BCB Student Collaborative Pianist for Vocal Arts

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 BCB Student Collaborative Pianist for Vocal Arts 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 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. 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 September 20, 2026
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The position will remain open for applications until filled.

Hourly Rate: 17.51

Hiring Manager: Isai Jess Munoz