Performance Library Coordinator

San Francisco Conservatory of Music; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

San Francisco Conservatory of Music is looking for a part-time Performance Library Coordinator to support Large Ensemble activities. The role involves managing music supplies, collaborating closely with ensemble directors and faculty, and ensuring all necessary music and permissions are in place.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in music and prior experience in music library or ensemble management. Strong organizational and communication skills are required, along with a comprehensive knowledge of performance practices and repertoire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music required.
• Prior music library and/or ensemble management experience is required.
• Experience working with faculty and students in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Ensemble Operations Manager for sheet music acquisition.
• Manage the production and coordination of scores and parts for ensembles.
• Prepare rental music for return to the publisher.

Skills

Performance practices knowledge

Musical terminology

Orchestration and transposition

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music

Tools

Sibelius

Finale

Job description

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