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It is the long-standing policy of the KSC Music Department to provide pianistic support to both vocal and instrumental majors for their Workshop Performances, and to provide support to all voice majors in Applied Lessons. The music faculty believe that collaboration between singer/instrumentalist and pianist on a regular basis contributes to the overall development and consistent progress of the music major. The pianist will also perform in Lessons, Auditions, Juries, and forward-facing events for the Music Department. They may also play rehearsals and concerts for choirs, chamber ensembles and large ensembles as needed. This is an open call for both vocal and instrumental specialty pianists.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Prepare and perform materials provided to support students and faculty
Act as Rehearsal pianists for auditions, juries, lessons, and performances.
Participate in appropriate department/unit meetings
Abide with USNH and KSC policies
Minimum acceptable education and experience:
Expertise in area of Music instrument specialty
Experience as a collaborative pianist for singers and instrumentalists
pianistic skill deemed acceptable by the Coordinator of Keyboard Studies
Required Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Strong sight-reading skills, advanced level of keyboard skills, foundational understanding of accompanying vocalists, reliability, organization, professional work etiquette in voice lessons deemed acceptable by the Coordinator of Vocal Studies.
knowledge of standard western classical vocal repertoire
Preferred qualifications:
M.A. Music degree in collaborative piano, piano performance or equivalent professional experience
Applicant Instructions
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
Compensation Pay Range:
$40/hour
Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please
visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
KeeneSalary Grade:
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