American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (AYPO) seeks Music Librarian
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras is seeking a Music Librarian to manage the preparation of scores for the seven orchestras, and the Summer String Academy. AYPO supports three symphonic orchestras and four string orchestras. AYPO is in its 58th season, with a national reputation for excellence in its training of generations of gifted young musicians, many of whom move on to the leading colleges of the country, and thence into the music profession.
Responsibilities:
Music Librarian Music acquisition
- Research availability and cost of music to be ordered
- Confirm editions, arrangements and keys with the respective Artistic Staff
- Order, catalog, and maintain library and digital library of purchased music for the orchestras and ensembles
Ensemble Management
- Communicate weekly with musicians and parents
- Prepare for ensemble rehearsals – ensure proper rehearsal spaces and additional needs are available for rehearsal on a weekly or monthly basis
For a full list of responsibilities, please see the complete job description here.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree with measurable experience in music librarianship and arts administration/management or the performing arts
- Excellent verbal communication skills and proficient writing/editing skills to compose and edit public correspondence
- The ability to manage multiple priorities
For a full list of qualifications, please see the complete job description here.
To Apply:
Send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to employment@aypo.org by no later than the end of business on Friday, April 7, 2023. Start date in April 2023.
This position will normally require in-person office hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-5pm, remote work is possible on Tuesday and Thursday, in addition to some evening and weekend hours at rehearsals and concerts in the Northern Virginia area.
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