Job Description
Woodward Academy is Atlanta at its very best. We intentionally bring together students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, creating a richer learning community and exceptional academic opportunities. Our students and graduates are caring and compassionate global citizens who are a microcosm of what the world should be.
Position Summary: The Academy Accompanist supports the choral program of Woodward Academy as a collaborative artist. The accompanist supports all US & MS choral rehearsals and performances. This includes multiple classes during the school day (including Festival Singers, Choraliers, MS Treble Choir, and MS Men’s Chorus) in addition to Jazz Choir and Camerata rehearsals that occupy approximately 15 Tuesday evening rehearsals throughout the year. The accompanist travels with the MS Music Department trip to Orlando every other year as well as the Upper School’s ‘Tour Choir’ European performance tour every other year. While this position primarily requires a high level of piano proficiency, some organ proficiency is also required.
Specific Duties Include:
• Prepare and practice choral music for rehearsal and performance
• Support all MS & US choral rehearsals and performances, including evening and weekend commitments (Sunday afternoon concerts, Revisit Day, Baccalaureate, etc.)
• Perform with the choir at schoolwide events such as Veterans Day and Founders Day services
• Facilitate other aspects of the choral program as necessary
• Assist with tasks related to the maintenance of certain pianos
• All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services
• Other duties as assigned
Required Skills:
• A high degree of piano proficiency and at least a moderate level of organ proficiency
• Sight reading ability
• Ability to play choral parts fluidly from choral scores
Minimum Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in music
The Academy Accompanist position is an exempt, salaried, 10-month instructional support position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits are substantial.
Woodward Academy is dedicated to providing a safe, drug-free environment for its students, faculty, and staff. Accordingly, Woodward has adopted a drug-free workplace policy, which includes substance abuse testing of all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable state law. As such all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements which include background checks and substance testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer