Youth Orchestra Music Librarian

About the role

The Youth Orchestra Music Librarian supports the SFS Youth Orchestra by managing all orchestral materials and ensuring timely, accurate preparation for rehearsals and performances. This part-time role (up to 25 hours per week) aligns with YO rehearsals, performances, and other events.

Responsibilities

• Manage all orchestral performance materials for the SFS Youth Orchestra
• Coordinate acquisition timeline with SFS Principal Librarian; catalog and return materials in a timely manner after each cycle
• Maintain an extensive performance library of approximately 300 works
• Enforce library policies with SFSYO musicians, consulting with YO Director as necessary
• Consult with SFSYO faculty on bowings
• Prepare digital and physical performance materials (orchestra parts, scores, and coach books)
• Errata correction, printing and binding
• Fix page turns
• Copy bowings/fingerings/articulations, etc.
• Manage and distribute digital practice parts
• Build/stuff/decollate folders
• Rehearsal Support:
• Distribute and collect folders for all services
• Field questions from SFSYO musicians and faculty
• Audition Support:
• Coordinate annual seating and entrance auditions in collaboration with YO Director
• Consult with SFSYO faculty to select audition excerpts
• Assemble excerpt packets and distribute to SFSYO musicians
• Proctor entrance and seating auditions
• Administrative Support:
• Assist YO Director with other administrative tasks if/when needed
• Provide onsite rehearsal coverage for YO Director as needed
• Assist with administration of biennial Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festival
• Support YO Director in tracking library expenses, managing budget
• In tour years, additional duties would be assigned in consultation with YO Director and CCEO

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience working in an orchestral music library
• Strong knowledge of orchestral repertoire is essential; prior orchestral performance experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in music or library science preferred
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse groups, including youth (ages 11–21), professional musicians, families, and administrators
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

EEO Statement

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