COND 311 Ensemble Performer (Federal Work-Study)

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.

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COND 311 is a course titled, “Advanced Conducting Seminar with Live Chamber Orchestra.” This course is designed for students who wish to further their abilities in conducting. Emphasis is on rehearsal techniques and interpretation while working with a live chamber ensemble. The live chamber orchestra consists of 2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 double bass, and 1 woodwind (flute/clarinet - preferably someone who can double). The players must be able to read and play Classical repertoire.

This job requires federal work-study eligibility and U.S. domestic status.

What is federal work-study? It’s available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with financial need from their financial aid award to provide part-time employment when you’re enrolled in school. You can learn more about the federal work-study program here.

To be considered for federal work-study, you must check ‘yes’ on your FAFSA Application for the current year. If you have any questions regarding your federal work-study eligibility, please contact the One Stop.

All applications will be automatically reviewed by Student Employment for federal work-study eligibility.

We are looking for 6 student performers needed for the COND 311 course. This course always meets on Mondays at 2-3:50 pm.

The repertoire is mainly classical and the purpose of the ensemble is to work with student conductors in a laboratory setting under the guidance of conducting faculty. 

We are looking to fill these positions:

• 2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 bass, 1 woodwind (flute/clarinet - preferably someone who can double)

Required Skills:

• Well-versed in Classical repertoire and playing.

• Ability to follow the conductor and make adjustments as necessary or suggested by the faculty.

• Be on time, warm-up and ready to play, so that the class can start and finish on time.

Pay Rate: Student Worker 3

Hiring Manager: Tiffany Chang