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Description: Reporting to the Associate Dean of Orchestral Studies, this highly student-facing position manages the booking of Juilliard’s two orchestral studios. Focusing on internal communication, this position ensures department-wide scheduling and information is up to date across multiple platforms (ArtsVision, ASIMUT, MyJuilliard, etc.). This position manages orchestra personnel for select ensembles including Lab Orchestra and Juilliard Chamber Orchestra, and coordinates auxiliary instrument loans and lessons. The position spearheads alumni projects and maintains the sub list of alumni musicians, engaging as required by repertoire demands. This is a 52 week/year position.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Ensemble Management Experience
- Background in music performance, performing arts education, or artistic administration
- Knowledge of orchestral repertoire and new music
- Knowledge of woodwind, brass, percussion, and keyboard instruments, and electronic equipment
- Self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and communication, both written and oral
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Ability to work under extreme pressure and meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and organized
- Understanding of the mission of The Juilliard School as well as the school’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
Description: Reporting to the Senior Director of Performance Operations and External Venue Relations, the Production Manager serves as the primary stage manager for all ensembles in the Orchestral Studies department. This position coordinates production and technical logistics for Juilliard’s orchestral and contemporary ensembles and supervises the work-study setup crew for events and activities happening in the orchestral studios. This position manages the inventory and maintenance of equipment and auxiliary instruments in the Orchestral Studies department. (F-T, Exempt, 42 weeks)
Responsibilities:
Ensemble Production and Stage Management:
- Manage ensemble events, including venue preparation, setup, and stage changes in orchestral studios and performance venues
- Serve as primary stage manager for orchestral and contemporary music ensemble performances
- Prepare stage diagrams and event summaries in collaboration with Senior Director of Performance Operations and External Venue Relations
- Coordinate all technical details with students, conductors, ensemble managers, Orchestra Library, Recording, Public Affairs, venue staff, and others
- Communicate production and technical details with venue staff, manage venue crew onsite
- Coordinate piano tunings for events in orchestral studios and performance venues
- Coordinate equipment/instrument transport and load-in/out with Percussion Department Coordinator and Harp department
- Conduct regular walkthroughs of orchestral studios and handle light maintenance needs or report to Facilities as needed
- Work with Operations and Personnel Manager to ensure daily operations of orchestral studios run smoothly
- Manage special projects (extra performances, recording sessions, interdisciplinary productions, etc.) as assigned
Instrument and Equipment Management:
- Monitor and oversee the maintenance of the wind and brass instrument collections
- Manage scheduling, setup, and maintenance of electronic equipment and keyboard instruments
- Responsible for making sure equipment is properly stored and maintained
Supervision:
- Hire, train, and manage work-study setup crew, approve biweekly timesheets, maintain and track budget
Ensemble Management:
- Assist with monitoring rehearsals (attendance, start/stop times, post-rehearsal reports), as needed
Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions of the chamber music program including registration; creation of the monthly chamber music faculty payroll report; administration of seminars, ChamberFest, and offsite concerts; coordination with chamber music faculty; oversight of work-study assistants; works with the Assistant Dean and Director of Chamber Music in the administration of special chamber music projects. This is a 52-week position.
The salary for this role is $65,000-$75,000 per year (52 weeks).
Preferred Background:
- Master of Music degree, preferably as an instrumental performance major
- Administrative experience as a member of a self-managed or commercially managed chamber ensemble