Voice Department Student Accompanist - Piano

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 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.

**Essential Functions/Primary Duties and Responsibilities:**

* Help voice students prepare for careers in music by accompanying voice classes
* Contribute to the classroom experience by modeling professional musical standards

**Required Skills:**

* 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

**Required Experience:**

* 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

**Additional Comments:** 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.

**Skills Learned:**

* 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

**Application Materials:**

Resume/CV; Interview, Audition, 1 Semester Probationary Period, Orientation, Scheduling

Quote from former Voice Department Student Accompanist:

*"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."*

Hourly Rate: 17.51

Hiring Manager: Ed Broms