Jazz Piano Staff Accompanist
Important
This position is no longer available.
Summary
Position Title
Jazz Piano Staff Accompanist
Department
Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts & Humanities
Status
Full Time/Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Staff Jazz Accompanist to assist the jazz ensembles.
Essential Job Duties
- Assist the Director of Jazz Studies with rehearsals and the support of the JU Jazz Combo I
Special Skills
- Professional level jazz pianist
- Demonstrated knowledge of harmonic structures
- Experience with arranging projects
- Able to span a wide variety of playing styles -traditional to modern aesthetics
- Large repertoire from memory
- Collegial, communicative educator/performer
Work Conditions
- Indoor air conditioned rehearsal and performance spaces.
Physical Requirements
- Able to move and setup equipment
Prerequisites Required for Position
Minimum Education Requirement
- Bachelors of Music in Jazz Performance
Minimum Work Experience
- Basic jazz studio teaching as a private instructor
Preferred Qualifications
- Featured jazz performer, composer, arranger. Evidence as a studio jazz instructor,
group leader,
experience in live and studio recording with major jazz artists. Experience as an employed jazz
accompanist.
Important Note
This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.
To Apply
Interested applicants should submit a copy of their cover letter and a completed JU Application to Kimberly Beasley at kbeasle@ju.edu.