She has a lot of experience as an accompanist, and currently plays piano for several choirs including the Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Community Choir, Sarisbury Choral Society and the Somborne Singers, as well as regularly accompanying instrumental and vocal soloists in concerts, recitals and exams.
She regularly performs as a chamber musician, including playing piano in Duo Dolcissimo with oboist Fiona Jones, and piano and violin in the chamber ensemble Bella Armonia. Sophie has been performing music from a young age and has played in ensembles and orchestras of many different sizes and styles, including the Southampton Youth Orchestra and Wind Band, the Royal Holloway Symphony, Philharmonic and Film Orchestras, and Pops Incorporated UK. She studied for her Bachelor of Music degree at Royal Holloway, University of London, where she specialised in performance and composition, and graduated in 2011 with an upper second class honours. The Choral Warm-Up - Accompanist Supplement with CD Core Vocal Exercises by James Jordan, Marilyn Shenenberger, Book. She has a Grade 8 Distinction in piano and violin and a Grade 8 Merit in bassoon, and she achieved her DipABRSM Diploma in piano performance in 2010. She began learning piano and violin when she was 8 years old, and bassoon when she was 11. To apply for this position, complete the web form.įor more information regarding the availability of the position, contact Andrew Mountin, Director of Music in Campus Ministry, at (414) 288-3695 or via email.Sophie Aynsley is a classically trained musician living near Romsey, Hampshire.
Mass of the Holy Spirit (last Sunday in August).All-University Liturgies and rehearsals for these liturgies, including:.Wednesday evening choir rehearsal from 5-7 p.m.She was the accompanist for the Columbia Choral Society many years ago and is very excited to be with them again. Sunday Mass at the Church of the Gesu with pre-Mass warmup Hilbish is very passionate about the art of accompanying and has been the pianist for many different choral groups in the Columbia area. Improvise on a liturgical song given only the chords and melody line.Sight-read a choral score and hymns / songs of contrasting styles.Prepare and play two contrasting pieces from classical piano repertoire.The audition will consist of the following: Commitment to attendance at weekly rehearsals and liturgiesĪpplicants will be contacted about scheduling an audition time upon receipt of the completed application.Experience playing for Catholic liturgies (preferred but not required).Improvisational skills and working knowledge of fundamental music theory.High level of piano and choral score sight reading ability.Extensive piano background required (seven to ten years of study).Current Marquette undergraduate or graduate student.The position may be renewed on a yearly basis. A $4,000 stipend will be awarded to a Marquette undergraduate or graduate student exhibiting strong piano and improvisational skills, sight-reading ability and a proficient level of choral score reading ability. But, at the same time, being a director only can help students. If you can be the accompanist, you will save the school money. Accompanists are super valuable in a choir setting. Share with the interviewer on how you get the best sound out of your students. Applications are now being accepted for the position of piano accompanist for the Marquette University Liturgical Choir. Every choral director has their understanding of what makes a quality choral sound.
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