Collaborative Pianist
JOB POSTING
Title: Collaborative Pianist
Reports to: Associate Director of Choirs
Benefits: No
Hours: Thursdays 3:00-4:00 pm
Location: Browne Middle School - 180 Walnut Street, Chelsea MA 02150
OVERVIEW
Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) harnesses the power of music to connect our city’s diverse communities, cultivate empathy and inspire social inquiry. Children, ages 7–18, come together across differences of race, religion, and socioeconomic status in a celebration of shared humanity and love of music. BCC bridges Greater Boston’s many diverse groups and fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion. Through intensive choral training and once-in-a-lifetime performing experiences within their school and the greater Boston community, BCC In-School programs enhance the education and social development of youth as future leaders and global citizens in the 21st century. Collaborative pianists are a vital part of our organization, and their contributions support the great work that BCC does during weekly rehearsals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide accompaniment for weekly rehearsals and sectionals
- Prepare season repertoire ahead of rehearsals
- Maintain regular communication with choir Conductor(s) about rehearsal and repertoire plans
- Track and submit working hours weekly using our payroll platform, JustWorks
- Maintain timely communication with the Associate Director of Choirs and BCC colleagues
- Perform with assigned choir for external performances, as requested by the Associate Director of Choirs
- Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Choirs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in music
- Strong sight reading and comfort playing in multiple genres and styles
- Improvisation skills are preferred
- Experience in choral or vocal settings is strongly preferred
- Ability to pass a background check
- General comfort and professionalism with young singers
COMPESATION: $50/Hour
SCHEDULE:
Collaborative Pianist positions for our In-School Program are open during the following weekly choir rehearsals:
BCC After School Choir at Chelsea Middle School (held at Browne Middle School) Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 pm
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please email Krystal Morin, Associate Director of Choirs, at kmorin@bostonchildrenschorus.org with your resume and a performance sample video. Please apply by November 8th.
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Boston Children's Chorus seeks to engage and retain a diverse workforce who represent the diversity of our singers and community in the City of Boston. BCC affirms the plurality of lived experiences amongst staff and seeks to elevate and center the experiences of those who have been marginalized and disenfranchised by systems of oppression. BCC encourages all to apply and will not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.