Position Summary: The Orchestra Librarian is responsible for sheet music for all LPO concerts, rehearsals, and events.  Also, s/he will be responsible for researching and clearing copyright and licensing issues for all music performed by LPO. 

Primary Accountabilities:

• Order rental music and perusal music and return it promptly after use.
• Order, catalog and maintain an organized library of purchased music for orchestra.
• Prepare parts including but not limited to marking bowings, cuts, and edits, measure numbers, and rehearsal letters.
• Repair parts and scores.
• Photocopy, assemble, and disassemble orchestra folders, ensuring that all parts meet acceptable standards.
• Provide scores for the music director and guest conductors.
• Confirm editions and keys as well as actual instrumentation with conductors/soloists.
• Make music available to in-town musicians and mail music to out-of-town musicians sufficiently in advance.
• Provide music for choruses collaborating with LPO, as needed.
• Make arrangements with LPO stage crew to transport folders to all services.
• Distribute folders before the service and clear the stage of all music after each rehearsal as required and after each concert.
• Provide program listings, instrumentation sheets, and other information to staff, musicians and conductors on request.
• Keep detailed library records in the OPAS database.
• Obtain licenses for any recordings, streaming, and broadcasts.
• Report to appropriate performance licensing organizations music performed on all concerts.
• Assist the Director of Program Development to prepare and maintain the music purchase, rental and arrangement budgets, as well as the annual budget.
• Serve as a voting member of the LPO Concert Committee.
• Perform other functions as assigned by the Director of Program Development.
• Represent the LPO in a manner that demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.

Expectations for LPO Employees:

• Intensely collaborative deportment; placing service to the community above one’s self.
• Passionate about the orchestral art form and driven to unlock its potential to transform our community.
• Highly proficient in a specific discipline or disciplines essential to the organization’s success.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in music required. 
• Professional orchestra library experience required.
• Minimum of two years of arts management experience in an organization of similar or larger size, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of music theory, music history, orchestral repertoire, performance practices, and basic copyright law preferred.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential data.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to apply troubleshooting skills as issues arise.
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated success motivating and developing staff, musicians, and volunteers.
• Results and team-oriented work style characterized by a creative and tenacious approach to problem solving.
• Ability to use various computer applications including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.  Significant experience with OPAS and Microsoft Excel preferred.

Use of personally-owned smart phone, lap top, and automobile required.

The full advertisement is available at: http://www.lpomusic.com/files/Position%20Announcement%20-%20Orchestra%20Librarian%20%2810.9.14%29.pdf