Our Mission: The Nashville Symphony inspires, entertains, and educates through excellence in musical performance.

One of Tennessee’s largest and longest-running nonprofit performing arts organizations, the Nashville Symphony has been an integral part of the Music City sound since 1946. Led by music director Giancarlo Guerrero, the 83-member ensemble performs 170 concerts annually, with a focus on contemporary American orchestral music. It is one of the most active recording orchestras in the U.S. and has earned a total of 13 GRAMMY® Awards and 24 nominations.

Education and community engagement have been at the core of the Nashville Symphony’s mission since its founding. Each year the organization reaches 60,000 children and adults with more than 20 free or low-cost programs, including Young People’s Concerts for K-12 students, sectional lessons with band and orchestra students and free Community Concerts.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the orchestra’s home since 2006, is widely considered one of the world’s finest acoustical venues. Named in honor of former music director Kenneth Schermerhorn and located in the heart of Nashville’s booming downtown.

In addition to its classical and education programming, the Nashville Symphony offers a wide variety of performances, including pop, rock, jazz, country and family concerts. Schermerhorn Symphony Center has become an in-demand venue for artists including Sheryl Crow, Tony Bennett, Diana Ross, Willie Nelson, Alabama, and Boyz II Men, all of whom have performed with the Nashville Symphony. The orchestra also performs regularly at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater.

The Chorus Coordinator & Librarian support the activities of the Nashville Symphony Chorus, an all-volunteer ensemble of more than 150 singers that performs several times annually at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The Chorus Coordinator works closely with the Chorus Director, Section Leaders and Chorus President to ensure that rehearsals and performances run smoothly.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1.      Serve as Nashville Symphony Chorus Coordinator and Chorus Librarian.

2.      Attend and serve as the primary contact for all chorus rehearsals and concerts.

3.      Oversee the annual audition process, and attend all auditions.

4.      Source and prepare musical materials in coordination with the Nashville Symphony              Librarians, and according to the direction of Music Director and Chorus Director.

5.      Distribute, collect, and inventory chorus music. When applicable, prepare supertitles.

6.      Manage parking procedures for all rehearsals and concert nights at Schermerhorn             Symphony Center.

7.      Reserve weekly rehearsal spaces, both on- and off-site, and assist in the creation of            seating charts.

8.      Assist with chorus warmup room preparations.

9.      Assist the Manager of Artistic Administration in maintaining the Chorus budget.

10.   Process invoices for accompanists and other Chorus-related items.

11.   Serve as non-voting member of the Symphony Chorus Committee and attend all                committee meetings.

12.   Coordinate special events (Chorus Appreciation Party, Retreats, etc.) and create                Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) for set-up needs.

13.   Process changes to the Chorus roster on a timely basis.

14.   Manage Chorus records, rosters, calendar, and communications using the                          ChorusConnection website and email.

15.   Complete other duties as assigned.

Education

            1.    High school diploma or equivalent with experience in arts administration, music, or music business.

            2.   Experience

Minimum of 2 years’ related experience; preference will be given to individuals with choral experience and knowledge.

            3.   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Stellar organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to schedule priorities to maximize efficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of personalities and to exhibit patience and understanding.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to work as a team member with a positive attitude.
• Interest and working knowledge of classical music repertoire.
• Ability to work independently and use independent judgment while keeping supervisor informed of work activity and issues.        
• Ability to maintain the strictest of confidence as needed.

The Nashville Symphony Association reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.  This job description is not a contract for employment. All employees are expected to adhere to all terms and conditions of the Association’s Personnel Policies and Employment Manuals and other Association policies and procedures which may be promulgated and published from time to time.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
The Nashville Symphony prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
The Nashville Symphony is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which maintains that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

This company is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance with that law and company policy, smoking is prohibited in enclosed areas of company property.