Indianapolis Women's Chorus Seeks Accompanist

Indianapolis Women's Chorus Seeks Accompanist

Posted by Indianapolis Women's Chorus

Posted: Jun, 27, 2019

Employment

Website: https://www.indianapoliswomenschorus.org/

 317-682-4946

 4550 Central Ave., Indianapolis, IN, 46205

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:

  1. 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.