Job Description

Student Title Classification Information

Quick Link https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/41073 Job Number SE236824

Position Information

Department or Unit Name Conservatory of Music Position Headcount 4 Position Title Graduate Collaborative Pianist Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027 Term or Semester All Academic Year Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Grad Anticipated Pay Range $35.00 - $35.00 Pay Range Information

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On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor Louise Thomas Supervisor Email thomas@chapman.edu

Scheduling

Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar

(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)

Desired Start Date 09/08/2026 Projected End Date 05/23/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 19 Hrs

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Serve as a Graduate Collaborative Pianist for the Conservatory of Music by providing piano accompaniment for student lessons, juries, recitals, and performances. Support student success and departmental activities through rehearsal preparation and performance collaboration as assigned by the Director of Keyboard Collaborative Arts.

Responsibilities

• Rehearse with Conservatory students for performances, juries, and other assigned academic activities.
• Provide collaborative piano accompaniment for student lessons, as assigned.
• Perform at recital events and other departmental performances as required.
• Complete duties and assignments as directed by the Director of Keyboard Collaborative Arts.
• Support Keyboard Collaborative Arts activities and events as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Current graduate student.
• Advanced piano performance and accompaniment skills.
• Strong sight-reading abilities.
• Ability to learn and prepare musical repertoire.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Reliable, organized, and able to meet performance and rehearsal commitments.

Desired Qualifications

• Enrollment in the Master of Music (M.M.) in Keyboard Collaborative Arts degree program.
• Current study under the direction of Dr. Louise Thomas.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative piano performance and accompaniment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS