Job Details

Accompanist

Position Number: 6566693
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

Accompanist

Kern Community College District

Salary: $4,440.16 - $6,273.84 Monthly

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FY24-2501383

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Department: Performing Arts

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform piano accompaniment for choral groups and variety of programs and performances; assist in the instruction of vocal groups.

Representative Duties

Accompany vocal and instrumental groups and soloists during classes, rehearsals and performances; drive a vehicle to various off-campus performances and special events.

Accompany choral groups and soloists at special events including concerts, festivals and recitals; assist in the coordination of events as assigned.

Assist conductor in the instruction of vocal groups; recognize vocal and musical difficulties and recommend modifications; accompany voice classes; serve as a vocal coach for individual students.

Assist with the supervision of students in classes, at rehearsals and at special events.

Record accompaniment music for voice or choral students.

Inventory and issue choir uniforms to students; maintain related records.

Serve as the music librarian; check out materials; maintain related records.

Operate a computer to enter data and update records.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: Associate degree in music with a major in piano and two years piano accompaniment experience.

Salary
Kern Community College District Salary Schedules, CLASSIFIED, Range 41.0
40 hours per week, 12 months per year
$4,440.16 - $6,273.84 monthly (Maximum Entry Level Salary: $4,664.95 monthly)

Special Instructions
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications received by 09/25/25 are assured consideration. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packets must include the following.

Completed online application for employment
Current resume
Letter of interest (cover letter)
List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

International or Foreign Degrees
Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District and College encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. (See our Discrimination Free Work Environment information.)

Work Authorization
Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods of musical articulation.
Piano music and various musical styles.
Basic principles and methods of instruction.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Basic inventory methods and procedures.
Operation of a computer to enter data and maintain records.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:
Play the piano with a high degree of skill and use it in accompaniment to vocal or instrumental music.
Accompany vocal soloists in classroom and performance situations.
Sight read music rapidly and accurately. Arrange and improvise music.
Transpose, read and play several staves individually or together.
Interpret markings in a musical score.
Operate a computer to enter data and maintain records.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5066443/accompanist. Emails will not be accepted.

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