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The Cleveland Orchestra seeks a Youth Orchestra Coordinator & Librarian to support the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO) through music library management, administrative coordination, and program development. This full-time role ensures the smooth operation of COYO rehearsals, concerts, and chamber music activities while fostering connections between COYO and The Cleveland Orchestra.

Position responsibilities include the following:

• Administrative & Production Support
  Assist with auditions, rehearsals, and concerts; manage logistics for retreats, run-outs, and tours; maintain accurate repertoire and personnel records; support Youth Orchestra manager in growth and development initiatives to better serve the youth orchestra.
• Music Library Management
  Prepare and distribute music for COYO musicians and conductors; maintain and organize the COYO library; handle music rentals and purchases.
• Chamber Music Program Coordination
  Schedule rehearsals and coachings; organize performances at institutional and community events; liaise with coaches and manage payroll.
• Masterclasses & Artistic Collaboration
  Coordinate masterclasses and coachings with Cleveland Orchestra musicians and guest artists; facilitate guest artists and composer visits, composer fellowship activities, and seminars.
• Marketing & Alumni Engagement
  Manage COYO social media; coordinate content with TCO Marketing; organize alumni events and help prepare for COYO’s 40^th

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, Music Education, or Arts Administration
• 2+ years experience working with middle/high school students
• Requires a creative person with high energy who can be nurturing of students yet authoritative, and able to respond quickly and appropriately in stressful situations.
• Strong knowledge of orchestral repertoire and library practices (Playing a string instrument is preferred for work with bowings)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work weekends and evenings for rehearsals and events
• Experience with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ArtsVision/Tessitura a plus

We offer a competitive salary of $40,000-$45,000, comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, and the opportunity to work with a world-class orchestra while supporting the next generation of musicians.

About The Cleveland Orchestra

The Cleveland Orchestra is today hailed as one of the very best orchestras on the planet, noted for its musical excellence and for its devotion and service to the community it calls home. Under the leadership of Music Director Franz Welser-Möst, The Cleveland Orchestra has become one of the most sought-after performing ensembles in the world, setting standards of extraordinary artistic excellence, creative programming and community engagement. The New York Times has declared it “... the best in America” for its virtuosity, elegance of sound, variety of color and chamber-like musical cohesion.

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