BRANDYWINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
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Position Announcement
SUMMARY:
Love music? Help our choirs shine! We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic accompanist to join our middle and high school choir program. If you enjoy collaborating with students, bringing music to life at rehearsals and performances, and making a positive impact through music education, we'd love to have you on our team. Come help create memorable musical experiences while inspiring the next generation of singers!
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Choir Accompanist provides high-level piano accompaniment and musical support for the middle and high school choral programs. Working in close collaboration with the Choral Director, the accompanist plays a vital role in rehearsals, concerts, festivals, and community performances. This role requires exceptional sight-reading skills, adaptability to various musical genres, and a supportive, collaborative presence in a student-centered environment.
QUALIFICATIONS: Additional duties may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Ability to maintain favorable public relations
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Encourage students to explore learning opportunities and career paths
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Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors
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Create a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment
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Performs related work as assigned
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Provide accurate piano accompaniment for daily choral rehearsals. Play individual vocal parts, sectionals, or full open-score choral lines as requested by the director to help students learn literature
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Accompany choirs at all scheduled school concerts, evening performances, regional/state festivals, and graduation ceremonies
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Follow the Choral Director’s cues, tempo changes, and interpretation of the music. Assist in maintaining a focused, productive rehearsal atmosphere
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Accompany soloists or small ensembles preparing for solo and ensemble festivals, auditions, or talent shows
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Sight-read new literature efficiently and smoothly transition between diverse musical styles, from classical and folk to pop, jazz, and musical theater
Professional Competencies
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Advanced proficiency in piano performance, with stellar sight-reading skills and the ability to read open choral scores (3-4 separate vocal staves simultaneously)
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Previous experience accompanying choirs, vocal soloists, or working in an educational/theatrical setting is highly preferred
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Comfort working with secondary school students (grades 6-12) and a patient, encouraging demeanor
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Excellent punctuality and a commitment to attending all scheduled rehearsals and evening/weekend performances
REQUIRED SKILLS and ABILITIES
Education
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High School Diploma or Equivalent
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In lieu of a formal degree, extensive, long-term private classical piano training (often spanning a decade or more) combined with a proven track record of collaborative playing is highly acceptable
WORK ENVIRONMENT and CONDITIONS
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The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout their employment
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May involve lifting, de-escalation, or personal care depending on student needs
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Involves collaboration with staff, families, and outside agencies
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Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
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Complies with all federal, state, and district policies, including student data privacy (FERPA) and mandated reporting requirements
What we offer: -
Competitive wages
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State of Michigan Retirement Benefits
Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement
Brandywine Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, political belief, genetic information, disability or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Title IX: Elise Sorensen, Director of Adult, Alternative and Special Education. Section 504 Coordinator: Matt Severin, Principal. Civil Rights Coordinator: Travis Walker, Superintendent. For procedural information, please review Brandywine Community Schools Board policies
