Camp Accompanist

WHO WE ARE

Camp Arena Stage is dedicated to the personal and creative growth of its campers by providing excellent arts instruction in a joyful supportive community. Campers are empowered to choose their own schedule from over 50 classes in theater dance music visual arts filmmaking and writing. Camp Arena Stage brings together campers (ages 815 and professional artisteducators from diverse backgrounds to explore discover and create art.

WHAT WE VALUE

Community and art make the magic of Camp Arena Stage.

At camp we see recognize and appreciate each individual for who they are and the art that only they can make. We value being present joyful creative and kind.

We know art has a product but it is also a process full of mistakes and discoveries.

We support one another and make a place that is safe to take risks and to grow.

WHAT YOULL DO

The Accompanist at Camp Arena Stage provides piano accompaniment for four daily singing/musical theater classes and participates fully in other aspects of camp. The accompanist also provides piano accompaniment for campers in our daily Noontime Show. Strong sightreading skills required. Familiarity with musical theater and pop repertoire preferred. Must be comfortable accompanying singers with a wide range of abilities.

This role is FullTime & Seasonal 40 hours per week for 6 weeks:

June 30 August 9 MondayFriday 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. This includes one paid week of camp staff training followed by a 3Week Session and a 2Week Session. Saturday August 9 is a camp cleanup day.

Camp Arena Stage is a day camp located on the campus of Georgetown Visitation 1524 35th St. NW Washington DC). Free onsite parking is available. Children of staff members attend Camp Arena Stage for free.

• Accompany four classes each day for ages 812 and 1215.
• Provide accompaniment for daily Noontime Show.
• Serve as a homeroom/small group leader for 8 campers OR be part of the team that runs carpool lines and the technical needs of our daily Noontime Show.
• Confer with campers about their performances for the Noontime Show
• Colead a onetime recreation or arts activity each day
• Participate in a full week of onsite camp staff training
• Contribute to a safe supportive collaborative arts community for campers and staff
• Attend brief faculty meetings on Thursdays from 4:15 4:45 p.m.
• Participate in a camp cleanup day on August 9.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong sightreading skills.
• Familiarity with musical theater/pop repertoire (preferred)
• Able to accompany singers with a wide range of ability providing support and encouragement
• Experience working with young people
• Ability to plan and teach handson ageappropriate recreational activities