Middle East Music Ensemble Assistant at Department of Music

Description: Assist the Director with weekly set-up and break-down of instruments and equipment for rehearsals and concerts, including concert receptions. Ensure proper instrument care. Distribute and collect all music for rehearsals and concerts. Maintain databases of ensemble instruments, equipment, and musical scores and parts. Manage the ensemble’s social media accounts and help capture content during rehearsals and concert preparations. Help coordinate the design and content of concert posters and program, and be the point person for marketing, Facebook events, and email blasts, including maintaining the ensemble’s email lists. Thursday evenings required for weekly rehearsals. Occasionally additional hours may be available for assisting with other Music Dept. concert operations, including ushering, reception set-up & clean up.

Qualifications: Knowledge of concert set-up procedures, and standard concert protocol. Ability to diplomatically deal with musicians and audience members. Strong sense of responsibility and unfailing dependability. Experience using Excel. Background in music preferred.

Public Notes: Must be available for the following concert dates: Nov 6, Feb 18, Apr 29