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Pianist</p> <p class="image"><img src="http://www.elenagreco.com/assets/salon/Saraceni-St-Cecilia-and-the-Angel.jpg" width="252" height="319"> <br><br></p> <p class="title2"><a href="http://www.elenagreco.com/salon.htm">The Music Salon&#153;</a></p> <p class="title2"><a href="http://www.elenagreco.com/salonpersonnel.htm">Salon Personnel Bios</a></p> <p class="title2"><a href="http://www.elenagreco.com/salonprograms.htm">Past Salon Programs</a></p> </td> </tr> <!--BODY--> <tr> <td class="maintext"> <p class="maintext"> <br>The Music Salon&#153; is a very different kind of performance, and we need a different kind of pianist to support our singers and instrumentalists. The pianist who plays for The Music Salon is extremely important in providing the support and foundation for the group, not only with their musical and accompanying skills, but with their attitude and feeling.</p> <p class="maintext">The Music Salon&#153; is a place for performers to perform without the usual judgment that is present in an audience. I carefully orchestrate an environment which provides the maximum safety in order to support creativity and freedom for the artists. The Music Salon is a place for us to have a committed, understanding audience of peers and to receive their contribution in the form of active listening, encouragement, inspiration and networking&#8212;in short, <strong>a creative laboratory for musicians and other artists</strong>. We can preview new material, stretch beyond our perceived limitations, allow the space for spontaneity and improvise without fear.</p> <p class="maintext">Each salon consists of approximately two hours of music, followed by refreshments and time for conversation. Any genre of acoustic music is welcome at The Music Salon&#153;&nbsp;&#8211; classical, Broadway, cabaret, folk, jazz or Latin. Attendance at <em>The Music Salon</em> is <strong>by invitation only</strong>. It is not open to the public or to spectators in order to maintain a safe and comfortable space for the creative artists. Listening <em>and</em> performing are required.</p> <p class="maintext">Here are the details for the accompanist:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Requirements:</strong> <br>- Must have a kind, supportive, non-judgmental attitude toward the singers and musicians <br>- Mature and experienced musician with excellent sightreading skills <br>- Proficient at supporting singers and instrumentalists well by following their breathing, phrasing and tempi <br>- Comfortable accompanying any classical genre or style, as well as popular genres, usually Broadway and American songbook <br>- Be willing to read occasionally from a lead sheet (perfection not required or expected, just an enthusiastic attempt) <br>- Have a commitment to creative expression, both theirs and others' <br>- The pianist plays for about one hour and listens for about one hour. <li><strong>Logistics:</strong> <br>- Korg 88-key digital keyboard, Roland KC-60 keyboard amp, 2 keyboard benches, metronome <br>- We meet on the Upper West Side of Manhattan: <a href="http://www.elenagreco.com/map.htm">click here for address/map/directions</a>. <br>- Dress is casual and comfortable; jeans are fine. <br>- The Music Salon meets on the second Sunday of every month from 3:30-5:30, followed by refreshments and conversation. <br>- Compensation is $120. <li><strong>Perks:</strong> <br>- The pianist is an essential and extremely important part of The Music Salon&#153; and is treated respectfully by everyone. <br>- You're welcome and encouraged to stay afterward for refreshments and conversation to get acquainted with the performers. You will meet wonderful singers and instrumentalists who might be interested in your services in the future. I don't believe any pianist has played for the salon without coming away with at least one client or an accompanying engagement. <br>- You are very welcome to play piano repertoire of your own. <br>- You will experience playing in a unique, relaxed and supportive environment and probably have a lot of fun! </ul> <p class="maintext">If you are interested in joining us, or know of a pianist who might be, you are warmly invited to let me know by <a href="mailto:egreco@elenagreco.com">emailing</a> me. <br><br><br></p> <!--END BODY--> <!--FOOTER--> <p class="art">The image is "St. Cecilia and the Angel" by Carlo Saraceni (Italian Baroque).</p> <p class="brought"><em>The Music Salon</em>&#153; is brought to you by</p> <p class="image"><img src="http://www.elenagreco.com/assets/elenagrecomultimedia/TheaterCurtainEarthSmall.jpg"> <p class="brought"><a href="www.elenagreco.com/elenagrecomultimedia.htm">Elena Greco Multimedia Productions&#153;</a>.</p> <p class="cr"> All written, audio and graphic material on this website is copyrighted and protected by federal copyright law. <br>Elena Greco Multimedia Productions&#8482;,The Music Salon&#8482; and Singers Healing Circle&#8482; are protected by federal trademark law. <br>Prakasha&#174; is a federally-registered trademark. <br>&#169; Copyright Elena Greco <script language="Javascript"> <!-- var thedate = new Date(); document.write(thedate.getFullYear()); --> </script> </p> </td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>