AY Dance Student Musician (WS-ST1)

Job Title: Dance Student Musician Tier 1 (WS-ST1)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057

Department Name: Dance Department

Unit Number (5 digits): 11150

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Lead Staff Musician Dance Department

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): Provide musical accompaniment for dance classes.

Transferable Skills:

Improvisation

Creativity

Ensemble playing

Listening

Time Management

Adaptability

Duties and Responsibilities:

Providing musical leadership to dance students

Playing fluently in all keys and time signatures

Keeping track of form and phrases for extended lengths of time

Improvising alone and leading improvisation within a group

Adapting the music to the energy tempo dynamic and style of the dancers Creating new phrases for any dance routine

Recalling previous phrases per request of the instructor

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

Musical proficiency

Improvisation skill

Adaptability

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires repetitive motions to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without

reasonable accommodation.

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.