Part-time Staff Collaborative Pianist
Mercer University Townsend School of Music
Macon, Georgia
Position Summary:
The Collaborative Pianist at Mercer University's Townsend School of Music plays a vital role in supporting the school's mission to foster excellence in musical learning within a comprehensive university environment. This part-time position involves providing high-quality piano accompaniment for student lessons, rehearsals, performances, and juries, working closely with applied faculty, ensemble directors, and student musicians. Rehearsals and performances may occur during and outside of standard academic hours.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide professional piano accompaniment for voice and instrumental lessons, studio classes, rehearsals, juries, and recitals
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Collaborate with applied music faculty and area coordinators to support student performance preparation
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Assist students in developing musicianship and collaborative performance skills through regular rehearsals
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Participate in departmental performances, events, and special projects as assigned
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Can work for up to 19.5 hours/week
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Support the mission of the Townsend School of Music and uphold the values of Mercer University
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in music (Master’s degree preferred) with experience in collaborative piano/accompaniment
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Demonstrated proficiency in sight-reading and a broad collaborative repertoire.
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Experience working with student musicians in a university or conservatory setting is highly desirable
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collegially with faculty, staff, and students
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Background check required
Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Timothy McReynolds, Associate Professor of Collaborative Piano: [email protected].
About the Townsend School of Music:
Mercer University's Townsend School of Music is nationally recognized for its outstanding faculty, award-winning students, and performance ensembles. The school offers undergraduate and graduate professional music studies in a comprehensive university environment, preparing musicians for careers in performance, music education, church music, and musical scholarship. With small class sizes and a dynamic performance faculty, the Townsend School of Music assists students in reaching their goals of becoming musical artists.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 19.5 per week
Work Location: In person
