Voice Department Student Accompanist - Bass

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:
Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory olled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN). Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester. Federal Work Study student may apply. In good disciplinary standing. Must be located in the U.S. For complete program details, please go to our website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Voice Department is seeking Accompanists to support voice students in a wide range of classes, offered as part of Berklee’s mission to develop and prepare students for careers in music. Accompanists accompany classes as either a solo pianist or with a rhythm section. Hours range from a single class per week (typically 2 hours), up to the maximum of 15 hours per week.

• Help voice students prepare for careers in music by accompanying voice classes

• Willing to take direction and guidance from classroom faculty
• Sensitive to the needs of vocalists and instrumentalists in an ensemble setting
• Interested in cultivating a supportive learning environment
• Interested in promoting a climate of respect for personal and cultural differences

• High level of skill as an Accompanist (generally meaning several years of formal lessons and / or playing)
• Excellent sight-reading skills (both lead sheets and fully realized scores)
• Experience playing for vocalists in both a solo or ensemble setting

Student accompanists are assigned weekly classes for the semester, based on both class schedule and stylistic strengths. Pianists also occasionally accompany voice students in private lessons.

• Sight-reading
• Applied harmony
• Comping
• Voicings
• Rhythm section playing
• Chart-writing
• Contemporary styles
• Session work
• Rehearsal techniques
• Vocal accompaniment
• Arranging and scoring
• Studio recording techniques
• Educational methods
• Interpersonal and social skills
• Professional behaviors and responsibilities

• Resume/CV
• Interview
• Audition
• 1 Semester Probationary Period
• Orientation
• Scheduling

"I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to be part of the Accompanist Program, it’s been an amazing experience. At the beginning I wasn’t completely conscious of the huge impact this job position would have on me, both as a musician, but also as a person. But I leave with a lot of experiences, a lot of learning and, the most important, a lot of friendships that I’m sure will last a lifetime."

$17.51

Ed Broms