establishing a pool of applicants for possible Dance Musician positions. Duties & Responsibilities: • Work with Dance and Choreography Instructors to select appropriate musical accompaniment, and provide adaptations to align with specific exercises and/or techniques • Accompany modern dance and/or ballet classes with appropriate musical and stylistic considerations • Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Music or equivalent professional training, education, and experience • One (1) year of experience playing for dance classes at the collegiate, professional, or pre-professional level • Knowledge of/ability to learn ballet terminology • Ability to sight-read provided music and improvise in various styles as needed • Prepare multiple genres of music (e.g. classical, pop, musical theatre, opera, or others) which can be adapted for the ballet and/or modern dance class • Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an hourly employee at VCU.

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