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

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. In this role, musicians will provide support for both major and non-major modern and ballet dance classes.

Unit
School Of The Arts MBU

Department
Dance 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. Students are taught by over 175 full-time teaching and research faculty members and the school is supported by over 60 staff members that assist in daily processes. The School includes two campuses; one in Richmond and one in Doha, Qatar. The Richmond campus is located on the university’s 75-acre Monroe Park campus situated in the city’s historic Fan District. Ultimately, the work of the School of the Arts extends globally with partnerships throughout the world and across fields as diverse as the humanities, health care and business.

Duties & Responsibilities
Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Department of Dance and Choreography is establishing a pool of applicants for possible Dance Musician positions. This pool of applicants could be drawn upon to provide temporary staffing when needed.

Given these criteria, this pool will only be assessed when an opportunity arises. If an opportunity arises, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

Qualifications
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 adjusted 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience playing for dance classes at the collegiate, professional or pre-professional level

Salary Range
$21-$23/hr

Benefits
All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status
Non-Exempt

Hours per Week
6-12 hours per week

ORP Eligible
No

Flexible Work Arrangement
Fully Onsite

University Job Title
H - Musician/Singer 1

Rank
Non Faculty

Contact Information
Contact Name: VCUarts HR
Contact Email: artshr@vcu.edu

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