Pianist

Job Details The candidate will demonstrate : • Technical training and a high degree of proficiency in collaborative piano performance • Expertise and experience in musical theatre and vocal accompanying • Leadership in working with student performers in a one-on-one situation • Sight-reading proficiency Master's degree in related field and 6+ years progressive responsible experience and proficiency in discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. In order to thrive in this collaborative environment with faculty and students, the following skills and experiences are job requirements : • Strong sight-reading ability and performance skills as a collaborative pianist • Strong communication skills • Satisfactory knowledge of musical theatre repertoire • Satisfactory skill in reading and performing from an open score • Satisfactory skill as a collaborative pianist for vocalists and pit orchestras • Ability to rehearse large groups of vocalists and instrumentalists in musical theatre productions and lead performances from the piano • Satisfactory skill as a collaborative pianist in other performance situations such as recitals, auditions, and competitions • Satisfactory knowledge and experience in the various styles of musical theatre While these are not requirements of the position, these skills are valuable to those holding this position and could lead to additional compensation as an adjunct music faculty member : • Ability to direct music for staged musical theatre productions • Ability to conduct performances of musical theatre from the podium • Satisfactory knowledge of opera literature and repertoire, and classical art song literature • Satisfactory knowledge of diction skills in the standard classical vocal repertoire • Ability to work with a student in a one-on-one situation in an applied vocal coaching course • Ability to transpose music, create arrangements, and fit individual styles or purposes as needed, whether at sight or with preparation