Position Title: Piano Accompanist / Vocal Coach

Grade: Hourly                                                     

Period of Employment:  Temporary  

Description Approved / Revised: 9/2023         

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Supervised by and /or Reports to: OHS Choral Director

General Responsibilities: 

Provide accompaniment for rehearsals and performances; assist with classroom clerical tasks; and provide the school community with specialized musical instructional support which directly supports student learning and achievement. 

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

• Accompanies performances including choral groups during rehearsals, concerts, special events, competitions, and music recitals, and between school sites.
• Analyzes assigned music prior to rehearsal and performances (e.g., correct tempos, challenging transitions, dynamics) to ensure efficient use of rehearsal time.
• Assists the choir teacher by providing warm-up exercises and working with small groups to learn music parts.
• Exhibits professional and stage etiquette to serve as a model of professionalism at musical productions.
• Prepares and maintains binders of current music accompaniment for each designated work site.
• Prepares for piano accompaniment outside of rehearsal time.
• Rehearses with large choral groups, vocal sections, and soloists; plays full and sectional accompaniment; provides high-level musical instruction assistance in diction, rhythms, and memorization of parts.
• Responds to inquiries and requests for information from students, faculty and staff regarding concerts, recitals, or other events.
• Travels and participates in out-of-town music performance events and competitions; assists teachers with student supervision while traveling to performances and competitions.
• Assumes responsibilities involved in supervising and working independently with students.
• Maintains safe environment for students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory District training. 

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Plays piano proficiently and sight-read music.
• Perform basic clerical functions.
• Uses English in both written and verbal form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Displays interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy with students, administration, and staff.
• Understands and carries out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, students and the public. 

Requisite Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent 
• Prior experience in playing piano and/or keyboard accompaniment, including experience in reading music.
• Prior experience coaching vocalists. 

Physical Requirements:

Work is primarily indoors and requires sitting for extended periods. Lift objects such as boxes containing documents weighing up to 25 lbs. Physical abilities include fine finger dexterity, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, bending at the waist, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling or crouching to assist students and to retrieve and store materials.  Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a piano and/or keyboard and maintain paper files and documents. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Visual acuity to see/read music accompaniment and documents.  

Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements.  It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. The administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.