<p>Utah Valley University is seeking a Specialist - Theatrical Arts Accompanist who brings creativity, collaboration, and a strong musical foundation to the classroom and stage. In this role, you'll partner with instructors and theatre directors to provide high-quality accompaniment that strengthens the rhythm, expression, and overall impact of courses and productions. You'll support an engaging, student-centered learning environment, helping learners develop their skills and meet their goals. As part of a professional and collaborative team, you'll contribute to the well-being of the department and the college while advancing meaningful experiences for both students and staff.</p> <ul> <li>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.  </li><li>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.  </li><li>Improves professionally and maintains expertise in technical skills and breadth of repertoire.  </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>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. </p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelor's Degree in music performance preferred.Knowledge</p> <ul> <li>Basic knowledge and understanding of terminology used in performance classes. </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <ul> <li>Proven professional skills and previous experience accompanying a wide range of musical styles. </li></ul> <p>Abilities</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Ability to interact with students in a positive and supportive manner.  </li><li>Ability to make musical adjustments to accommodate student needs and teacher instructions. </li></ul>