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Dance Musician/Accompanist-Temporary

College of Fine Arts

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Dance Musician/Accompanist-Temporary

  • 500113
  • Clerical / Office Staff
  • Temporary
  • Opening on: Feb 11 2025
  • College of Fine Arts

Job Summary:

The Musical Accompanist Temporary is responsible for accompanying Modern Dance or Contemporary Technique classes. Auditions required in various dance class settings as part of the interview/hiring process.

 

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Accompanies Modern Dance/Contemporary Technique classes as assigned and as appropriate to instrumentation needs/skills.
2. Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma.

 

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• One or more years of experience as a dance musician/accompanist for ballet and/or modern dance/contemporary classes in a studio/training setting

 

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Strong musical skills as a pianist and/or percussionist; audition in one or more technique classes is required prior to hire

 

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills specific to dance accompanying including an array of musical repertoire, improvisation, arrangement of music as needed for dance phrasing, ability to shift tempi, quality, and character of music choices quickly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with dance instructors in the dance class setting is essential.
• Ability to maintain tempi and respond to changes in meter or tempi quickly.

 

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

 

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

 

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.

 

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. 

TCU Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report Notice of Availability

Texas Christian University is committed to assisting all members of the campus community in providing for their own safety and security. TCU’s Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act. This report includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The statements of policy contained within this report address institutional policies, procedures, and programs concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, emergency notifications and timely warning of crimes, sexual and interpersonal violence, and personal safety at TCU. Additionally, this report outlines fire safety systems, policies and procedures for on-campus housing facilities, as well as residence hall fire statistics. 

The Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report can be found on the TCU Police Department website at https://police.tcu.edu/annual-security-report, or a paper copy of the report may be obtained by contacting the TCU Police Department at 817-257-7930, or via email at police@tcu.edu.

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