Pianist

Job Title: Pianist
Department: Artistic
Reports to: Artistic Director
Status: Exempt
Season Schedule: July 29, 2024 thru May 4, 2025; 10:00am – 11:30am (Monday – Friday)
Pay: $56.50 per hour

COMPANY PIANIST

Reporting to the Artistic Director, the Company Pianist provides piano accompaniment for company class and, when needed, company rehearsals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned;

  • Provides musical accompaniment for company class during season and as scheduled.
  • Selects music for and plays company ballet class.
  • If needed for live accompaniment during rehearsals, prepares the music for said ballet. Adapts, arranges, learns and studies (using available audio or video materials), piano transcription of orchestral, chamber, concerto, operatic, choral scores as well as piano solo scores.
  • Records choreography in rehearsal scores, when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Substantial experience playing piano with a major dance company. (Preferred).
  • Play an average of 2 hours of scheduled class.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with all teachers and dancers, building rapport, listening and responding to their needs.
  • Consistently offer creative and innovative musical repertoire for class.
  • Be consistently available, ready and prepared for company class, dress and technical rehearsals.
  • Organize and communicate information clearly.
  • Demonstrate ability to work successfully in a team environment.
  • Be prepared to rehearse/perform all repertoire prior to the first rehearsal, if requested.
  • Basic computer skills.

Miami City Ballet seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. Miami City Ballet is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. Miami City Ballet is an EEO employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY

To apply, please send:
1. Resume
2. Cover letter briefly outlining your experience in relation to the qualifications and selection criteria above.

Email your application to joy.stanfield@miamicityballet.org with the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line. No agencies or phone calls, please.