Summer Programs Accompanist
About The Position
Seven of the summer programs happening on campus this summer require accompanists on piano, bass, guitar, and drums. These accompanists will be hired as the "house band" to work in varied ensembles. Also available are positions in ensembles performing on other instruments depending on the needs of program directors. The students are prospective undergraduate students at Berklee and we expect them to be treated as you would other members of the community. You will be playing with a rhythm section, and the material will cover a wide variety of styles including, but not limited to, pop, rock, jazz, Latin, country, R&B, and funk. 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.
- All accompanists must be able to sight-read lead sheets and rhythm section charts that have time slashes, chord progressions and additional rhythmic figures.
- Candidates must also be reliable, patient, cooperative and be open to taking direction or critique from the instructors/students.
- Seeking both upright and/or electric bassists.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
