Accompanist - Bass Player

Job Description:

Position Summary: The Voice Department is seeking bass players 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. Most classes require an electric bass player, though some utilize an acoustic / upright bassist. Bassists play as part of a rhythm section for Voice classes. Hours range from a single class per week (typically 2 hours), up to the maximum of 15 hours per week.

Essential Functions/Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

● Help voice students prepare for careers in music by accompanying voice classes

● Contribute to the classroom experience by modeling professional musical standards

Required Skills:

● Willing to take direction and guidance from classroom faculty

● Sensitive to the needs of vocalists and instrumentalists in an ensemble setting

● Interested in cultivating a supportive learning environment

● Interested in promoting a climate of respect for personal and cultural differences
 

Required Experience:

● High level of skill as a bassist (generally meaning several years of formal lessons and / or playing)

● Excellent sight-reading skills (both lead sheets and fully realized scores)

● Experience playing for vocalists in both a solo or ensemble setting

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 at [email protected] or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:Casual