This role works closely with the rest of the orchestra management team to drive a vision for the orchestra as a key cultural and artistic asset for the country of Wales alongside its existing commitment to providing outstanding content for BBC broadcast, primarily on BBC Radio 3.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
The BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales occupies a special role as both a BBC broadcast orchestra and the national symphony orchestra of Wales. The Orchestra is generously supported by the Arts Council of Wales and is proud to work with an outstanding group of conductors.
As one of the six BBC Orchestras and Choirs, the Orchestra has a busy schedule of recordings, broadcasts and concerts for BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Films and BBC television. Education is also at the heart of our work, developing innovative projects to increase accessibility to classical music and engaging with communities across Wales.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
In this role, you will source, prepare, and manage printed music for the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales, ensuring timely, cost-effective provision of accurate, high-quality materials that comply with copyright law and maintaining accurate records of the arrival and return of all materials. Responsibilities include checking and marking parts with input from conductors and musicians, responding to requests, preparing and distributing music for rehearsals and performances, maintaining and cataloguing the library, and supporting auditions. You will also manage hire budgets, provide orchestrations, and collaborate closely with colleagues, players, and freelancers while attending events to distribute and collect music.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Proven music knowledge and literacy
- Ability to provide detailed interpretation of scorings and orchestrations
- Very fine attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
- Experience and competency in using music notation to manually amend parts where necessary
- Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Experience and competency in using music notation software
- An understanding of copyright legislation as it pertains to music
- Experience of working in a Music Library
- Ability to undertake basic arranging and orchestrating tasks – for example expanding a short score
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
