Portsmouth Music and Arts Center seeks a collaborative pianist to accompany our choir program. The ideal candidate should have experience accompanying choirs of a variety of levels and ages. The position will be onsite at our building in Portsmouth, NH, on Wednesday and Thursday, and at venues along the NH and ME seacoast for performances in April and May.
Reporting to the Director of Education, duties are as follows:
- Accompany the Sandpipers Youth Chorus (ages 8-12) on Wednesday afternoons
- Accompany Voices in Motion (ages 12-18) on Thursday afternoons
- Attend faculty meetings several times a year
- Opportunities to perform on faculty concerts as a soloist or with other faculty in a chamber music setting
Bachelor of Music in piano performance, collaborative piano, or equivalent experience preferred. Candidates who are available for one day/group are encouraged to apply, as we can fill this role with multiple candidates if needed.
The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
The Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) is a multi-faceted arts school serving all ages and abilities. In addition to individual instruction in music and visual arts, PMAC offers ensembles, classes, summer camps, and community arts outreach programs, along with live music performances and art exhibitions by both students and professionals. PMAC addresses the need for arts education in the greater Seacoast region by providing high quality instruction that compliments the offerings in our local public and private schools. In addition, we meet the needs of students of all ages, regardless of skill level or aspiration. PMAC offers cultural opportunities to all people regardless of their age, ability, or economic status, and continually strives to build community through the arts. PMAC respects, values, and welcomes diversity in our workplace. We welcome candidates of varied backgrounds, capabilities, perspectives, social identities, and gender expressions. PMAC is an equal opportunity employer.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume by email to michelle@pmaconline.org with subject line “Teaching Artist, Staff Accompanist”: attn: Michelle Shoemaker, Director of Education, Portsmouth Music and Arts Center. No phone calls or walk-in inquiries please.
