Job Description / Duties

Choral Accompaniment & Education

Accompany the choir during choral classes on a rotating schedule (2–3 times per week).
Conduct sectionals for choral rehearsals and work individually with voice and instrumental students to prepare for chapel and performances.
Learn all choral accompaniments and vocal parts off campus; create accompaniment recordings for student practice as needed.
Perform at high-profile school events, including Family Weekend, Arts Weekend, Grandparents Day.

Musical Theater (Seasonal: November – February)

Work closely with the Musical and Theater Director throughout the season. Direct musical rehearsals daily from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Rehearse the pit orchestra during the two weeks leading up to the production and conduct them during the performance.
Accompany the musical production during "Tech Week" and the performance weekend. Prepare all musical theater scores, accompaniments, and parts prior to rehearsals.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Demonstrated expert proficiency in piano accompanying performance.

Experience in conducting choral sectionals.

Strong sight-reading capabilities required, specifically regarding hymnals and choral open score.

A strong commitment to working in an educational setting with the ability to mentor, guide, and patiently develop the skills of student musicians.

Contact Information

St. Andrew’s Human Resources
350 Noxontown Road
Middletown, DE 19709
hr@standrews-de.org

Employer Profile

All students live, learn, and play in the natural beauty of our 2,200-acre campus. At the center of our community are curious, motivated, and diverse students who are accepted without regard to their families’ means. Each young person is challenged and valued, and students are truly known by the lifelong mentors who teach, coach, and advise them. Human connection, face-to-face, is the foundation of our program. Friendship and joy define our spirit; “faith and learning” is our motto.

St. Andrew’s School seeks a collaborative accompanist to fill a pivotal role responsible for designing the liturgical soundscape of the school and supporting the musical growth of our students.