Accompanist - High School Choir

JOB SUMMARY: The High School Choir Accompanist provides musical support for daily choral classes rehearsals performances and festivals at Newberg high School. This role is vital in helping students learn music accurately and confidently while contributing to the overall success and quality of the schools vocal music program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

1. Proficient piano skills including sightreading and the ability to perform complex choral accompaniments.
2. Strong understanding of choral music and vocal techniques.
3. Ability to collaborate effectively with the choir director and students
4. Reliable punctual and organized.
5. Ability to adapt to a variety of musical styles and rehearsal needs.

Experience:

Prior experience accompanying choirs vocalists or other ensembles preferred. Experience working with high school students is a plus.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. College level coursework or degree in music preferred.

Certification Required: None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Work closely with the choir director to accompany daily rehearsals and regular performances.
2. Perform a variety of musical pieces including classical contemporary and choral repertoire.
3. Provide support during concerts festivals competitions and special school events.
4. Assist with sectional rehearsals or soloists when requested.
5. Maintain professional standards of conduct and musicianship
6. Attend all scheduled rehearsals and events punctually and consistently.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be dependable flexible and capable of working within a school setting.
2. Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional behavior with students and staff.
3. Must pass a background check per district policy

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense to carry out accurate and clear written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers supervisor(s) staff students parents and community.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk and may

be continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck

and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally required to

reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee continuously

uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25

pounds. The employee may be required to sit at a desk and use a computer for long periods

of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Stipend: TBD according to 202526 Extra duty Stipend Schedule

($1706 $2193 GroupH of the 202425 Extra Duty Stipend Schedule)

The information contained in this job description for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be made.

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