Qureos Mentor

San Francisco Opera Association

<div>PURPOSE: To operate and maintain the San Francisco Opera Music Library for the use and support of the company; to provide accurate production materials including scores, libretti, audio/visual resources, and source materials; to assist Music Planning Manager with supertitle operations, cuts, editions, and with any other means of support as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:<ul><li>
Under direction of the Music Planning Manager, assist with research pertaining to cuts, editions, and banda, as well as other music administration projects as needed.</li><li>
Under direction of the Music Planning Manager, create supertitle scripts and cueing scores.</li><li>
Undertake detailed score preparation and editing projects for company use.
</li><li>Coordinate Company keyboard needs.</li><li>
Oversee, maintain, and administer a growing music library collection, both physical and digital, including piano/vocal scores, art song collections, vocal excerpts, reference and research books, audio/visual materials, and supertitle scripts and cueing scores.</li><li>
Acquire, create, distribute, and track production materials for the company, including audio/visual materials, scores, and libretti of current and upcoming productions.</li><li>
Maintain a digital/online catalogue of all above-mentioned materials for use of the company.</li><li>
Work with Archives Department to maintain archival audio/video collection of SFO performances and rehearsals.
</li><li>Maintain stock of music-related office supplies such as score-quality paper and binding materials.</li><li>
Make audio/visual materials, including AppleTV units, available for artists and staff.</li><li>
Maintain library materials of all descriptions; repair and bind materials, re-file them each day; keep inventory.</li><li>
Assist company members and visiting artists in locating requested materials. Track materials taken out of the library.</li><li>
Work with Archives Department to continue digitizing SFO CDs, DVDs, study vocal scores, and library catalogue; including reel-to-reel, BETA, cassette and DAT audio recordings; libretti; word-for-word translations and other reference materials.</li><li>
Assist other departments with selection of musical clips.</li><li>
Serve as Supertitle Caller for up to 4 productions per year, for an additional per-service fee.</li></ul>
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:<ul><li>
Handle calls and visits from staff and general public.
</li><li>Initiate and maintain professional relationships with other libraries and librarians for purposes of lending, borrowing and interlibrary loan agreements.</li><li>
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
EDUCATION:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in music highly preferred, Master&rsquo;s desirable, or other applicable work experience.</li></ul>
EXPERIENCE:
<ul><li>Minimum of three (3) years professional experience in the classical music field.
</li></ul>PREREQUISITE SKILLS &amp; REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>
Extensive knowledge of operatic literature essential.
</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in daily work.</li><li>
Basic working knowledge of Italian, French, and German (other languages and fluency desirable).</li><li>
Ability to read music with a base knowledge of music theory.</li><li>
Working familiarity with library-related and music fields desirable.</li><li>
Knowledge of or ability to learn Sibelius music writing program for transposition requirements.</li><li>
Ability to utilize electric binder.</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.</li><li>
Ability to work independently; prioritize tasks; and exercise good judgment and initiative.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.</li><li>
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.</li><li>
Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with all staff in a professional, confidential and tactful manner.</li><li>
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.</li><li>
Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner.</li></ul></div>

Music Planning Associate & Opera Librarian

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Music Planning Associate & Opera Librarian