Performance Library Coordinator

Reports to: Ensemble Operations Manager

FLSA: Nonexempt

Schedule: Part-Time

The Performance Library Coordinator works closely with Ensemble Operations Manager & Head Performance Librarian, ensemble directors, students, and faculty to provide library services and administrative coordination and support to all Large Ensemble activities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Ensemble Operations Manager & Head Performance Librarian to ensure large ensemble sheet music is purchased or rented for the season and the relevant mechanical licenses, synchronization, and permissions are acquired
• Manages the production and coordination of scores, parts (both practice parts and digital parts) bowings, audition-excerpt preparation, & music for ensembles
• Prepare rental music for return to the publisher by the rental return deadline and files music after performances
• Consult with ensemble directors, SFCM Music Director and SFCM administration regarding performance library matters
• Prepare music for ensemble auditions; coordinate with music director and faculty on specific excerpts, and prepare faculty binders for on-site auditions. Prepare scores and comment sheets for the annual concerto competitions
• Maintain orchestra library inventory, database, and supplies
• Performs other duties as required
• Up to 25 hours per week

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in music required.
• Prior music library and/or ensemble management experience required
• Comprehensive working knowledge of performance practices, musical terminology, orchestration, transposition, and repertoire
• Experience working with faculty and students in higher education or other related settings
• Demonstrated capacity to lead artistic projects effectively and creatively
• Extraordinary attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain procedures and policies combined with good judgment in weighing exceptions
• Knowledge of Sibelius and/or Finale software is preferred