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A. Music Procurement
- Arrange for the purchase or rental of materials to meet program needs for the orchestra.
- Take delivery of and track incoming music, pack and ship outgoing music, and maintain shipping records.
- Check all incoming and outgoing performance materials for condition and completeness. - Ensure prompt return of rented or borrowed materials and adherence to copyright laws.
B. Music Preparation
- Assist in all aspects of music preparation, including but not limited to editing, proofreading, distribution, and marking string parts.
- Work with conductors and soloists to prepare music according to their specific requirements.
- Review all music to determine if orchestra parts meet acceptable standards: legible parts, adequate rehearsal letters, numbers, and measure numbers.
- Take the necessary steps to correct problems that potentially could disrupt rehearsals.
- Ensure that there are enough parts; provide parts sufficiently in advance to the concertmaster and other designated string principals for bowing and pre-rehearsal practice.
- Ensure that bowings, rehearsal letters/numbers, and measure numbers are compatible between the conductor‘s score and the players‘ parts.
- Assemble and arrange music in orchestra folders.
C. Concert/Rehearsal Duties
- For assigned rehearsals and concerts, arrive one hour early to execute any changes in bowing, stage set-up, etc. Ensure that all musicians have music and, if not, provide alternative. Set conductor‘s scores and batons; collect and store all music at conclusion of service.
- Distribute and collect music at concerts and rehearsals; assist Music Director and musicians with needs related to printed music.
- Follow up at every rehearsal with the conductor and string principals for possible bowing changes, mistakes to be corrected in the parts, bad page turns, etc.
D. Orchestra Library Maintenance
- Maintain the orchestra‘s collection of scores and parts; repair and maintain music and folders. - Catalogue and file music purchased for the orchestra library, maintain accurate inventory, and ensure adequate security.
- Track all items borrowed from the library, i.e., individual parts, scores, reference materials; ensure their timely returN
E. Other adminitrastive if required in the office