What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Head Librarian Job at BREVARD MUSIC CENTER FESTIVAL in Brevard position at BREVARD MUSIC CENTER FESTIVAL?
Dates of Employment : June 9 - August 6, 2025
Reports To : Head Librarian
Supports : Artistic Director, Conductors, Library Staff, Operations Staff, Ensembles Manager, Musicians.
Summary
The Associate Head Librarian reports to the Head Librarian and provides a leadership role and overall guidance in the operation of the library. The Associate Head Librarian may be assigned to serve in the role of principal librarian for one or more of Brevard's performing ensembles. Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) serving as librarian for assigned ensemble(s), editing and marking of parts, distribution and collection of parts, preparation of performance folders, photocopying, rehearsal / concert duty, and assisting overseeing of music library operations and projects.
Music Preparation
- Assist in all aspects of music preparation, including but not limited to editing, proofreading, marking parts, and distribution.
- As assigned by the Head Librarian : work with conductors and soloists to prepare music according to their specific requirements.
- Work with the Head Librarian to ensure that orchestra parts meet acceptable standards; parts must be legible and must show appropriate rehearsal letters, numbers, and measure numbers.
- Ensure that there are enough parts.
- Ensure that markings in parts agree with the conductor's score and the players' parts.
- Assemble and arrange music in orchestra folders.
- Provide study parts and scores for musicians as appropriate and reasonable.
- Prepare music for BMC chamber groups.
- Ensure that all musicians have music.
- Distribute and collect music.
- Transport folders that have not been retrieved by musicians.
- Distribute folders at least 30 minutes before a service.
- Set conductor's scores when necessary.
- After each rehearsal, consult with the conductor and string principals on possible bowing changes, mistakes to be corrected in the parts, poor page turns, etc.
- Assist conductors and musicians with issues related to printed music.
Orchestra Library Maintenance and Administration
Qualifications
Requirements
Compensation : includes a season stipend paid bi-weekly, full board, and on-campus housing.
Review of applications will begin on January 10 , 2025, and continue until the positions are filled.
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