School of Madison Ballet accompanists

Title: Accompanist
Reports To: School of Madison Ballet (SMB) Director
Schedule: 2 – 10 hours per week
Wage Range: $18 – $21 per hour

Position Summary
Madison Ballet (MB) has immediate openings for accompanists with the School of Madison Ballet (SMB). SMB is proud to offer live accompaniment in all levels of classes, from Children’s Division to adult open classes. As an accompanist, you will utilize your skills and work collaboratively in a professional atmosphere. School of Madison Ballet is the official training institute of Madison Ballet, resident company of Overture Center for the Arts.

Experience playing for ballet classes is not necessary. We are willing to train good pianists to develop the ability to modify written music to create phrases for ballet exercises. Any style of music (classical, jazz, or contemporary) is appropriate as long as the pianist can provide a range of tempos and at least one piece in each of the basic time signatures: 4/4, 2/4, 3/4, and 6/8. More complex time signatures are welcome for advanced level classes.

Qualifications
● Trained in piano with a minimum of 5 years experience
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Ability to work closely with SMB faculty to select appropriate music
● Ability to both maintain and adjust tempo as requested by faculty
● Ability to improvise is appreciated, but not required

Compensation and Benefits
$18 to $21 per hour based on experience. Complimentary tickets to MB productions and free SMB classes. To apply, interested applicants should email a resume to smb@madisonballet.org.

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If you are interested or know of anyone who may be interested in working with us, please contact Jenifer Beltz at jeniferjbeltz@gmail.com.  We are willing to discuss rate, of course, and pay in advance, per month.  

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Contact Joe Chris at westminstermusic@sbcglobal.net.

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Westminster is observing social distancing and full masking of both congregation and worship leaders. As currently required, the violinist must wear a face covering during the worship service. Contact Joe Chris at westminstermusic@sbcglobal.net.

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Learn more at https://madisonsymphony.org/about/employment-auditions/

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Bethel Lutheran Church requires all employees to have a vaccination or provide a negative COVID-19 test. In accordance to the current Dane County Mask Mandate, all employees and members of the church are masking. 

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