Principal Librarian

Key Responsibilities:
- To maintain an up-to-date catalogue of all musical scores used by the Orchestra;
- To exercise budget control over expenditure relating to purchase and hire of scores;
- To order and hire scores and parts in accordance with the Orchestra’s schedule and as directed by the Music Director/Conductors;
- To prepare and update the instrumentation list, and to inform the Director of Orchestral Operations, the Orchestra Personnel Manager and the Stage and Production Manager well in advance for booking freelance musicians, hire of instruments etc.;
- To maintain adequate copies and make appropriate adjustments on scores and parts for the Orchestra’s rehearsals and performances;
- To coordinate the bowing with the Concertmaster and strings principals in a timely manner and mark bowings in all string parts;
- To distribute parts and practice copies to the Orchestra in good time before rehearsals;
- To attend all rehearsals and performances as rostered in order to deal with issues as and when required;
- To supervise library support staff, including part-time assistants;
- To handle other matters as directed from time-to-time by the Director of Orchestral Operations.

Applicants should send a detailed resume, indicating current and expected salaries, to hr-oo@hkphil.org.