GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under minimal supervision, the School Pianist provides piano accompaniment and musical guidance for ballet classes. The individual reports to the School Principal.
TYPICAL WORK ROUTINE INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:
- Provides musical accompaniment for classes.
- Prepares music for classes. Studies and learns (using available audio or video materials) piano transcription of classical ballet scores, orchestral, concerto, operatic, choral scores as well as piano solo scores.
- Under supervision of the school principal, consults with instructors regarding such musical aspects as tempo, phrasing, counting, cutting music, extending music via repeats or additional pieces.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned by supervisor.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Education and Experience:
Substantial experience playing piano for dancers.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with the school principal and instructors and others by building rapport, listening and responding to their needs and being easy to approach.
- Demonstrate diplomacy and tact in all interactions.
- Continue to practice piano and demonstrate continued technical proficiency.
- Consistently offer creative and innovative musical repertoire for class.
- Be consistently available, ready and prepared for class.
- Organize and communicate information clearly.
- Demonstrate ability to work successfully in a team environment.
DISCLAIMER:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position.
Candidates should forward their resume to: Joanne Smith, School Manager, Pennsylvania Ballet, 100 South Broad Street, Suite 2226, Philadelphia, PA 19110 or jsmith@paballet.org. No phone calls, please.
Pennsylvania Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
