Aspire: Five Week Program Support Accompanist

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the Aspire program, a five-week initiative. The accompanist will work with a rhythm section and perform a variety of musical styles including pop, rock, jazz, Latin, country, R&B, and funk. The program culminates in a short concert with the ensemble. This is a student employment opportunity within the Berklee community, offering part-time work (10-15 hours per week) to help with living expenses and provide professional and educational growth.

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 (exception: summer employment without enrollment if pre-registered for fall).
Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (first-semester students are exempt until completion of their first semester).
Federal Work Study students may apply.
In good disciplinary standing.
Must be located in the U.S.
Ability to sight-read lead sheets and rhythm section charts that have time slashes, chord progressions and additional rhythmic figures.
Reliable, patient, cooperative, and open to taking direction or critique.

Nice To Haves

Upright and/or electric bassists.

Responsibilities

Sight-read lead sheets and rhythm section charts with time slashes, chord progressions, and additional rhythmic figures.
Perform with a rhythm section covering a wide variety of musical styles.
Participate in a short concert with the ensemble at the end of the program.
Be reliable, patient, and cooperative.
Be open to taking direction or critique from instructors and students.
Treat prospective undergraduate students as members of the community.