Collaborative Pianist

Responsibilities

• Support students through private lessons and one-on-one rehearsal sessions to prepare musical repertoire.
• Assist with musical preparation for studio classes, departmental recitals, juries, competitions, and degree recitals.
• Provide accompaniment for choir, musical theater, or opera workshop rehearsals and performances as needed.
• Collaborate closely with studio and choral professors to enrich student understanding of repertoire preparation and performance.
• Perform alongside music faculty in departmental recitals.

Requirements

• Extensive prior academic or professional experience as a collaborative pianist.
• Proficiency in a wide range of repertoire from Baroque to Contemporary in both instrumental and vocal music.
• Excellent sight-reading abilities and efficient music rehearsal techniques.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with college students of all skill levels.
• Availability on Thursday mornings from 11 am to 12 pm for departmental recitals and performance classes.

Preferred Qualifications

• MM or DMA in collaborative piano or piano performance.

About the Company

Hope College is a dedicated institution committed to academic excellence and the arts. The Department of Music provides a vibrant environment for musical growth and performance.