The A Cappella Singers is a non-profit chorus of adult treble voices based in Natick, Massachusetts, under the direction of Dr. Randy McGee. This auditioned group sings a variety of musical styles, including classical, modern, spiritual, and secular music. We perform two seasonal concerts per year; one in winter, and another in spring. We do not rehearse or perform in the summer months. Despite our name--a charming artifact of the group’s humble beginnings--we primarily perform and rehearse with piano accompaniment. Current enrollment is 18 singers who come from a variety of musical backgrounds and represent a broad range of ages. We are experienced vocalists who have passed an audition, and we read music fluently. The membership is currently growing. We are celebrating our 60th year!
The A Cappella Singers is searching for a piano accompanist. The successful candidate should be comfortable playing multiple musical styles. Good sight-reading skills and the ability to read open score are essential. Experience playing other keyboard instruments such as organ and running an occasional sectional rehearsal are helpful but not required. There will also be an opportunity to present a piano solo as part of each concert.
The A Cappella Singers is an equal opportunity employer.
Rehearsals are held every Monday from 7-9pm at Fisk Memorial United Methodist Church in Natick. Two additional rehearsals are flexibly scheduled each semester: one mid-season Saturday morning rehearsal, and a dress rehearsal held the week of the concert. The Spring 2024 concert is April 27, 2024. The position is open until filled.
Starting date: Immediate
Salary: $90 per call
Email searchcommittee@theacappellasingers.org with cover letter, résumé and contacts for two references. We are accepting applications until the position is filled. The subject line should be Accompanist - your full name. You will be emailed a confirmation that we have received your application.
We would like your permission to ask our colleagues if they are familiar with your work. If you do not want others to know you have applied, please state that in the cover letter. You will be emailed confirmation that we have received your application.
Download the Accompanist job description.
Photo: hands playing a piano, by lecates, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons.