(Summer) Ensemble Pianist | St. Olaf Music Academy 2026
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Job Location:
Northfield, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: St. Olaf Music Academy Student Pianist
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057
Department Name: College Events - Music Academy
Cost Center & Activity:
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization June 14 - June 20 2026
Contact Person/Supervisor: Charles Gray
Pay Rate (Check One): X Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate $15.00 / hour
Description of the Position:
To collaborate as a pianist with the St. Olaf Music Academy choir and conductor and provide assistance as pianist for Music Academy recitals. This position anticipates 12-16 hours of piano playing. Sample schedule:
Sunday - Friday: rehearsal pianist for the St. Olaf Music Academy choir: Sunday evening and Monday-Friday at 9am and 3pm. Each rehearsal is 50-minutes long. Be in touch with the conductor before camp begins to have music learned prior to the first rehearsal.
Saturday: piano accompanist for the dress rehearsal in Boe Chapel from 9-9:50am and the Grand Finale Concert at 2:30pm in Boe Chapel.
Monday - Tuesday: be available to perform on the faculty/counselor recitals from 6:30-7:30pm each day in Urness Recital Hall. Music will be agreed on and available 2 weeks in advance if possible. Communicate with likely performing partners to arrange adequate rehearsal.
Wednesday - Thursday: piano accompanist for performances from 6:30-7:30pm in Urness Recital Hall.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide primary piano accompaniment for most rehearsals and performances.
Be the primary collaborator with student recitalists.
Be able to organize rehearsals and attend lessons as needed to provide suitable performing support for the student recitalists.
Apply basic youth development principles in working with academy students through communication relationship development respect and involvement.
Be aware of and implement all safety guidelines. Follow and uphold all security rules and procedures. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for academy students.
Interact with people from a diversity of backgrounds and experience.
Demonstrate a strong sense of initiative and self-direction.
Qualifications:
piano skills
learning and strong sight reading ability a big plus
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.
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