Orchestra Manager & Coach (Part-Time)

Orchestra Schedule

• Carnegie Hill Orchestra (Monday, 5:15 PM-6:45 PM)
• Symphony Orchestra (Wednesday, 5:00 PM-7:30 PM)
• Concert Orchestra (Thursday, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM)
• Overture String Orchestra (Saturday, 9:30 AM-10:30 AM)
• Con Spirito String Orchestra (Saturday, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM)
• Sinfonia String Orchestra (Saturday, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM)
• Philharmonia String Orchestra (Saturday, 10:30 AM-1:00 PM)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend rehearsals, auditions, dress rehearsals, and performances as assigned.
• Oversee rehearsal setup and breakdown, including coordination of chairs, stands, percussion equipment, and other materials needed for rehearsal.
• Cook up rehearsal setup assistance from students, coaches, and production staff as appropriate.
• Serve as on-site orchestra manager during rehearsals and performances.
• Aid in student check-in and attendance tracking.
• Communicate rehearsal and performance logistics to students and families as directed.
• Print, organize, distribute, and collect ensemble music as needed.
• Maintain orchestra folders and music inventories.
• Maintain backup copies of all orchestra music.
• Coordinate music purchases and rentals as directed.
• Track and return rented music materials.
• Maintain current student and family contact information.
• Take attendance at rehearsals and performances.
• Identify students who are not registered and coordinate follow-up with Student Services.
• Track attendance concerns and communicate them to the Director of ISO at Third Street.
• Collect repertoire, roster, and program information from conductors.
• Assist with preparation of concert materials and ensemble rosters.
• Collaborate with conductors to develop stage plots for rehearsals and performances.
• Submit stage plots and production needs to the Assistant Director of Production and Director of ISO at Third Street.
• Confirm equipment, instrument, and percussion needs for rehearsals and performances.
• Cook up logistical needs with production staff.
• Aid in identifying substitute musicians and ringers.
• Cook up scheduling and communication with substitute musicians and guest performers.
• Supervise and support orchestra coaches.
• Cook up coach assignments and rehearsal coverage.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for orchestra coaches.
• Provide feedback and recommendations regarding coach hiring, onboarding, and evaluation to the Director of ISO at Third Street.
• Serve as a sectional coach on primary instrument.
• Provide musical support to students during rehearsals and sectionals.
• Aid in achieving artistic and educational goals for each ensemble.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Performance, Music Education, or related field preferred.
• Experience teaching, coaching, conducting, or managing youth orchestras.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and staff.
• Availability for evening and weekend rehearsals and performances.