Dance Musician (Non-benefited) - School of the Arts - Department of Dance and Choreography

Advertising Summary

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts VCUarts is seeking applicants for Musicians piano and percussion accompaniment for the Department of Dance and Choreography. In this role musicians will provide support for both major and non-major modern and ballet dance classes.

Unit School Of The Arts MBU Department Dance Choreography Department Summary

Ranked by US News & World Report as a top-five arts and design school, VCUarts arts.vcu.edu includes over 3000 undergraduate and graduate students with nationally recognized programs in design, visual and performing arts, and has an annual budget of $38 million and an endowment of more than $13.5 million. Students are taught by over 175 full-time teaching and research faculty members and the school is supported by over 60 staff members that assist in daily processes. The School includes two campuses, one in Richmond and one in Doha, Qatar. The Richmond campus is located on the universitys 75-acre Monroe Park campus situated in the citys historic Fan District. Ultimately, the work of the School of the Arts extends globally with partnerships throughout the world and across fields as diverse as the humanities, health care, and business.

Duties & Responsibilities

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts VCUarts Department of Dance and Choreography is establishing a pool of applicants for possible Dance Musician positions. This pool of applicants could be drawn upon to provide temporary staffing when needed.

Given these criteria, this pool will only be assessed when an opportunity arises. If an opportunity arises, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with Dance and Choreography Instructors to select appropriate musical accompaniment and provide adaptations to align with specific exercises and/or techniques
• Accompany modern dance and/or ballet classes with appropriate musical and stylistic considerations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Music or equivalent professional training, education, and experience
• One year of experience playing for dance classes at the collegiate, professional, or pre-professional level
• Knowledge of ability to learn ballet terminology
• Ability to sight-read provided music and improvise in various styles as needed
• Prepare multiple genres of music (e.g., classical, pop, musical theatre, opera, or others) which can be adapted for the ballet and/or modern dance class
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as an hourly employee at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience playing for dance classes at the collegiate, professional, or pre-professional level

Salary Range

• $21-$23 per hour

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hours per Week

• 6-12 hours per week

ORP Eligible

No

Flexible Work Arrangement

Fully Onsite

University Job Title

H - Musician/Singer 1

Rank

Non Faculty

Contact Information

Contact Name: VCUarts HR Contact Email: artshrvcu.edu