Credit-Free Instructor, Collaborative Pianist (Academy Program)
About the role
Job Description:
About the Academy Program / Advanced Performance Program
The Academy Program for Young Artists offers participants a comprehensive music education featuring a balanced, performance-based course of study, with inspiring opportunities to creatively work and perform with professional musicians and world renowned instructors. The Academy Program participants hone their performance skills and gain essential artistic experience in a variety of settings, including masterclasses and performances for audiences that may consist of peers, faculty members, guest artists and the public. The Academy Program is divided into distinct levels: Junior, Intermediate, Associate and Senior. The Academy Program's reputation is known and respected throughout the world, with many of its graduates being sought-after and continuing their musical studies in leading post-secondary music schools in Canada, the United States and Europe.
About the Role
The Faculty of Continuing Education, Conservatory, invites applications for a Collaborative pianist position for the Academy Program. The successful candidate will offer comprehensive training to students through weekly private sessions.
This position will be offered as a one year contract, with possible annual renewal.
Responsibilities
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The successful candidate will offer comprehensive collaborative sessions to instrumentalists in the Academy Program and/or Advanced Performance Program (APP).
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Will be responsible for organizing weekly rehearsals with students during the Academic year.
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Will need to be available for Academy/APP activities (Masterclasses) on Monday afternoons and evenings.
Qualifications
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The instructor must have good sight reading skills, and have the ability to learn repertoire quickly.
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Must have experience with advanced string repertoire.
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Must have prior experience as a collaborative pianist, and have a deep interest in the role.
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Must have a flexible mindset, and a comfort level with unpredictable live performances.
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Must have good communication skills, and experience working with youth.
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Masters Degree in piano performance preferred or several years experience in piano performance and collaboration.
Audition Requirements for finalists
- Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 4 in A minor, first mov’t
- Short solo piano piece (own selection)
- Quick study piece to be sent 1-2 days prior to the audition
- Sight reading
Audition dates: May 14, 2026 - 4:00pm - 9:00pm.
For more information about the position contact: lmatiation@mtroyal.ca
Closing Date: May 11, 2026
A cover letter and resume should be submitted as part of your application in .pdf format. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number] [Title of Contents].pdf (ex. Smith, X00000, Curriculum Vitae.pdf).
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About Mount Royal University
Welcome to Mount Royal University, where we foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness, and where talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.
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Credit-Free Instructor, Collaborative Pianist (Academy Program)
About the role
Job Description:
About the Academy Program / Advanced Performance Program
The Academy Program for Young Artists offers participants a comprehensive music education featuring a balanced, performance-based course of study, with inspiring opportunities to creatively work and perform with professional musicians and world renowned instructors. The Academy Program participants hone their performance skills and gain essential artistic experience in a variety of settings, including masterclasses and performances for audiences that may consist of peers, faculty members, guest artists and the public. The Academy Program is divided into distinct levels: Junior, Intermediate, Associate and Senior. The Academy Program's reputation is known and respected throughout the world, with many of its graduates being sought-after and continuing their musical studies in leading post-secondary music schools in Canada, the United States and Europe.
About the Role
The Faculty of Continuing Education, Conservatory, invites applications for a Collaborative pianist position for the Academy Program. The successful candidate will offer comprehensive training to students through weekly private sessions.
This position will be offered as a one year contract, with possible annual renewal.
Responsibilities
-
The successful candidate will offer comprehensive collaborative sessions to instrumentalists in the Academy Program and/or Advanced Performance Program (APP).
-
Will be responsible for organizing weekly rehearsals with students during the Academic year.
-
Will need to be available for Academy/APP activities (Masterclasses) on Monday afternoons and evenings.
Qualifications
-
The instructor must have good sight reading skills, and have the ability to learn repertoire quickly.
-
Must have experience with advanced string repertoire.
-
Must have prior experience as a collaborative pianist, and have a deep interest in the role.
-
Must have a flexible mindset, and a comfort level with unpredictable live performances.
-
Must have good communication skills, and experience working with youth.
-
Masters Degree in piano performance preferred or several years experience in piano performance and collaboration.
Audition Requirements for finalists
- Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 4 in A minor, first mov’t
- Short solo piano piece (own selection)
- Quick study piece to be sent 1-2 days prior to the audition
- Sight reading
Audition dates: May 14, 2026 - 4:00pm - 9:00pm.
For more information about the position contact: lmatiation@mtroyal.ca
Closing Date: May 11, 2026
A cover letter and resume should be submitted as part of your application in .pdf format. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number] [Title of Contents].pdf (ex. Smith, X00000, Curriculum Vitae.pdf).
Not the right fit? Search for Credit jobs in Calgary, AB
About Mount Royal University
Welcome to Mount Royal University, where we foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness, and where talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.