Orchestra Librarian

The LPO’s Orchestra Librarian will join a dynamic team of talented and dedicated professional orchestra administrators whose work makes possible performances, education programs, and community engagement activities of the highest quality. The LPO is based in New Orleans, Louisiana; one of the world's most fascinating cities. Steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, and beyond, it's a brilliant mosaic of culture, food, and music. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of just over 1 million people.

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 Producer to prepare and maintain the music purchase, rental and arrangement budgets, as well as the annual budget.
• Actively participate in the LPO Artistic Programming Committee and Education Committee.
• Perform other functions as assigned by the Producer.
• Represent the LPO in a manner that demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in music required.
• Professional orchestra library experience required.
• Minimum of two years of professional librarian 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.