Accompanist, Bassist
Accompanist, Bassist
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
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Job Description:
The Ensemble Department is seeking a bassist to accompany students in ensemble classes. The bassist will act as part of the "house band" for regularly scheduled Ensemble Department classes and periodic additional accompanying assignments for Concerts and Special Events.
Job Description
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
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 hroperations@Berklee.edu 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
The Ensemble Department is seeking a bassist to accompany students in ensemble classes. The bassist will act as part of the "house band" for regularly scheduled Ensemble Department classes and periodic additional accompanying assignments for Concerts and Special Events.
Job Description
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Music (preferred, but not required)
- Have a strong musical background in a wide range of styles.
- Act as "house band" for regularly scheduled Ensemble Department classes.
- Participate in Ensemble Department performances and/or additional rehearsals.
- Accompany Visiting Artists' concerts, clinics, and workshops.
- Assist students and faculty during class time.
- Some nights/weekends may be required.
- Excellent sight-reading
- Excellent musicianship, especially the ability to groove
- A background in all Contemporary styles.
- Have complete technical command of the instrument.
- Are 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.
- Are self-critical, questioning, and committed to personal excellence and self-improvement.
- Demonstrate a willingness to take on big challenges and see them through.
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
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 hroperations@Berklee.edu 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.*
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