What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performance Library Coordinator position at SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC?
Description
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