Instrumental Accompanist

Job Description:

Job Description:

Pianists in this position accompany students, on an as needed basis, in lessons, rehearsals, studio classes, recitals, recording projects and juries. This is an at-will, part time staff position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Prepare repertoire for successful collaboration with students
• Clearly communicate availability and work with students and faculty to plan rehearsals and performances
• Reserve spaces, as needed, for rehearsals with students in preparation for upcoming performances.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong piano skills and pianistic facility
• Good sight reading skills and ability to prepare music quickly
• A desire to collaborate
• Responsive communication skills
• Highly organized and collaborative nature

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience in the repertoire of at least one instrumental family
• Ability to be artistically responsive to the student performer
• Flexible schedule, with the ability to work on evenings and weekends

Hiring Range

The hourly rate for this role is $40 per hour. Please visit theTotal Rewardspage to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions.Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team athroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

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