Job Description

The Orchestra Library Intern will provide support for the day-to-day activities of the Nashville Symphony’s Library, which is responsible for the procurement and preparation of all music performed by the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. The intern will gain hands-on experience assisting the Orchestra Librarians with a variety of activities including transferring of bowings, photocopying parts and scores, preparing audition music, inputting data in the Orchestra Planning and Administration System (OPAS), compiling and breaking down orchestral folders, proof-reading and checking of errata and repairing music. Prior experience in a music library is a plus.

Qualifications

All interns must be students at accredited colleges and universities.

• Interns must possess knowledge of classical music and have the ability to read orchestral music; basic knowledge of music theory, music history and foreign musical terms preferred
• The internship must be a part of the student’s curriculum OR the internship must provide earned hours that are directly applied to the student’s degree.
• Interns must work a minimum of 135 hours per semester
• Interns must have strong communication skills and foster an environment of service
• Internships do not provide compensation.
• Internships do not guarantee full-time positions with the Symphony upon completion.

Additional Information

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. If you have questions concerning the Nashville Symphony’s compliance with Title VI, please contact the Vice President of Human Resources and our Local Title VI Coordinator, Ashley Skinner.

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.