Associate Performance Librarian (Year-Round)

Job Description

Job Description

• Assist in the preparation of parts and scores for Academy and Camp ensembles, including orchestra, band, jazz, and choir
• Ability to read/write music in different clefs and transpositions, transcribe parts, and copy orchestra parts legibly and quickly using hand manuscript and computer notation software
• Ability to correct/edit scores by hand, as well as digitally using Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop
• Some experience with and knowledge of orchestral/band/choral/jazz repertoire and sources
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with faculty
• Work with faculty from various arts divisions on programmatic needs for the Academy and Camp
• Create hard copy sets from digital acquisitions
• Assist in the processing of rental acquisitions: check rental sets for completeness, help package and return rental sets by publisher deadlines in the requested condition\
• Respond to the general Music Library phone line, responding to inquiries or directing to the appropriate staff member
• Photocopier maintenance: ensure copier supplies are in stock, place service requests when needed
• Maintain archival records, including performance/repertoire history lists and physical program archive
• Assist with the training and supervision of student assistants and summer interns
• Participate in school-wide committee/volunteer work as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Music required; master's degree in Music preferred
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in an ensemble or performance library preferred
• Thorough knowledge of orchestral literature, foreign musical terms, musical notation, performance markings, including bowings, and contemporary notation
• Understanding of current and emerging trends and best practices in performance librarianship
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, music notation software (Sibelius and/or Dorico), Adobe Creative Cloud (including Acrobat and Photoshop), Koha, and Mac OS
• Ability to work effectively with highly creative students from diverse educational backgrounds and varying levels of readiness
• Openness to incorporating the arts as a mode of instruction and/or assessment
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, conductors, musicians, colleagues, and administrative staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow and execute detailed verbal and written instructions
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful environment that values cultural, ethnic, spiritual, linguistic, and personal diversity

Application Materials Required:

• Resume
• Cover Letter