Part-Time Piano Accompanist
Company:
Blinn College
Job Location:
Brenham
Category:
Arts and Museum Administration
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
Requisition Number: 2025031P
Salary Range: $35 hr + experience
DBM Rating: n/a
Job Category: Professional/Staff
Anticipated Start Date: 08/18/2025
Campus: Brenham
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Security Sensitive?: Yes
Work Hours: up to 19 hours per week
Objective
Perform piano accompaniment at scheduled practices, concerts, productions and as needed.
Required Quals Summary
Bachelor's degree in music with significant accompanying experience. Additional significant accompanying experience may be considered instead of a degree. Ability to sight read or prepare, prior to rehearsal, piano accompaniments and choral scores.
Special Notes To Applicants
A live audition in Brenham, TX is required for this position. Candidates will be expected to be prepared for the following:
1. One selection from either 24 Italian Songs and Arias OR 50 Selected Songs by Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Strauss, and Wolf. The selection, including music, will be given to the candidate at the audition.
2. Prepare to accompany the aria "Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre" from Carmen
3. Candidates will also need to sight read a choral score, which will be provided at the audition. Travel expenses will not be reimbursed for auditioning candidates.
Quick Link: https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12483
Principal Accountabilities
1. Accompany any of the following ensembles (specific assignments to be determined on a semester by semester basis) during the regular academic year (August to May):
3. Accompany singers at weekly master class and at scheduled vocal recitals.
4. Other hours may be assigned per availability and department need.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in music with significant accompanying experience. Additional significant accompanying experience may be considered instead of a degree. Ability to sight read or prepare, prior to rehearsal, piano accompaniments and choral scores.
Are there particular working conditions associated with this job that should be noted (I.E., working environment, hours of work, workspace, etc.)?
Yes
If 'Yes', please explain
Position requires a variety of hours depending on rehearsals and performances - some evening and weekend hours will be required.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Sitting, Counting
Environmental Requirements
Constant noise, Working closely with other
Salary Range: $35 hr + experience
DBM Rating: n/a
Job Category: Professional/Staff
Anticipated Start Date: 08/18/2025
Campus: Brenham
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Security Sensitive?: Yes
Work Hours: up to 19 hours per week
Objective
Perform piano accompaniment at scheduled practices, concerts, productions and as needed.
Required Quals Summary
Bachelor's degree in music with significant accompanying experience. Additional significant accompanying experience may be considered instead of a degree. Ability to sight read or prepare, prior to rehearsal, piano accompaniments and choral scores.
Special Notes To Applicants
A live audition in Brenham, TX is required for this position. Candidates will be expected to be prepared for the following:
1. One selection from either 24 Italian Songs and Arias OR 50 Selected Songs by Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Strauss, and Wolf. The selection, including music, will be given to the candidate at the audition.
2. Prepare to accompany the aria "Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre" from Carmen
3. Candidates will also need to sight read a choral score, which will be provided at the audition. Travel expenses will not be reimbursed for auditioning candidates.
Quick Link: https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12483
Principal Accountabilities
1. Accompany any of the following ensembles (specific assignments to be determined on a semester by semester basis) during the regular academic year (August to May):
- Concert Choir (Tuesdays from 7-8:15pm, Thursdays 12-1:15pm)
- Chamber Choir (2:50 - 4:05pm Monday/Wednesday, 1-2pm Fridays)
- Vocal Seminar (12-12:50pm on Tuesdays)
3. Accompany singers at weekly master class and at scheduled vocal recitals.
4. Other hours may be assigned per availability and department need.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in music with significant accompanying experience. Additional significant accompanying experience may be considered instead of a degree. Ability to sight read or prepare, prior to rehearsal, piano accompaniments and choral scores.
Are there particular working conditions associated with this job that should be noted (I.E., working environment, hours of work, workspace, etc.)?
Yes
If 'Yes', please explain
Position requires a variety of hours depending on rehearsals and performances - some evening and weekend hours will be required.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Sitting, Counting
Environmental Requirements
Constant noise, Working closely with other
