Accompanist Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for accompanist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for musical accompaniment for dance classes by improvising on Hand drums, or playing from memory.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience playing for singers and knowledge of musical theatre
• Minimal improvisational skills are necessary to play brief introductions for each exercise and cadences when music ends early (training can be provide regarding details)
• Experience improvising on piano or percussion for modern dance
• Experience sight-reading and/or improvising on piano for ballet classes
• Experience improvising on piano for ballet classes
• Broad familiarity with the repertoire in the selected area of concentration
• Understanding of musical styles
• For pianists working with Music Theater singers

I am excited to be applying for the position of accompanist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for musical accompaniment for dance classes, choral groups and/or individual performances.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Accompany choir, ensembles, and soloists
• Provide music during prelude, offertory, postlude, special services
• Be part of the music ministry team under the leadership of the Music Director
• Advanced piano and collaborative ensemble skills
• Advanced sight reading skills
• A credential from a school of music or similar institution
• Flexible schedule and willing to in a changing environment
• Advanced classical piano technique

Please consider me for the accompanist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for musically interesting aural accompaniment for weekly dance technique classes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Sensitivity to the needs of singers or instrumentalists
• Possess a collaborative approach to music making
• Bachelor’s in Music Performance
• Previous experience as an accompanist strongly preferred
• Advanced piano skills
• Broad familiarity with college level choral and vocal literature
• Strong sight-reading skills
• Excellent piano/accompanying and vocal coaching skills

I am excited to be applying for the position of accompanist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for appropriate organ/piano music for the 11:00 traditional Sunday service, generally including but not limited to: Gathering Music, Prelude, Hymns (selected by the Pastors).

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• High level of communication skills necessary
• Authentic relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Love and respect for all people
• Attested musical skills on the organ and piano
• Strong team player with the rest of the staff and congregation
• Committed to the church's vision, mission, leadership, and people
• The Organist/Accompanist shall report to the Director of Music concerning the condition and maintenance needs of the organ and pianos, including tunings, repairs
• Accompany congregational singing in worship services

Please consider me for the accompanist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for piano accompaniment for college music activities to include choirs/instrumental/solo rehearsals and performances, assists students to read the assigned music with the right tempo, rhythm, pitch, diction and style.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Advanced skill in arranging music for vocalists
• Basic improvisational technique but a preference will be given to those with advanced improvisational skills in classical and other styles
• Basic improvisational technique
• Experience arranging music for vocalists
• Experience composing new work for dance at the collegiate or professional level
• Experience mentoring new musicians
• Demonstrated knowledge of musical repertoire
• Experience in following musical direction