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Accompanist, Spivey Hall Young Artists

Georgia Tech

Atlanta, GA

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LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
2 days ago
About Us

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

Support the Spivey Hall Children's Choir (SHCC) Program by accompanying and assisting the director of the Spivey Hall Young Artists (SHYA) choir. Founded in 2002, the SHYA features 50-60 treble singers ages 10-13. Rehearsing each Monday evening from 6:30-8:00 PM, the SHYA serves as the preparatory choir of the SHCC Program, equipping singers with the skills they need to participate in the Spivey Hall Children's Choir.

Responsibilities

  • 50% - Accompany the Spivey Hall Young Artists during weekly rehearsals and all scheduled performances (minimum two Spivey Hall performances per year).
  • 25% - Implement the sight singing and theory curriculum by preparing, teaching lessons & assessing students during weekly rehearsals.
  • 10% - Assist the SHYA director in developing the musicianship of the choir by sharing the passion & vision of the SHCC. If needed, lead weekly rehearsal in absence of the SHYA conductor.
  • 5% - Represent the interests of the SHYA through attendance at SHCCP staff meetings and participation in SHCCP functions.
  • 10% - Accompany and in the capacity of assistant director, plan and act as faculty for one-week Spivey Hall Summer Music June day camp
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with piano emphasis required.
  • 3+ years of experience accompanying high quality choral ensembles.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Choral Emphasis.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Knowledge of treble choral literature & adolescent vocal needs a plus.
  • Exceptional piano skills essential.
  • Ability to effectively communicate basic theory/sight singing skills to students.
  • Ability to foster relationships with students and help develop their musicianship skills.


USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Institutional Values

Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at and

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Clayton State University and the University System of Georgia (USG). Clayton State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any Clayton State University program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Clery Disclosure

This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.

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