Intermediate School Accompanist

Job Summary The Intermediate School Accompanist provides high-quality piano accompaniment for vocal and instrumental music programs rehearsals performances festivals and special events. The accompanist works collaboratively with music educators to support student learning musical growth and successful performances while fostering a positive and encouraging environment for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide piano accompaniment for choir soloists small ensembles and other music groups during rehearsals and performances.
• Collaborate with the music teacher(s) to prepare students for concerts adjudicated events festivals and community performances.
• Attend scheduled rehearsals concerts performances and other assigned music events.
• Learn and prepare assigned musical selections prior to rehearsals.
• Follow the conductors interpretation regarding tempo dynamics articulation phrasing and style.
• Assist with sight-reading and rehearsal support as needed.
• Accompany student auditions honor choir auditions solo and ensemble festivals and other school-related music activities.
• Support substitute rehearsals or sectional rehearsals when requested.
• Maintain professionalism flexibility and positive working relationships with students staff parents and community members.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and district information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Music Department.

Note: These duties and responsibilities are judged to be essential functions in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not constructed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in piano performance and accompaniment.
• Ability to read music fluently and accompany vocal and instrumental ensembles.
• Strong sight-reading skills are preferred.
• Previous experience accompanying school church community or collegiate music programs preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with directors students and staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changes in rehearsal schedules and performance needs.

• Thorough knowledge of piano accompaniment techniques.
• Understanding of vocal and instrumental repertoire appropriate for intermediate-level students.
• Ability to follow a conductor and adapt to changing tempos.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to establish positive rapport with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Commitment to supporting student achievement through music education.

• Ability to sit and perform at a piano for extended periods.
• Ability to attend evening performances and occasional weekend events.
• Ability to lift and move music materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

The work is performed primarily in classrooms rehearsal spaces auditoriums and performance venues. The position requires attendance at evening concerts performances and occasional weekend events. School-based; may work in classrooms intervention spaces or learning labs.

Theemployee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Grand Ledge Public Schools District shall provide equal opportunity and shall not discriminate in matters ofemployment or enrollment on the basis of age religion race traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hairtexture and protective hairstyles color national origingender/sex sexual orientation gender identity disability height weight or marital status in its programs services or activities.