Accompanist

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Catholic Education & Spiritual Formation
o Promote and uphold Gospel values, Catholic moral teaching, and the doctrinal teachings of
the Catholic Church in all aspects of the role.
o Foster a Catholic environment through leadership, service, and professional interactions.
o Represent the school positively within the community and support its mission through daily
responsibilities.

Accompaniment & Musical Support
o Provide piano accompaniment for Frassati Catholic Chorus rehearsals and performances as
requested.
o Accompany singers and instrumentalists for TPSMEA Solo and Ensemble Regional and
State competitions, including related rehearsals as needed.
o Attend morning rehearsals, typically Monday through Thursday from 7:00-7:35 a.m., and
occasional after-school rehearsals or performances as scheduled.
o Play full score and support a variety of musical styles appropriate to choral, vocal, and
instrumental repertoire.
o Provide pitches, cues, tempo support, or other musical assistance when requested by the
director.

Professional Responsibilities
o Prepare assigned music in advance and arrive on time for scheduled rehearsals,
performances, and competitions.
o Communicate scheduling conflicts or preparation needs promptly to the Choir Director.
o Follow school policies, procedures, and expectations for employees and contractors, as
applicable.

Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
Experience
o Advanced piano proficiency required.
o Ability to accompany choral, vocal, and instrumental music in a variety of styles.
o Experience accompanying school, church, community, or professional ensembles preferred.
o Familiarity with full-score reading and rehearsal accompaniment preferred.
Skills and Competencies
o Strong musicianship, sight-reading ability, rhythm, and tempo control.
o Ability to follow a conductor or director and adjust quickly during rehearsal.
o Dependability, punctuality, preparation, and attention to detail.
o Clear communication and ability to work well with students and faculty.
Physical Requirements
o Ability to sit and play piano for rehearsals and performances.
o Ability to move between campus locations and performance spaces as needed.
Additional Requirements
o Must be either a practicing Catholic who joyfully lives out and publicly professes the
Catholic faith or a Christian who joyfully lives our and publicly professes their Christian faith
o Complete all required trainings (e.g., Safe Environment Training) and adhere to the Code of
Ethics and confidentiality guidelines
o Demonstrate self-discipline, prudential judgment, and effective communication
o Maintain appropriate grooming and dress as stated in the Employee Handbook
o Demonstrate applicable computer proficiency

About the Employer

Through a robust college-preparatory curriculum rooted in the Catholic faith, Frassati Catholic High School will prepare students to walk on the path of true happiness. Inspired by our patron Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, Man of the Beatitudes, graduates of Frassati Catholic will be true moral, intellectual, and civic leaders who lead others on the path to beatitude. Frassati Catholic graduates will be agents of change in all sectors of society, building a culture that embodies the truth about the human person who is destined to share in God's own divine life.
Frassati Catholic High School is a co-educational high school administered by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia (Nashville Dominicans). Frassati Catholic opened with 46 students in 2013 and now serves 319 students in grades 9-12.