German Choir Accompanist 3

Job Title: German choir accompanist

Department Name: German
Unit Number 5 digits): 11190
Length of Position: either semesterlong or yearlong
Contact Person/Supervisor: German Department Chair
Compensation: $50/semester honorarium

Description/purpose of the Position:: Provide piano and/or organ accompaniment for German choir rehearsals and performances

Transferable Skills: Ability to organize and motivate a group of volunteers

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist German choir director in recruiting members for the German choir; provide piano and/or organ accompaniment for the weekly rehearsals and performances 12 per semester). Conduct section practices during rehearsals as needed. Assist German choir director in selecting repertoire for rehearsal and performances. Fall semester culminates in the German Advent Service the first week of December. For spring semester the choir may perform at an endofyear German Department celebration at a Chapel service or at a local church for instance.

Qualifications (Education/Experience/Skills): St. Olaf student or staff member; major concentration or experience in piano or organ performance church music or music education with a focus in piano or organ; ability to organize and motivate a group of mixedlevel singers; minimum beginnerlevel knowledge of German preferred

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.