Department
School of Visual and Performing Arts - Music & Theatre
Job Posting Title
Collaborative Pianist, Department of Music and Theatre
Job Description
Music and Theatre Programs, in the School of Visual and Performing Arts at Fort Hays State University, invites applications for a full-time collaborative pianist beginning August 2027. This position is a 9-month faculty position with no teaching, service, or research responsibilities.
The successful candidate will provide an average of 30 contact hours a week of collaborative piano services in rehearsals and performances for students and ensembles in the Music and Theatre program.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Perform as collaborative pianist in lessons, rehearsals, and performances for vocal and instrumental students on departmental recitals (Thursday Forums/Convocations), student juries, and student degree recitals.
Perform as collaborative pianist for vocal and instrumental studio classes.
Perform as collaborative pianist in rehearsals and performances for Concert Choir and Fort Hays Singers.
Perform as collaborative pianist for other program ensembles, performances, and events as assigned by the Chair of Music and Theatre.
Knowledge and Skills Needed:
Knowledge of standard repertoire for voice and instruments.
Skilled in keyboard performance.
Skilled in sight-reading.
Skilled in music of different styles/genres.
Skilled in effective oral and written communication.
Ability to perform in a collaborative role at a strong level of proficiency and musicality.
Ability to organize and maintain an active rehearsal and performance schedule.
Ability to communicate and be collegial with students, staff, and faculty.
Ability to work with little supervision.
Ability to possess and maintain high academic and personal standards in and outside the rehearsal/performance environment.
FHSU is a hub for Music Education in the western Kansas region, with special attention on rural program development and placement. A focus on rural music education development and advocacy is essential to the success of the program. FHSU Music and Theatre is committed to building a community of collaborative teacher-artists with diverse skills from a multitude of backgrounds. Music Education is a primary focus for the program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor degree of Music or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
One year of work-related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters or Doctorate in Music or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Evidence of significant collaborative piano experience at the collegiate level.
Experience in voice coaching.
Rank: Professional Non-Faculty
Appointment Date: August 2027
Application Deadline : Screening of applications will begin after December 2, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Required Application Documents :
Cover letter that addresses the candidate’s skills and qualifications for this position, no more than two pages in length.
Curriculum Vitae.
Names and contact information for three professional references.
Link to video of collaborative piano performance and/or rehearsal.
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Irena Ravitskaya
iaravitskaya@fhsu.edu
About the Program :
Music and Theatre, in the School of Visual and Performing Arts, consists of 15 full-time-faculty and offers B.M. degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, and Music Composition, and B.A. in Music. The program offers a wide variety of performances to the public including music theatre, opera, instrumental and vocal ensembles, chamber music, the Tiger Marching Band, the Hays Symphony, theatrical performances, and faculty artist and guest artist recitals. The program is housed in Malloy Hall, consisting of two rehearsal halls, a theatre, several classroom spaces, practice rooms, and faculty studios. We are committed to expanding access to students in the region and around the globe. For more…