Piano Accompanists for Solos (if not playing with SmartMusic)
Most solos have an accompaniment of some sort. Students have the option to perform their solo with SmartMusic (computer) or may hire a professional piano accompanist (human being). To have the most authentic experience possible, and if you are working on advancing your skills to an even higher level, we encourage you to seek out a professional piano accompanist (a person). If a professional accompanist and/or their fees are not an option at this time, performing with SmartMusic (a computer) is the other option.
In very few cases, a solo will be published as “unaccompanied” and then no accompanist/accompaniment is needed. Most ensembles do not need an accompanist. Piano solos also do not need a piano accompanist.
Please remember, accompanists are professional musicians and should be paid appropriately for their services. Please ask the accompanist for more information regarding their fee and rehearsal availability. The student musician should be well-prepared on their solo prior to the first rehearsal with the accompaniment. Typically, students should have two rehearsals with the accompanist prior to their performance day.
Piano Accompanist Contact Information
Karen Anderson: 630-653-1162
Mandy Bajek Harnack: 630-935-7776; [email protected] (email preferred)
Juli Mozockie: 630-793-9222; [email protected]
Nancy Salzman: 630-668-2293
Marsha Webster: 630-858-4816
Sue Young: 630-545-0823
In very few cases, a solo will be published as “unaccompanied” and then no accompanist/accompaniment is needed. Most ensembles do not need an accompanist. Piano solos also do not need a piano accompanist.
Please remember, accompanists are professional musicians and should be paid appropriately for their services. Please ask the accompanist for more information regarding their fee and rehearsal availability. The student musician should be well-prepared on their solo prior to the first rehearsal with the accompaniment. Typically, students should have two rehearsals with the accompanist prior to their performance day.
Piano Accompanist Contact Information
Karen Anderson: 630-653-1162
Mandy Bajek Harnack: 630-935-7776; [email protected] (email preferred)
Juli Mozockie: 630-793-9222; [email protected]
Nancy Salzman: 630-668-2293
Marsha Webster: 630-858-4816
Sue Young: 630-545-0823