About the Academy Program / Advanced Performance Program

The Academy Program for Young Artists offers participants a comprehensive music education featuring a balanced performance-based course of study with inspiring opportunities to creatively work and perform with professional musicians and world renowned Academy Program participants hone their performance skills and gain essential artistic experience in a variety of settings including masterclasses and performances for audiences that may consist of peers faculty members guest artists and the Academy Program is divided into distinct levels: Junior Intermediate Associate and Academy Programs reputation is known and respected throughout the world with many of its graduates being sought-after and continuing their musical studies in leading post-secondary music schools in Canada the United States and Europe.

About the Role

The Faculty of Continuing Education Conservatory invites applications for a Collaborative pianist position for the Academy successful candidate will offer comprehensive training to students through weekly private sessions.

This position will be offered as a one year contract with possible annual renewal.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will offer comprehensive collaborative sessions to instrumentalists in the Academy Program and/or Advanced Performance Program (APP).
• Will be responsible for organizing weekly rehearsals with students during the Academic year.
• Will need to be available for Academy/APP activities (Masterclasses) on Monday afternoons and evenings.

Qualifications

• The instructor must have good sight reading skills and have the ability to learn repertoire quickly.
• Must have experience with advanced string repertoire.
• Must have prior experience as a collaborative pianist and have a deep interest in the role.
• Must have a flexible mindset and a comfort level with unpredictable live performances.
• Must have good communication skills and experience working with youth.
• Masters Degree in piano performance preferred or several years experience in piano performance and collaboration.

Audition Requirements for finalists

• Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 4 in A minor first movt
• Short solo piano piece (own selection)
• Quick study piece to be sent 1-2 days prior to the audition
• Sight reading

Audition dates: May 14 2026 - 4:00pm - 9:00pm.

For more information about the position contact:

Closing Date: May 11 2026

A cover letter and resume should be submitted as part of your application in .pdf format. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number Title of (ex. Smith X00000 Curriculum ).