SUMMARY

Musical accompanist for voice classes, dance classes, juries, student recitals, student showings, rehearsals and performances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Accompany voice class and other related disciplines with piano.
2. Rehearse and accompany students for solos performed in voice class and student recitals.
3. Participate in and accompany student juries - vocal and instrumental.
4. Accompany World dance classes and rehearsals.
5. Rehearse with World Dance ensembles.
6. Assist in choosing and maintaining Department musical instruments.
7. Participate in student showings, concerts, and off campus events with classes and World Dance ensembles as needed.
8. Leader of the music for the performing ensemble, including being lead for students selected for play musical accompaniment for classes.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree required.

Master's degree or higher preferred.

Voice Accompaniment: private or college-level training in piano.

Dance Accompaniment: coursework in Anthropology, African Studies, Cultural Studies, Ethnomusicology or Folklore preferred.

EXPERIENCE

3 years experience as an accompanist required.

Dance Accompaniment: experience as an accompanist for dance classes, rehearsals and performances preferred.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Advanced piano skills.
2. Advance skills in World music form(s).
3. Advanced knowledge and ability to play World music repertoire for dance.
4. Experience playing and knowledge of instrumental, vocal and choral repertoire.
5. Advanced sight-reading skills.
6. Demonstrated excellence as a collaborative performance and professional accompanist of World dance traditions.
7. Must possess excellent organizational skills.
8. Able to work well with students, faculty and staff in a diverse environment.

COMPETENCIES

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

WORKING CONDITIONS
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Additional Information

EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
• Office of Institutional Equity
• PO Box 667517
• Houston, TX 77266
• 713.718.8271 or Institutional.Equity@hccs.edu

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.