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Music AssistantAccompanist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Kansas City, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
5 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
2 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
NOTRE DAME DE SION SCHOOL
POSITION PROFILE
POSITION TITLE: Music Assistant/Accompanist
STIPEND: $15000 (to be paid in four installments: Oct 15 Dec 15 March 15 May 15)
REPORTS TO: Director of Performing Arts
The Music Assistant/Accompanist supports the music program at Notre Dame de Sion High School by
providing high-quality accompaniment and rehearsal support across ensembles performances and events. This
POSITION PROFILE
POSITION TITLE: Music Assistant/Accompanist
STIPEND: $15000 (to be paid in four installments: Oct 15 Dec 15 March 15 May 15)
REPORTS TO: Director of Performing Arts
The Music Assistant/Accompanist supports the music program at Notre Dame de Sion High School by
providing high-quality accompaniment and rehearsal support across ensembles performances and events. This
role enhances the musical experience for students while supporting Sions mission to develop confident
collaborative and expressive learners
Sion educators are:
Confident Practitioners who empower students by organizing purposeful lessons that teach skills
promote fitness and engage a diverse community of learners.
Growth-Minded Learners who model perseverance seek professional growth and use reflection and
data to continuously improve their instruction.
Inclusive Community Builders who cultivate a welcoming environment foster meaningful
relationships and communicate effectively and professionally.
This specific role involves accompanying the choirs and symphony and supporting students with events outside
of the regular school hours such as performances district competition and the musical.
QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
Sion educators are:
Confident Practitioners who empower students by organizing purposeful lessons that teach skills
promote fitness and engage a diverse community of learners.
Growth-Minded Learners who model perseverance seek professional growth and use reflection and
data to continuously improve their instruction.
Inclusive Community Builders who cultivate a welcoming environment foster meaningful
relationships and communicate effectively and professionally.
This specific role involves accompanying the choirs and symphony and supporting students with events outside
of the regular school hours such as performances district competition and the musical.
QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
- Knowledge of and commitment to the Sion mission.
- Music degree preferred with emphasis on piano performance
- Ability to accompany choral and instrumental pieces
- Accompany advanced level pieces for student competitions
- Accompany for the musical
- Assist with instrumental arrangements including writing piano accompaniments based on
- instrumental parts that are missing from the ensemble
- Understanding of adolescent development especially the needs of high school girls.
- Strong rehearsal management skills that balance creativity with structure and safety.
- Ability to collaborate with the Fine Arts Department and production team.
- Willingness to mentor students during rehearsals and performances.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Serve as the accompanist for school ensembles and music activities including:
- Petit Chœur
- Grand Chœur
- Symphonie de Sion
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
- School Masses and liturgical celebrations
- Annual Musical and rehearsals
- Provide accompaniment and musical support for performances and school events including (but not limited to):
- Assemblies
- Community performances including 2 concerts a year
- Musical
- Solo and Ensemble Festival District and State
- Recruitment events
- Breakfast with Santa
- International choral festivals every 3 - 4 years with extra rehearsals to prepare
- District and State Choir
- District and State Band/Orchestra/Jazz Band
- District and State Solo & Ensemble (this should be up above not here)
- Provide rehearsal support during the school day.
- Develop and/or adapt arrangements and orchestrations for Symphonie de Sion as needed
- Travel with and support student ensembles as an assistant and/or accompanist for international tripsas assigned
- Contributes positively to the Fine Arts Department and overall school community.
- Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Performing Arts.
Tentative Calendar:
Musical Auditions Sept 1 - 2
September Mass- 10th
Grande Assemblée - Oct. 22nd
October Mass- 29th
Tech Week for Musical Nov. 2 - 8
Fall Concert - Nov. 18th
Breakfast with Santa - Dec. 5th
December Mass- 8th
Christmas Caroling - Dec. 11th
January Mass- 21st
February Mass- 10th
District Solo/Ensemble - March 27th
Junior Ring Ceremony - April 25
Spring Concert - April 27th
State Solo/Ensemble - April 30th
Graduation - May 27th
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Musical Auditions Sept 1 - 2
September Mass- 10th
Grande Assemblée - Oct. 22nd
October Mass- 29th
Tech Week for Musical Nov. 2 - 8
Fall Concert - Nov. 18th
Breakfast with Santa - Dec. 5th
December Mass- 8th
Christmas Caroling - Dec. 11th
January Mass- 21st
February Mass- 10th
District Solo/Ensemble - March 27th
Junior Ring Ceremony - April 25
Spring Concert - April 27th
State Solo/Ensemble - April 30th
Graduation - May 27th
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to carry heavy equipment at times and drive a large van
- Evening or weekend commitments are required for rehearsals or performances (scheduled in advance).
Commitment to Non-Discrimination & Diversity
Notre Dame de Sion is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of the
campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a wide range of faculty staff and students
and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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