Voice Department Student Accompanist - Strings

Berklee College of Music • Boston, MA

1d • $18 - $18

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed