Collaborative Pianist

With approximately 2,500 students passing through its doors every week, the Peabody Preparatory is Baltimore’s premier community school for the performing arts. It is open to students of all ages and levels of ability with offerings ranging from early childhood classes to programs for adults and professional musicians. The Peabody Preparatory shares space with the Peabody Conservatory in downtown Baltimore, and also has three satellite branches in the communities of Towson, Annapolis and Howard County, MD.

The Peabody Preparatory is pleased to announce an Adjunct Collaborative Pianist position in the Voice Department at the Peabody Preparatory. The successful candidate will join a highly skilled and dedicated voice faculty as part of a vibrant and active department committed to helping all students achieve their potential; we embrace the novice musician as well as the serious student aspiring toward a career in music.

Artistic Responsibilities

The collaborative pianist works closely with the Chair of the Preparatory Voice Department to schedule solo accompanying assignments. Duties include:

• accompanying vocal lessons, classes, studio classes, recitals and other Voice Department events
• meeting independently as necessary with voice students for rehearsal and coaching.

Education requirement

Bachelor's degree in music and or music education required. Master's degree or equivalent experience and training preferred. 

• experience as a classical collaborative artist and coach/pianist
• knowledge of classical vocal repertoire and foreign-language diction
• familiarity with musical theater/contemporary repertoire a plus.
• able to work supportively with singers of all levels.
• available periodically evenings and weekends for voice lessons and recitals
• independent transport to all of Peabody’s campuses, including Annapolis, Towson and Howard County as well as the downtown Mt Vernon location.

Please submit:

1. cover letter
2. résumé
3. Link to 1-3 recordings (no more than 10 minutes total) of collaborative performance(s) with solo singer or ensemble (art song preferred, scenes/choral accompaniment accepted). Please upload as an unlisted YouTube link or playlist and include the link in your application.
4. Two (2) professional references with contact information.

Applications received before July 18th, 2021, will be given priority consideration, but submissions will be accepted until position filled.

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