Specialist - Theatrical Arts Accompanist

About the Role

Join Utah Valley University’s Department of Theatrical Arts and contribute to a creative, collaborative environment where music plays an important role in student learning and artistic achievement. In this position, you will work closely with faculty and theatre directors to provide musical accompaniment that enriches classroom instruction, rehearsals, and productions while supporting students as they develop their skills and reach their educational goals. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the student experience through music, mentorship, and artistic collaboration. At UVU, you'll be part of a community that values creativity, professional growth, and student success.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic performing arts setting, collaborating with talented faculty and students, and contributing to high-quality educational and production experiences. Whether accompanying classes or supporting theatre productions, you will play a meaningful role in helping students build confidence, refine their craft, and achieve their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

• Plays instruments as specifically required by individual classes or productions, collaborating with students, faculty, guest instructors, or choreographers in rehearsals, performances, master classes, private lessons, and juries as assigned.
• Supports and reinforces the musical and technical ideas presented by private teachers and ensemble directors, demonstrating flexibility with repertoire assignments and including pieces of varying genres, time periods, and difficulty levels.
• Maintains positive and encouraging interactions with students to support them as performing artists.
• Improves professionally and maintains expertise in technical skills and breadth of repertoire.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Professional-level music skills and previous experience accompanying a wide range of musical styles.
• Candidates must audition for the position and demonstrate the ability to provide musical accompaniment that supports and enhances the rhythmic and qualitative characteristics of class content.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelor’s Degree in music performance (preferred).

Skills

• Basic understanding of terminology used in performance classes.
• Proven professional skills and previous experience accompanying a wide range of musical styles.
• Ability to play a wide range of styles, improvise, and provide musical accompaniment that supports and enhances the rhythmic and qualitative characteristics of class movement content and productions.
• Ability to interact with students in a positive and supportive manner.
• Ability to make musical adjustments to accommodate student needs and teacher instructions.