Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are located in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop. Columbia College Chicago a private urban institution of over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for a part-time Staff Accompanist. POSITION SUMMARY The part-time, Staff Accompanist, in their area of musical expertise, provides musical support for modern, ballet, and/or West African Dance technique classes, in deference to the course professor. The accompanist may use instruments provided by the Dance department, or they may supplement these with their own instruments/technology. The position reports to the assigned instructor, and the Director of Facilities and Operations. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide musically interesting aural accompaniment for weekly dance technique classes. Arrive on time, ready to play at start of class. Communicate effectively with the Music Services Coordinator and/or Instructor. Play piano, drums, or other instruments or devices for class sessions, as required per the published class schedule. Accompany additional academic events such as Express Your Mess, when such events are scheduled during a regular class session. Accompany pre-arranged warm-up classes for performances apart from the regular class schedule as needed.
Job Title
Accompanist