Job Description
Associate Pianist, The Royal Ballet - Covent GardenFixed Term Contract - 10 monthsStart date: September 2025 Salary £28,808 pro rata p.a. for the fixed termLocation: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden The Royal Ballet is seeking an Associate Pianist. Applications for the Associate Pianist role are invited from pianists aspiring to gain experience of the particular skills required to play for professional ballet class and rehearsals.
Reporting to the Head of Music, the Associate Pianist will be able to initially learn the skills required to play for class and rehearsal, with coaching sessions from members of the Music Department, before beginning to play for company classes and rehearsals after a few months. The post is offered as a fixed term contract for 10 months during the main ballet season, from September 2025 - June 2026.Reporting to the Head of Music, the successful applicant will have directed study and preparation to gain experience of The Royal Ballet repertoire and of playing for scheduled class and rehearsals, as well as other events with The Royal Ballet. The programme includes coaching and guidance on building networks relevant to the role and the profession.The ideal candidate will be a professional team player with these qualities: A high level of pianism and general musicianship, and a good understanding of the dance-music relationship Some experience of playing for professional ballet class and rehearsal or the ability to...