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Colburn

Performance Librarian

Los Angeles, CA

Additionally supports other large ensemble performances, including attending dress rehearsals and concerts to ensure appropriate handling of music materials. * Manages preparation of Conservatory ...

Colburn

Performance Librarian

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Additionally supports other large ensemble performances, including attending dress rehearsals and concerts to ensure appropriate handling of music materials. * Manages preparation of Conservatory ...

carnegie

Carnegie Hall seeks a Senior Manager, Ensemble Connect - a program of Carnegie Hall, the Juilliard School, and the Weill Music Institute in partnership with the NYC Department of Education. The ...

Berklee

Ensemble Room Monitor

Boston, MA · On-site

$16.45/hr

Delivering mail to and from the ensemble office * Daily inventory of room conditions and equipment ... Cover letter and Resume Hourly Rate: $16.45 Hiring Manager: Sergio Rosa

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How does an Ensemble Manager typically coordinate with musicians and other staff to ensure successful performances?

An Ensemble Manager plays a central role in coordinating rehearsal schedules, managing communications between musicians, and liaising with artistic and administrative staff to ensure smooth operations. They handle logistics such as venue arrangements, equipment needs, and travel details, addressing any issues that may arise to avoid disruptions. Effective collaboration, strong organizational skills, and clear communication are key to ensuring every aspect of a performance runs seamlessly, allowing musicians to focus on their artistry while operational details are expertly managed.

What is an Ensemble Manager?

An Ensemble Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the administrative and logistical operations of a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, choir, or band. They coordinate rehearsals, manage schedules, handle communications, and often organize concerts and tours. Ensemble Managers also work closely with musicians, conductors, and external partners to ensure smooth operations and successful performances. Their role is essential in allowing artists to focus on their music while the manager handles the behind-the-scenes details.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Ensemble Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ensemble Manager, you need strong organizational skills, music administration knowledge, and experience in event or concert planning, often supported by a degree in music, arts administration, or a related field. Familiarity with scheduling software, budgeting tools, and music library systems is typically required. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help build positive relationships with musicians and stakeholders. These skills are crucial for ensuring seamless ensemble operations, successful performances, and effective coordination within musical organizations.

What is the difference between Ensemble Manager vs Sound Engineer?

AspectEnsemble ManagerSound Engineer
Required CredentialsMusic or arts management degree, experience in ensemble coordinationAudio engineering certification, technical training in sound systems
Work EnvironmentPerforming arts venues, rehearsal spaces, festivalsRecording studios, live event venues, broadcast stations
Employer & IndustryOrchestras, choirs, theater companiesMusic production companies, concert venues, broadcasting
Common Search & ComparisonEnsemble Manager vs Sound EngineerEnsemble Manager vs Sound Engineer

The Ensemble Manager primarily oversees the organization and coordination of musical groups, focusing on scheduling, logistics, and artist management. In contrast, a Sound Engineer handles technical aspects of sound recording and live sound reinforcement. While both roles may work within the performing arts industry, their credentials, daily tasks, and work environments differ significantly, making each role distinct in the music and entertainment sectors.

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BSYO Ensemble Manager

BSYO Ensemble Manager

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Other

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Position Summary:

This role includes assisting and supporting BSYO admin and conductors in set-up and teardown of rehearsal locations, serving as a mentor for students, and participating in rehearsals as an instrumentalist as necessary. The ensemble you are assigned to depends on ensemble needs and is up to the discretion of conductors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Always be punctual and model professionalism for BSYO students, at rehearsals, backstage at concerts, and/or in the audience. BSYO rehearsals take place between 12:00pm - 8:00pm on Sundays, from August 30th - May 31st. Applicant must be available for all BSYO events that correspond to the ensemble they will be managing (approx. 4 hours during weekly rehearsals, longer on concert days but no more than 10 hours on any given week).
  2. Take initiative to mentor students on playing, set-up and tear responsibilities and stage deportment.
  3. Proactively remind students about appropriate rehearsal behavior – confiscate phones as necessary and remind students not to talk.
  4. Be prepared to answer questions about rehearsals and/or schedules, as described above.
  5. Some ensemble managers may be called on to lead sectionals, chamber music, or play in a section of any orchestra or chamber group
  6. Other duties as assigned by the BSYO administrative staff

Minimum Qualifications: (Essential requirements candidates must meet to be considered, e.g., education, specific years of experience, certifications, software proficiency.)

  • High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience as a music educator or as a professional musician in an orchestra
  • Experience with setting up a full symphony orchestra
  • This role requires the ability to lift up to 45 pounds regularly, carry and/or move equipment regularly and frequent standing, walking, pushing and pulling while teaching and supervising students to largely be responsible for this work.

About the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

For over a century, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has been recognized as one of America’s leading orchestras and one of Maryland’s most significant cultural institutions. The orchestra is internationally renowned and locally admired for its innovation, performances, recordings, and educational outreach initiatives, including OrchKids. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs annually for more than 275,000 people throughout the State of Maryland. Since 1982, the BSO has performed at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore, and since 2005, with the opening of The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD, the BSO became the nation’s first orchestra performing its full season of classical and pops concerts in two metropolitan areas.

In July 2022, the BSO made history with the announcement that Jonathon Heyward would succeed Music Director Laureate and OrchKids Founder Marin Alsop as the Orchestra’s next Music Director. Maestro Heyward began his inaugural season in September 2023.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is a proud member of the League of American Orchestras.

More information about the BSO can be found at www.bsomusic.org.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and OrchKids do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, differing physical abilities, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

EEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf


BSYO rehearsal days (Sundays) between 12:00pm - 8:00pm, dependant on the orchestra that you manage. Rehearsals start on August 30th and go to May 17th, no rehearsals on Holidays, exact calendar given for review when an offer is extended.