Graduate Assistant for BCB Summer Programs

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

6d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Graduate Assistants/Assistant Musical Directors, alongside supervising Musical Theatre faculty, deliver rigorous and inclusive early-level musical theatre training in dance, singing, song interpretation, and ensemble work to 12–14 year old collaborators working toward a culminating public share. Students in this position must be currently enrolled in one of the Conservatory's Graduate Vocal Pedagogy degree programs: the MFA in Musical Theater Vocal Pedagogy or the MM in Vocal Pedagogy.

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 employment exception: student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester.
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.
Comfort with musical theatre dance styles, particularly jazz, and working command of musical theatre song styles across the canon in performance.
Sight reading, beginning music theory competency, and basic piano sufficient for vocal practice.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a wide range of skill levels and learner temperaments in a pre-teen/teen population.
Currently enrolled in one of the Conservatory's Graduate Vocal Pedagogy degree programs: the MFA in Musical Theater Vocal Pedagogy or the MM in Vocal Pedagogy.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience teaching pre-teens and teens, or a clearly articulated interest in working with this population.
Capacity to play a musical instrument — any — well enough to accompany performance.
Songwriting and arranging skills, and coursework or experience in teaching pedagogy.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of supervising Musical Theatre faculty, Graduate Assistants will: coach small groups in dance, choral, and ensemble work
serve as active musical and movement role models in rehearsal
provide individualized vocal and stylistic feedback; and contribute to the musical preparation of repertoire for daily and final shares
prepare and manage classroom and rehearsal materials
take attendance
support daily program operations
organize and facilitate Brown Bag Conversations — guided discussions of contemporary industry issues pitched for a teen audience