Clayton State University Hiring for Accompanist, Spivey Hall Children’s Program at Clayton State University Full Time

Job Title: Accompanist, Spivey Hall Children’s Program
Location: Clayton State University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 266740
About Us

Located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta, Clayton State University offers employees a diverse environment which fosters both professional and personal development. The university is committed to cultivating an environment of engaged, experienced-based learning, enriched by active community service. Clayton State offers multiple Bachelor and Master Degree programs which currently enrolls over 6,900 students in challenging campus and on-line courses.

The campus is situated just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta on 214 beautiful acres, making access to the metropolitan area a breeze. We’ve been named a Top Workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution for six consecutive years. And we also were named one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

This part-time position reports to the Artistic Director of Spivey Hall Children¿s Choir Program and serves as pianist for the SHCCP at Clayton State University. The Senior Accompanist is an outstanding pianist who prepares all works to be rehearsed and performed by the Children¿s Choir and the Tour Choir and serves in an advisory capacity to the Artistic Director. In addition, the Senior Accompanist plays for weekly rehearsals August through May as well as all performances throughout the season and on the yearly choir tour in June.

Responsibilities

Artistic Direction:

Support the Artistic Director and his/her artistic vision for the children’s choir, ensuring a balance between musical excellence, creativity, and age-appropriate repertoire.

Support the Artistic Director in creating engaging and dynamic rehearsals that foster a positive learning environment and encourage the growth of vocal and musical skills.

·Participate in selection of Young Artists Accompanist as needed.

Support a successful choral program and maintain positive relationships with Spivey Hall employees, choir staff, students, and parents.

Repertoire Selection:

Assist in curation of repertoire of the highest quality, including newly composed music and music that spans musical genres and cultures, catering to the developmental needs and interests of the young singers.

Music Education:

Provide and support age-appropriate vocal and music education, focusing on developing proper vocal techniques, music theory, and ensemble skills.

Offer a creative and innovative approach to music education and performance.

Foster a love for music through creative and interactive teaching methods, making learning enjoyable for children of all skill levels.

Performances:

Prepare and accompany the SHCC and SHTC for all weekly rehearsals and performances, including concerts, tours, and collaborations, showcasing the children’s choir talents to the community.

Audition and assist in the selection of singers.

Communication and Collaboration:

Maintain open and effective communication with choir members, parents, SHCC Manager, volunteers, and community stakeholders.

Collaborate with SHCC Manager, parents, and volunteers to ensure the smooth operation of the choir’s activities and events.

Participate in and represent the interests of the SHCCP through attendance at SHCCP choir functions, staff meetings, parent conferences, planning of professional recordings, and printed materials (programs, ads, etc).

Administration:

Work with Artistic Director and SHCC Manager as needed to manage administrative aspects of the choir, including scheduling, budgeting, and recruitment efforts.

Follow all budgetary restrictions.

Participate as needed in fundraising and promotional activities to support the financial needs of the choir.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Music Education or Collaborative Piano required, Masters degree preferred.

• 5+ years of experience accompanying choral ensembles is essential, with preference for experience with top caliber youth choirs.

• Strong knowledge of repertoire, beginning to advanced, and a knowledge of age-appropriate vocal pedagogy, music theory and sight singing, and child development.

• Ability to lead rehearsals when the Artistic Director is unavailable.

• Strong teaching and interpersonal skills essential.

• Ability to support a successful choral program and maintain positive relationships with choir staff and Spivey Hall employees

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Piano skills of the highest caliber, and ability to support the Artistic Director at all rehearsals and performances. Ability to step in and lead rehearsals if needed. Ability to teach theory and sight singing is essential. Ability to maintain positive relationships with and Spivey Hall employees, choir staff, students, and parents. Ability to inspire and motivate young singers, fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
• Knowledge of children’s choral repertoire; knowledge of the national landscape, trends, and best practices in the field of choral education.
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English. Strong planning and organization skills. Highly effective leadership and interpersonal skills.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at: (678) 466-5445.