Hybrid Accompanist en New England Conservatory

The New England Conservatory, an independent not-for-profit institution, is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools, educating and training musicians of all ages from around the world. With music students representing more than 40 countries, NEC cultivates a diverse, dynamic community for students, providing them with performance opportunities and high-caliber training by 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of making and teaching music through college-level musical training in classical, jazz, and Contemporary Improvisation. It offers unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships that empower students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC's mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, the Preparatory School and School of Continuing Education delivers training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults

The Expanded Education department was created in 2022 to support non-degree programs and learning opportunities provided by the institution. Expanded Education (EE) consists of the Preparatory School (NEC Prep), Adult Education (AE), and Summer Programs. Made available to a dynamic variety of musicians spanning every age, ability level, and geographical location around the world, we welcome musicians with interest in classical, jazz, and contemporary musical backgrounds and those wanting to explore music in novel contexts and in cross-disciplinary ways. For the aspiring musician, NEC prepares students with a versatile skill set that reflects our rapidly evolving musical world.

No. of Jobs Available: Varies weekly; minimum of 8-9 pianists needed every Saturday.

Hours: Saturdays, 8am-1pm and 12pm-5pm for Prep/AE Instrumental Accompanists

Supervisor: Accompanist Coordinator Aimee Tsuchiya ([email protected])

Job Summary: Accompanists are needed to play for Prep school students (ages 5-18) for instrumental workshops, recitals, masterclasses and competitions; voice lessons, workshops and recitals, and other voice classes; choruses; and Suzuki classes. Hours vary depending on the specific work an accompanist is hired to do. Highly experienced accompanists can expect to receive work every Saturday for Prep instrumental workshops, either mornings or afternoons or both. Classroom accompanying for Prep Suzuki and choruses are also regular weekly assignments for the year. Occasional Adult Education instrumental and voice workshops and recitals, Saturday afternoons or possibly other days of the week.

Accompanists hired by NEC must exhibit appropriate preparedness, professionalism and attire when working and interacting with students, families, faculty and staff. Accompanists may at times be hired for competitions, auditions, performances, etc. These may take place on or off campus, days and times vary.

Compensation: $44.60/hour

Qualifications: Audition with Accompanist Coordinator required for new applicants. Accompanying experience preferred. Ability to read duo music (instrumental and/or vocal) required. Collaborative piano repertoire list will be requested by audition date, or shortly thereafter.

How to Apply: Apply through NEC jobs portal, and sign up for audition by emailing Accompanist Coordinator at [email protected]. Auditions will include performing a required instrumental concerto excerpt (to be announced 1-2 days prior to scheduled audition), as well as some sight-reading with an instrumentalist. Auditions will take place at the end of August or beginning of September, exact date TBD. Please email Aimee Tsuchiya for more information.

Other Information: All Expanded Education employees must complete payroll paperwork (W-4, I-9, etc.) and submit a CORI form through the Human Resources office before beginning work.

NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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