What are the responsibilities and job description for the Voice Department Student Accompanist - Piano (Federal Work-Study) position at Berklee College of Music?
In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following 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.
For complete program details, please go to our website : www.berklee.edu / se.
Position Summary : The Voice Department is seeking Accompanists to support voice students in a wide range of classes, offered as part of Berklee's mission to develop and prepare students for careers in music. Accompanists accompany classes as either a solo pianist or with a rhythm section. Hours range from a single class per week (typically 2 hours), up to the maximum of 15 hours per week.
This job requires federal work-study eligibility and U.S. domestic status.
What is federal work-study (FWS)? It's available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with financial need from their financial aid award to provide part-time employment when you're enrolled in school. You can learn more about the federal work-study program here.
To be considered for federal work-study, you must check 'yes' on your FAFSA Application for the current year. If you have any questions regarding your federal work-study eligibility, please contact the One Stop.
All applications will be automatically reviewed by Student Employment for federal work-study eligibility.
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Additional Comments : Student accompanists are assigned weekly classes for the semester, based on both class schedule and stylistic strengths. Pianists also occasionally accompany voice students in private lessons.
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Application Materials :
Resume / CV; Interview, Audition, 1 Semester Probationary Period, Orientation, Scheduling
Quote from former voice department accompanist :
I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to be part of the Accompanist Program, it's been an amazing experience.
At the beginning I wasn't completely conscious of the huge impact this job position would have on me, both as a musician, but also as a person. But I leave with a lot of experiences, a lot of learning and, the most important, a lot of friendships that I'm sure will last a lifetime."
Pay Rate : Student Worker 3
Hiring Manager : Ed Broms
