Fremont Economic Development Corporation is hiring: Music Accompanist Lake Count

Hours: Flexible 4-6 hours per week for the school calendar year; certain weeks with events such as concerts may have a few more hours.

Salary: $20-$25 per hour based on experience.

Primary purpose: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Piano Accompanist to support our high school and middle school choir programs. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the choir director and students, contributing to a positive and productive musical environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Accompany choir rehearsals, ensuring students have the musical support they need.
2. Help the choir director provide constructive feedback to help students improve their vocal techniques and musical skills.
3. At times, help with band rehearsals and concerts could be added.
4. Recording Vocal Parts:
   • Record vocal parts for choir members as needed for practice and performance preparation.
   • Ensure recordings are clear for students to use for individual practice.
5. Organizing Music Libraries:
   • Maintain an organized library of sheet music for both band and choir, ensuring all materials are current and accessible.
   • Assist in the selection and arrangement of music for performances and rehearsals.
   • File and update spreadsheet with new additions.
6. Concert Preparation:
   • Accompany the choir during two major concerts, possible smaller concerts, and one or two festivals each year, including preparation and sound checks.
   • Collaborate with the choir director on program selection and performance details.
7. Help organize and maintain choir uniforms, ensuring they are in good condition and properly fitted.
8. Manage the distribution and collection of uniforms for concerts and events.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in piano with experience in accompanying vocal ensembles.
• Strong sight-reading skills and the ability to adapt to various musical styles.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience working with middle and high school students is preferred.
• Ability to follow a conductor.
• Good, patient, and positive rapport with students.
• Must be able to pass required fingerprinting with state and federal governments.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred, but not necessary for hiring.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.