Session Musician (Jazz, Big Band, Popular Music Styles) Berklee College of MusicSession Musician (Jazz, Big Band, Popular Music Styles)Boston, MassachusettsThe Professional Writing and Music Technology Division is seeking musicians to join our Session Musician program that offers a unique opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience working with faculty and fellow musicians in a real-world recording studio environment. You will sharpen the critical skills that define a working pro, flawless reading, stylistic versatility, and studio etiquette, while building a network of musicians, composers, producers, and engineers.
Session Musician (Orchestral & Contemporary Instrumental) Berklee College of MusicSession Musician (Orchestral & Contemporary Instrumental)Boston, MassachusettsThe Professional Writing and Music Technology Division is seeking musicians to join our Session Musician program that offers a unique opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience working with faculty and fellow musicians in a real-world recording studio environment. You will sharpen the critical skills that define a working pro, flawless reading, stylistic versatility, and studio etiquette, while building a network of musicians, composers, producers, and engineers.
Chair of Bass Berklee College of MusicChair of BassBoston, MA$150,000–$170,000 / yearThe curriculum emphasizes: • Instrumental technique and performance health • Reading and interpretation of fully notated scores and chord-symbol lead sheets • Stylistic fluency across jazz, popular, and classical traditions • Improvisation and ensemble performance (small ensembles, rhythm sections, big bands, and orchestral settings) • Professional performance practices, including appropriate use of music technology. The Chair works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and divisional leadership to advance curricular excellence, support faculty development, promote student success, and ensure responsible stewardship of departmental resources in alignment with Berklee policies, Faculty Union Agreement provisions, and institutional priorities.
Chair of Brass Berklee College of MusicChair of BrassBoston, MA$137,000–$160,000 / yearThe Chair works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and divisional leadership to advance curricular excellence, support faculty development, promote student success, and ensure responsible stewardship of departmental resources in alignment with Berklee policies, Faculty Union Agreement provisions, and institutional priorities. Located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, Berklee serves a diverse community of more than 6,000 students from over 100 countries and is supported by internationally recognized faculty, dedicated staff, and a global alumni network whose nearly 400 Grammy Awards reflect Berklee's lasting impact on the music of our time.