Before the first semester of employment and before each subsequent semester of renewal, the scholarship accompanist is issued a contract which outlines specific terms. To obtain more information regarding eligibility, audition requirements, and factors for renewal, contact the Coordinator of Keyboard Studies. Please contact the Coordinator of Keyboard Studies for further details. Lesson Accompanists are provided whenever possible for voice majors and voice minors. After auditions of accompanists are complete and after consulting with the vocal faculty, the Keyboard Coordinator will make assignments.
Recital accompanists are available for required recitals only.
Recital accompanists are generally paid from a separate account for which approval and a form must be obtained in advance from the Department Chair. These numbers must be adhered to for budgetary reasons and must be planned to include not only the rehearsal time but the performance time as well. Accompanists' time cards or recital forms must be returned which specify the exact number of hours or parts of hours spent with the student in rehearsal or performance. Any accompanying time in addition to the maximums stated above is at the discretion of the accompanist, who may request payment from the student at a mutually agreed-upon rate. The student should request this clarification in advance to avoid any misunderstandings.