Job Title: Dance Student Musician (WS-ST2)
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name: Dance Department
Unit Number (5 digits): 11150
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Lead Staff Musician – Dance Department
Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour
of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): Provide musical accompaniment for dance classes.
Transferable Skills:
Improvisation
Creativity
Ensemble playing
Listening
Time Management
Adaptability
Duties and Responsibilities:
Providing musical leadership to dance students
Playing fluently in all keys and time signatures
Keeping track of form and phrases for extended lengths of time
Improvising alone and leading improvisation within a group
Adapting the music to the energy, tempo, dynamic and style of the dancers
Creating new phrases for any dance routine
Recalling previous phrases per request of the instructor
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Musical proficiency
Improvisation skill
Adaptability
Physical and Environmental Factors:
This position requires repetitive motions to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
