Secondary Music Accompanist (Fountain, CA)

Secondary Music Accompanist

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY AT www.ffc8.org Employment Starting the 2015-2016 school year Preferred Minimum Qualifications 1. High school graduate or equivalent. 2. Time availability to serve in several musical situations. 3. Good rapport with young people. 4. Must be able to transpose music into different keys. 5. Must be able to sight read music. 6. Excellent references including attendance and punctuality. Job Goals To assist the with the secondary vocal music program. Essential Job Functions 1. Play accompanist parts for rehearsal and performance. 2. Rehearse with and accompany soloists for state contests. 3. Play for performances day and evening. Performance Responsibilities 1. Accompany warm-up activities. 2. Play individual lines of music for students to learn. 3. Follow teacher s direction and stay with students (hear mistakes and correct them). 4. Be able to follow the director s interpretation of the music. 5. Be able to change uncomplimentary beginning and endings in a musical piece. Tools and Equipment Keep the teacher informed about the need for piano maintenance. Salary Secondary Music Accompanists are a Grade 3 on the Classified Salary Schedule. - FFC8 allows new hires to bring in up to 8 years of previous experience in similar school type settings. - Please understand that new hires tend to start out at the lower end of the salary range. Classified Salary Schedule Employment Period 185 days per year - 6 Hour Work Day