Composition Score-Prep Mentor

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 at Berklee.
* Enrolled 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: [www.berklee.edu/se](http://www.berklee.edu/se).
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The Composition Score-Prep Mentor will provide peer support to composition students as they prepare scores for their composition portfolio, performances, and readings.
The composition department is seeking a composition student who has completed Scoring for Full Orchestra (CM-441) and has a strong understanding of orchestral notation, score preparation, and music-notation practices.
The student mentor will be available for designated evening hours for drop-in consultations, helping other composition students troubleshoot notation questions and improve the presentation of their scores.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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The Composition Score-Prep Mentor will: 

* Be available for drop-in mentoring sessions one evening a week, from 6:00–8:00 PM on either Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday
* Assist composition students with score preparation and notation.
* Answer questions about orchestral and chamber-music notation.
* Help students identify and correct notation errors or inconsistencies.
* Help students prepare clear and readable scores suitable for portfolio submission, rehearsals, performances, and readings.
* Refer students to appropriate faculty or resources

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge:
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* Successful completion of Scoring for Full Orchestra (CM-441).
* Familiarity with professional music-notation software (Dorico, Finale, Sibelius, Musescore)
* Ability to read and work confidently with musical scores.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to provide constructive, supportive feedback to fellow students.

**Application Requirements:**
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Applicants should upload the following: 

* CV
* One orchestral or large ensemble score
* One chamber music score

Submitted scores should demonstrate the applicant's ability to prepare clear, accurate, and readable musical notation.

Hourly Rate: 17.51

Hiring Manager: Eliza Howells