Voice Class Accompanist | Sight-Reading Pro & Pianist

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music's Voice Department seeks student accompanists to support voice students across classes, as part of Berklee’s mission to develop professional musicians. Accompanists serve solo piano or with rhythm section; hours range from a single class per week up to 15 hours per week.

Hourly compensation is provided, with the Hiring Manager listed as Ed Broms and the role based in Boston. This student employment opportunity emphasizes professional standards and collaborative learning

Qualifications

• Willing to take direction and guidance from classroom faculty
• Sensitive to the needs of vocalists and instrumentalists in an ensemble setting
• Promote a climate of respect for personal and cultural differences
• High level of skill as an accompanist with several years of formal lessons or playing
• Excellent sight-reading skills (lead sheets and scores)
• Experience playing for vocalists in solo or ensemble settings

Responsibilities

• Accompany voice classes as either a solo pianist or with a rhythm section
• Help voice students prepare for careers in music
• Contribute to the classroom experience by modeling professional musical standards

Skills

Sight-reading

Accompanist

Ensemble experience

Vocal accompaniment

Job description

Berklee College of Music's Voice Department seeks student accompanists to support voice students across classes, as part of Berklee’s mission to develop professional musicians. Accompanists serve solo piano or with rhythm section; hours range from a single class per week up to 15 hours per week.

Hourly compensation is provided, with the Hiring Manager listed as Ed Broms and the role based in Boston. This student employment opportunity emphasizes professional standards and collaborative learning