philadelphiaballet

School Accompanist

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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About the role

The School of Philadelphia Ballet accompanist selects and plays appropriate music for ballet technique classes.
If you are primarily a reader, you should have minimal improvisational skill to accommodate introductions, extended endings and to edit/alter music (possibly in real time) to meet phrasing needs of given exercises.
If you are an advanced classical pianist and sight reader but also have advanced improvisational abilities in classical and other styles, this combination is ideal.

Effectively collaborate with the Dance Instructor during the dance class.
Minimal improvisation regularly needed to provide a short introduction to each exercise and possibly improvise an ending midway thru a score or create extended endings on the spot to match the length of an exercise.
Advanced improvisers may choose to improvise in-the-moment custom made music for an entire exercise as long as it appropriately supports the dance movement.
Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships within a diverse environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Ability to choose (or improvise), within seconds' notice, appropriate music to support and inspire the given dance movement.
Ability to collaborate well with others across all functional areas

Excellent sight-reading ability and ability to learn intermediate to advanced music quickly
Familiarity and experience with class structure, types of exercises and their typical order are essential to keep up with pace of class.
Ability to provide a clear sense of beat/pulse/timing to ensure dancers feel confident about where they should be in relation to the music at any given moment.
Ability to communicate effectively with the teacher, making necessary adjustments in tempo or music choice upon instructor's request, either in real time or between exercises.
Bachelor's or master's degree in music or equivalent experience
One to three years of demonstrated experience in providing accompaniment for ballet and/or modern dance classes.

Statement: Philadelphia Ballet is committed to the principles of equality in employment.
The Ballet complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and Federal Executive Orders, and provides an equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.
We prohibit discrimination in employment based on characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, familial status, pregnancy, domestic or sexual violence victim status, disability, service in the armed forces of the United States, or an individual's status as a covered veteran.
Philadelphia Ballet is committed to the principles of equality in employment.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be authorized to work in the United States; must pass criminal and child abuse background checks

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