Treble Ensemble Pianist

Young New Yorkers’ Chorus (YNYC) seeks an experienced and passionate collaborative pianist to accompany rehearsals and performances given by our Treble Ensemble. The Treble Ensemble Pianist will work closely with all members of the YNYC Artistic Team to help bring our programming to life. The role requires a passion for choral music, a commitment to creating community through music, and excitement for fostering new works by young composers.

About YNYC

Young New Yorkers’ Chorus (YNYC) is a nationally recognized nonprofit choral organization based in New York City, dedicated to championing new music by living composers. Through innovative programming, community engagement, and a focus on artistic excellence, YNYC creates meaningful musical experiences that reflect the diversity and creativity of today’s choral landscape. Operating two professional-caliber ensembles and a nationally recognized composition competition, YNYC is entering a period of significant structural growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as rehearsal pianist for all Treble Ensemble rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
• Learn all repertoire, both a cappella and accompanied, for each concert cycle
• Assist with rehearsal of a cappella repertoire/repertoire without piano accompaniment
• Perform accompanied repertoire with the Treble Ensemble at YNYC-produced concerts
• Assist Assistant Director and Section Leaders with in-rehearsal sectionals
• Assist with other YNYC activities, such as the Daniel Thompson Memorial Competition for Young Composers

Schedule

• Weekly Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Rehearsals start on September 9th and continue through the first set of concerts, with a break for Thanksgiving. Spring rehearsals start on January 6th and continue through the May 1st concert.
• Concerts: December 11-12, 2026 & May 1, 2027
• Recording Sessions: Wednesday, December 16th & Wednesday, May 5th, 2027
• Saturday Rehearsals: September 26th, 2026 & March 13th, 2027 from 11:00am to 4:30pm

Most rehearsals and concerts take place at The Church of St. Mary the Virgin near Times Square. Some rehearsals take place at alternate spaces in either Midtown or Brooklyn. Saturday rehearsals and recording sessions take place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Applicants must guarantee regular availability on Wednesday evenings, as well as recording sessions and Saturday rehearsals in the 2026-2027 season. Conflicts must be disclosed in the initial application.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in music required; post-graduate training or equivalent experience preferred
• At least two years of experience as a collaborative pianist (experience with vocal ensembles preferred)
• Excellence at the keyboard, including sight-reading, open score reading, and flexibility with a wide range of musical styles and difficulty
• Experience premiering music and collaborating with composers is a plus
• Experience singing in choral ensembles is a plus
• Experience working with Treble singers and ensembles is a plus
• Comfortable working with dedicated, passionate volunteers who sing at a high level
• Proficiency in Google Workspace apps

Pay

Stipend: $7,500 paid as an independent contractor in equal installments across 12 months. Term: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, renewable by mutual agreement.