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Interlochen Arts Academy seeks a dedicated, emerging and eager classically based pianist who is at the beginning of their career in dance accompaniment for ballet, repertoire and contemporary and collaborative dance techniques. The dance division is embarking on an exciting chapter in its history as it moves into a brand-new dance center featuring four large studios overlooking Green Lake, all featuring grand pianos and state of the art audio equipment. Under the mentorship of the Head of Music for Dance, this internship presents a unique opportunity for practice and growth for any musician who aspires to accompany dance classes and rehearsals for companies and schools and/or conduct for large scale and chamber sized dance productions. 

Position Summary:

This one or two semester position is ideal for a recent university graduate or current university graduate student seeking invaluable hands-on experience in music for dance. Ideal candidates should have a basic familiarity with classical ballet repertoire and a willingness to learn new dance repertoire as deemed appropriate and needed for the program’s rehearsals and performances. Candidates may also have teaching opportunities with dance students along with opportunities to perform in productions as well. The internship presents a wealth of learning opportunities along with possibilities to meet numerous guest instructors, choreographers and stagers from dance organizations across the globe.

Interlochen can provide on-campus housing, access to breakfast, lunch and dinner at Stone Cafeteria and a monthly stipend plus health benefits for this unique opportunity. Interlochen Arts Academy may provide a semester narrative evaluation if a candidate is eligible to receive credit from their university for this position. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, source, arrange and play music for classical ballet, character, pas de deux, variations, pointe and technique for the male dancer classes for both majors and elective course offerings

• Provide music, largely of an improvisatory nature, for accompanying contemporary technique classes in tandem with instructor of contemporary dance 

• Learn scenes and dances from classical ballets in our repertory and play them for rehearsals in the studio and on stage. Examples of recent ballets include: The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, and Raymonda.

• Work with the Director of Dance, Orchestra Conductor and Music Librarian to edit and prepare music for ballets. This might involve assisting at orchestral rehearsals, keeping track of music cuts and interpolations, etc.

• Help edit recordings of music for dance performances

• Organize and maintain a library of music for rehearsals and classes.

• Assist with training student accompanists. 

• Assist in preparing materials for lectures on music for dance 

• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.

For a complete job description and to apply, go to www.interlochen.org/careers.  Application Materials:

• Letter of interest indicating current experience and future aspirations in dance and accompaniment.
• Resume
• Video clip of your piano performance

Education:  Bachelor Degree preferred or near completion.

Experience:  Emerging and eager classically based pianist who is at the beginning of their career in dance accompaniment for ballet, repertoire and contemporary and collaborative dance techniques

Equipment Familiarity: Basic technology skills needed - email and google suite 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Outstanding interpersonal skills

• Strong organization skills

• Enthusiasm for work with highly skilled, pre-professional teenagers

• Excellent sight-reading abilities

Physical Demands:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation, and to verbally communicate to exchange information. 

 Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

 Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

 Reasonable Accommodation Statement: 

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.  Regular, acceptable attendance for work (excluding excused absences and periods of leave) is an essential function of the job and must be maintained to be successful.   Reasonable accommodations that do not cause undue hardship may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  Employees who wish to request an accommodation or assistance are responsible for notifying the Organization of their request and engaging in interactive communication with ICA to determine available options

Work Environment: 

Work if performed primarily in a standard office and classroom environment with extensive internal and external stakeholder contact. 

Safeguarding our students, guests, and employees is a valued mission within Interlochen Center for the Arts. As a condition of employment, Interlochen Center for the Arts requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption. Prior to beginning employment, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and all new hires will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to their start date.

Benefits:

Health, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid and voluntary life insurance

Employer paid short and long-term disability

Employee development & tuition reimbursement programs

Sick Time 

Employee discounts to Interlochen events and performances

About Interlochen Center for the Arts

Interlochen Center for the Arts is the recipient of the National Medal of Arts and the only organization in the world that brings together: a 2,500-student summer camp program; a 500-student fine arts boarding high school; opportunities for hundreds of adults to engage in fulfilling artistic and creative programs; two 24-hour listener-supported public radio stations (classical music and news); more than 600 arts presentations annually by students, faculty and world-renowned guest artists; a global alumni base spanning eight decades, including leaders in arts and all other endeavors. For information, visit Interlochen online at www.interlochen.org. Interlochen Center for the Arts includes: Interlochen Arts AcademyInterlochen Arts Academy, a fine arts boarding high school, offers the highest quality artistic training combined with comprehensive college-preparatory academics. The Academy also offers post-graduate opportunities. Interlochen Arts CampYoung artists from around the world gather at Interlochen each summer to learn, create and perform alongside leading artists and instructors. Programs are offered to students in grades three through twelve. Interlochen College of Creative ...ArtsAdult artists thrive on opportunities to learn and express themselves creatively. The College of Creative Arts offers programs in a variety of arts disciplines. Interlochen Public RadioClassical Music: 88.7 FM, Interlochen; 88.5 FM, Mackinaw City; and 100.9 FM, East Jordan/CharlevoixNews Radio: 91.5 FM, Traverse City; 90.1 FM, Harbor Springs/Petoskey; 89.7 FM, Manistee/LudingtonStreaming online at ipr.interlochen.org. Through two listener-supported broadcast services, Interlochen Public Radio (IPR) connects northwest Michigan with arts, news and culture on a global scale. IPR also gives significant focus to local and regional news, information and artists. Interlochen PresentsInterlochen brings dozens of world-renowned artists to northwest Michigan, enhancing the region’s position on the global arts map. Interlochen presents more than 600 events each year by students, faculty and guest artists, making Interlochen one of the nation’s largest arts presenters.

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