Rebecca Wilt
Collaborative Pianist



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Joint Responsibilities | Pianist's Responsibilities | Soloist's Responsibilities


Pianist's Responsibilities


  1. With ample notice from the soloist, you should be available to play in your soloist's lessons, studio, and guest masterclasses, recitals, and juries.

  2. Before committing yourself to an accompanying situation:
    • Look over the music, read it at the piano or listen to a recording of the piece(s).
    • Considering your your level of technique, sightreading skills, speed of learning, and the time available, is it within your capabilities.

  3. Only accept commitments you are sure you can satisfy.

  4. If you are unavoidable unable to fulfill your commitment, you are responsible for finding an adequate replacement and to inform all involved parties of the change.

  5. Protect your professional reputation by being on time and adequately prepared for all rehearsals, lessons, and public performances.

  6. Refuse to allow your soloist talk you into doing something in public that may appear to jeopardize your professional standing.

  7. Immediately enter all schedule changes in your calendar. Managing several schedules is difficult!

  8. You may find it easier to compile a notebook of copied vocal music from each soloist, rather than tote around numerous anthologies.

  9. Get word by word translations of songs and arias from your soloist or through your own research.

© Rebecca Wilt 2009