Piano Lab Accompanist

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus employment

Project-based temporary work

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is hiring for student employment opportunities on campus. The role involves joining rhythm sections to accompany pianists in Piano Department labs and ensembles, collaborating with the course faculty and fellow musicians.

Ideal candidates are current Berklee or Boston Conservatory students, enrolled at least half-time, with a valid SSN and meeting GPA requirements. Acoustic bass is preferred, and the position offers on-campus work with exposure to a wide range of music

Qualifications

• Current Berklee or Boston Conservatory student
• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree/diploma/certificate program
• Summer employment allowed if pre-registered for upcoming fall
• Have a valid US SSN
• Maintains valid visa status as applicable
• GPA at least 2.0
• First-semester students may work
• Federal Work-Study eligibility may apply
• In good disciplinary standing
• Must be located in the US

Responsibilities

• Play rhythm sections to accompany pianists in Piano Department labs and ensembles
• Work with the course faculty and rhythm section members to back the pianists
• Acoustic bass preferred in most classes; ensemble play at rating 3+
• Gain experience across a wide range of music and professional development

Skills

Current student

Half-time enrollment

SSN valid

Visa status

GPA 2.0

First-semester eligible

Federal Work-Study

Good standing

Located in U.S.

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Enrolled in degree/diploma/certificate

Job description

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.

Bassists and drummers (and occasionally guitarists) play as rhythm sections to accompany the pianists in Piano Department labs and ensembles.

Work with the faculty member in charge of the course and the other members of the rhythm section to provide solid backup to the pianists in the class.

Acoustic bass (as opposed to electric) is preferred by the majority of classes; in general, this position is only suitable to players with ensemble ratings of 3+.

Students will be exposed to a wide range of music and gain valuable skill in accompanying Pay Rate: 17.51 Hiring Manager: Brian Rust

If you are looking to get involved with the Berklee community while earning some money, you may want to consider applying for student employment.

The Student Employment program provides opportunities for you to work part-time on campus, thereby helping you to meet some of your living expenses.

With more than 900 positions ranging from 10 to 15 hours of work per week, as well as daily opportunities for project-based temporary employment, student employment is a great opportunity for professional and educational growth.