Accompanist, Piano

Job Description:

Job Description

The Staff Collaborative Pianist provides musical support for the Vocal Arts Department at Boston Conservatory at Berklee through regular accompaniment of applied voice lessons and departmental activities in classical voice and/or musical theatre. Working closely with faculty and students, the pianist serves as an artistic partner in the learning process and contributes to the preparation and presentation of lessons, studio classes, recitals, juries, and other Vocal Arts events. Assignments are determined in consultation with studio faculty and the department chair and follow a regular weekly schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide piano accompaniment for assigned voice lessons on a regular weekly schedule.
• Collaborate with faculty and students in the preparation of assigned repertoire.
• Accompany studio classes, studio recitals, juries, auditions, and other departmental activities as assigned.
• Maintain availability for end-of-semester jury examinations and other required assessment activities.
• Serve as a responsive and supportive musical partner, contributing to a positive and productive learning environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, preparedness, and effective communication in all interactions with students and faculty.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Advanced piano performance skills and a high level of technical proficiency.
• Strong sight-reading abilities and the capacity to learn and prepare repertoire efficiently.
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to collaborative music-making.
• Familiarity with and enthusiasm for classical vocal and/or musical theatre repertoire.
• Ability to work effectively with students and faculty in both instructional and performance settings.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Familiarity with standard lyric diction and vocal repertoire in languages such as French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
• Previous experience as a collaborative pianist in a conservatory, collegiate, professional, or pre-professional setting.
• Ability to respond artistically and flexibly to the needs of individual students during lessons, rehearsals, and performances.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to supporting student artistic development.

Submission Process:

Electronic applications only. Please submit the following materials in PDF or Word format at berklee.edu/jobs. All application materials can be uploaded to the Resume/Cover letter application section. Address your materials to: Voice Department Faculty Search Committee, Attn: Isai Jess Muñoz, Chair of Vocal Arts, Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Phone and email contact information for three references
• Links to 2 Video demonstrations of candidate accompanying singers. Video(s) must be submitted via website link(s). (YouTube unlisted, Vimeo, etc.)

Diversity Mission Statement:

As a performing arts conservatory, we acknowledge that conservatory education has historically been focused on Western classicism. Boston Conservatory at Berklee is committed to reinventing this educational model through curricular and programmatic innovation that immerses our students in a wide range of artistic and aesthetic languages, engages them in understanding performing arts as cultural documents, and ensures equitable racial, ethnic, gender, and LGBTQ+ representation at every level of our institution. We are committed to removing barriers that may discourage any person from learning, teaching, and working with us.

Application Review and Deadline:

• For full consideration, applications and supporting materials must be received by August 1, 2026
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The position will remain open for applications until filled.

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

The above information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by individuals within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to

perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a

case-by-case basis.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. The position will remain open for applications until filled.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of the college 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

Hiring Range:

The hourly rate for this role is $40 per hour. Please visit the Total Rewards page 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 at [email protected] or call 617-747-2375.

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