Summer Programs Accompanist

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 19,900 - 28,343; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time employment opportunities

Professional and educational growth opportunities

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is hiring accompanists for summer programs requiring piano, bass, guitar, and drums. Candidates must be current students at Berklee or Boston Conservatory and excel in sight-reading lead sheets and rhythm charts.

The role involves playing with a rhythm section in diverse styles including pop, jazz, and funk. The hourly rate is $17.51, making this a great opportunity for professional growth while contributing to the campus community.

Qualifications

• Must be able to sight-read lead sheets and rhythm section charts.
• Candidates should be reliable, patient, and cooperative.
• Seeking both upright and electric bassists.

Responsibilities

• Play with a rhythm section across various music styles.
• Work in varied ensembles as part of the house band.

Skills

Sight-reading lead sheets

Cooperative

Reliable

Open to critique

Education

Current student at Berklee or Boston Conservatory

Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

Tools

Piano

Bass

Guitar

Drums

Job description

Eligibility 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).
• Maintain 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 students may apply.
• Be in good disciplinary standing.
• Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please visit www.berklee.edu/se.

Accompanist Position Overview

Seven of the summer programs happening on campus this summer require accompanists on piano, bass, guitar, and drums. These accompanists will be hired as the “house band” to work in varied ensembles. Also available are positions in ensembles performing on other instruments depending on the needs of program directors.

Experience and Qualifications

• All accompanists must be able to sight‑read lead sheets and rhythm section charts that have time slashes, chord progressions, and additional rhythmic figures.
• Candidates must also be reliable, patient, cooperative and be open to taking direction or critique from the instructors/students.
• The students are prospective undergraduate students at Berklee and we expect them to be treated as you would other members of the community.
• Seeking both upright and/or electric bassists.

Ensemble Expectations

You will be playing with a rhythm section, and the material will cover a wide variety of styles including, but not limited to, pop, rock, jazz, Latin, country, R&B, and funk.

Important: Only candidates who have completed ALL of these requirements can be considered. Additional questions can be directed to Oisín McAuley, [e-mail].

Hourly Rate: $17.51

Hiring Manager: Katarina Douglas

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 per week, as well as daily opportunities for project‑based temporary employment, student employment is a great opportunity for professional and educational growth.