Accompanist - Guitar

About the role

The Ensemble Department is seeking a guitar player to accompany students in ensemble classes. The guitarist will act as part of the "house band" for regularly scheduled Ensemble Department classes and periodic additional accompanying assignments for recitals, concerts, auditions, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Act as "house band" for regularly scheduled Ensemble Department classes.
• Participate in Ensemble and/or additional rehearsals.
• Accompany Visiting Artists' concerts, clinics, and workshops.
• Aid students and faculty during class time. Some nights/weekends may be required.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Music (preferred, but not required)
• Strong musical background in a wide range of styles.

Qualifications

• Excellent musicianship, especially the ability to groove.
• A background in all Contemporary styles.
• Complete technical command of the instrument.
• Sensitive to the needs of vocalists.
• Cultivate a supportive learning environment.
• Promote a climate of respect for personal and cultural differences.
• Value ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional life.
• Self-critical, questioning, and committed to personal excellence and self-improvement.
• Demonstrate a willingness to take on big challenges and see them through.

Skills

• Must have complete technical command of the instrument.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of vocalists.
• Must promote a climate of respect for personal and cultural differences.
• Must value ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional life.
• Must be self-critical, questioning, and committed to personal excellence and self-improvement.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to take on big challenges and see them through.

Benefits

Hiring Range: The hourly rate for this role is $40 per hour. Please visit the Berklee Benefits page for a complete listing of the benefits.

Pay

Hiring Range: The hourly rate for this role is $40 per hour.

Schedule

Some nights/weekends may be required.