Freelance Pianist

Pianist is needed in Fresno, United States.

Client: State Center Community College District

Location: Fresno, CA

Contract: Temporary
Job Description

Under general supervision, provides piano accompaniment for music classes, rehearsals, recitals, and concerts; assists instructors in class and coaches students outside of the classroom by appointment; coordinates sheet music; may provide instrumental accompaniment on an as-needed basis; and performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of:
• Fundamentals of piano playing, music theory, harmony, rhythm, composition transition, and tempo.
• Musical terms, signs, and abbreviations.
• The relationship between the vocal instrument and the piano.
• A wide variety of musical styles.
• The connection between poetry/libretto and music.
• Skills and Abilities to:
• Work with students effectively, diagnosing needs and finding methods to help them improve their skills and lesson understanding.
• Follow a soloist or conductor in performing musical score.
• Improvise, adapt music, and memorize musical selections.
• Sight-read music and play it on the piano.
• Determine performance quality.
• Support instructors.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and at least three years of experience accompanying vocal or choral groups, dancers, vocal soloists, or similar musical work on piano in an organized educational, professional or similar setting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Formal study of the piano is preferred. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in piano is desirable.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Certain assignments may require a valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance program.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear; use hands repetitively to play the piano or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand; and lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with District faculty, staff, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The employee generally works in a classroom or theater environment where the noise level varies from moderate to loud. The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.
Other Information

Salary: $26.40 - $32.47 Hourly

Location: Reedley College, CA

Job Type: Temporary

Division: RC Division A

Job Number: 202600020-T

Closing: Schedule Varies as Needed.

Assessment Process: Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview for the assignment.

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