Role summary
The Assistant Librarian works within the Music Library, sourcing, preparing, and distributing parts and scores required by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO). This vital role makes a key contribution to the success of the BSO’s work.
The Assistant Librarian, and Librarian, are members of the Concerts Department who work closely with members of staff within the Department, and select members of staff from other Departments.
The Assistant Librarian works with a focus on education and community work, particularly the BSO’s On Your Doorstep (OYD) programme, and BSO Voices (BSOV), BSO’s community choir based in Southampton.
The Assistant Librarian attends some rehearsals and events in discussion with the Librarian, the Concerts Team, and the Participate Team.
Both Librarians work closely together to meet the requirements of the orchestra’s schedule.
Main responsibilities
- To lead engagement with the Participate Team on OYD activity, sourcing and providing orchestral material for OYD rehearsals and concerts, and for other small ensemble activity within the BSO.
- To lead engagement with BSOV, working with the management and artistic teams to source, create, and distribute vocal scores and orchestral material for their projects.
- To assist the Librarian in maintaining, supplying, and preparing all sheet music required for the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and affiliated organisations and ensembles.
- To engage with player queries in a timely and amicable manner.
- To contribute to the maintenance of accurate records within OPAS Next, the BSO’s orchestral management software, with a particular focus on repertoire within OYD and BSOV programmes.
- To work with the Librarian to maintain the organisation of the BSO’s library and archives. To assist with maintaining in good condition, music and scores held in the BSO’s library.
- To attend some rehearsals and events (in agreement with the Librarian) ensuring that all performance material needs are met and to assist the Stage Managers with the distribution and collection of music pads from the stage as required.
- To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Company.
Contact details
nfulker@bsorchestra.co.uk
01202644704
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