Piano Lab Accompanist

Berklee College of Music • Boston, MA

21d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Bassists and drummers (and occasionally guitarists) play as rhythm sections to accompany the pianists in Piano Department labs and ensembles. Work with the faculty member in charge of the course and the other members of the rhythm section to provide solid backup to the pianists in the class. Acoustic bass (as opposed to electric) is preferred by the majority of classes; in general, this position is only suitable to players with ensemble ratings of 3+. Students will be exposed to a wide range of music and gain valuable skill in accompanying 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 of work per week, as well as daily opportunities for project-based temporary employment, student employment is a great opportunity for 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• ensemble ratings of 3+

Responsibilities

• play as rhythm sections to accompany the pianists in Piano Department labs and ensembles
• Work with the faculty member in charge of the course and the other members of the rhythm section to provide solid backup to the pianists in the class

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees