Pianist/Accompanist

Pianist/Accompanist

Salary

$30.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Location

City of Norwalk, CT

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

8133-01-2026

Department

Recreation and Parks

Division

Norwalk Community Chorale

Opening Date

04/13/2026

Closing Date

5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NON-AFFILIATED

• Description
• Benefits

Description of Work

Pianist/Accompanist for Norwalk Community Chorale.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Applicant will need to:

• Play for rehearsals each week and be available for special rehearsals as needed throughout the season (ie, Dress Rehearsals)
• Play for Concerts typically on Saturday evenings (December and June); Norwalk Tree Lighting Ceremony (December), and be available for other special events
• Be willing to rehearse with soloist(s) at the end of regularly scheduled rehearsals
• Practice the music in preparation for each rehearsal
• Have general flexibility and adaptability
• Have a positive attitude that will help foster a good relationship with the music director and fellow chorale members.

Minimum Qualifications

SKILL EXPECTATIONS

Applicant must be:

• Technically competent on the keyboard instrument
• Knowledgeable of both the accompaniment and choral parts
• Able to play all combinations of vocal parts together
• Knowledgeable of the performance practices in all the styles relevant to the repertoire being rehearsed/performed
• Able to sight-read

PREFERRED:

• Chorale accompanying experience
• Ability to transpose at a medium level
• Ability to create musical transitions and arrangements
• Computer-literate in musical notation software
• Have a good sense of humor.

Special Licenses/Certifications AND/OR Supplemental Information

NOTE: This is a part-time position

Salary range: $30-35 per hour

The City of Norwalk is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employeer

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer City of Norwalk

Address 125 East Avenue

P.O Box 5125

Norwalk, Connecticut, 06851-5125

Phone 203-854-3200

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/norwalk/default.cfm