Berklee Scholars Program (BSP) Pre-Orientation Accompanist

Berklee College of Music, Incorporated

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Berklee College of Music - Boston Until 9/19/2026 First posted July 21, 2026 Last posted July 21, 2026
Job description

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.

The Office of Student Success Programs (SSP) plays a pivotal role in fostering campus-wide connections, community, and student achievement. Through the Berklee Scholars Program, the pre-orientation initiative aims to create an environment where students can access resources, develop leadership, engage with communities, and build relationships.

To deliver a highly collaborative experience for continuing students during the upcoming Pre-Orientation Program (Sunday, August 16 – Saturday, August 22), the office requires dedicated student leader support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Learns all material assigned by the Instructor
  • Attend all ensemble rehearsals, sound checks, and performances on time and for the full duration.  
  • Keeps an open line of communication with the Performance Director throughout the week.
  • ​Prepare assigned music before the first rehearsal.
  • Arrive familiar with keys, tempos, cuts, vamps, and endings.
  • Track musical changes made during rehearsals.
  • Communicate quickly if music is missing or unclear.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

All Berklee students are welcome to apply! To be eligible for the temporary student leadership position, applicants must: 

  • Attend in-person all ensemble and/or group rehearsals, and soundchecks led by the Instructor, Performance Director(s), and Producers during Pre-Orientation (Aug 16-22)

    • Monday, August 17 - Thursday, August 21, 2026: Rehearsals from 2:30 - 5:30 PM 

    • Friday, August 22, 2026 at the BPC: Production Rehearsal, Dress Rehearsal, and Showcase from 10:45 AM - 9:30 PM

    • Exact times and locations subject to change

  • Must be in good disciplinary and academic standing

  • Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail

  • Overall Audition Rating of 5 or higher 

Hourly Rate: Student Worker 3, $17.51/hour

Hiring Managers: Alyssa Hensel & Dimayma McCauley

About this role

Summary

Support pre-orientation music rehearsals, perform, communicate, and follow instructions.

Job title

Berklee Scholars Program (BSP) Pre-Orientation Accompanist

Experience level

none

Industry

education

Location requirements

Must be in the U.S., Berklee College of Music location, in person

Salary

Hourly Rate: Student Worker 3, $17.51/hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

attend rehearsalscommunicationattention to detail

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

ensemble rehearsalsmusic preparationperformance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site