Job Description: ACCOMPANIST: provide piano accompaniment for chorus rehearsals and concerts; help with rehearsal tracks and other tasks to assist the rehearsal process. The chorus currently has 70 members and performs a variety of musical genres. This person will be supervised by our Artistic Director.
Time Commitment: Three, two-hour rehearsals per month, plus performances and recordings as arise.
Chorus Mission: Indianapolis Women’s Chorus embodies musical excellence and the power of women and song to transform communities.
Responsibilities:
- Accompany all Chorus rehearsals.
- Sunday evening rehearsals, approximately 5 – 7:30 pm.
- 1-2 Saturday retreat days per year
- 2-4 rehearsals with soloists in preparation for each concert
- Dress and tech rehearsals
- Accompany for sectionals as needed
- Provide accompaniment for auditions (2-3 audition days per year)2. In collaboration with AD prepare recording of rehearsal tracks for each vocal part each season (primarily August and January).3. Accompany Chorus performances.
- 1-2 concerts winter/spring 2022, two performances each, and one to two dress rehearsals per concert.
- Up to 6-8 additional community performances per year.4. Meetings and communication
- Participate as a member of the Music Sounding Board (primarily by email).
- Meet as needed with the Artistic Director5. Provide other assistance as requested and agreed upon.
Compensation will be based on hours worked and will look similar to what is below.
- $100 per Sunday rehearsal (Max. 2 hours)
- 3 rehearsals per month
- 1-2 performances/recording sessions — $150/performance
- 1 retreat rehearsal on a Saturday (1-2 hours)
- Any extra rehearsals (dress rehearsals, etc.) payable at $100/rehearsal (max. 2 hours)
To apply, please submit your resume and a statement of interest to Sherry DuBois at aaa@indianapoliswomenschorus.org
Posting will stay open until the position is filled.