Chamber Series Stage Manager/ Staff Stage Crew

Dates of Employment: May 26 – August 8, 2025

Reports To: Director of Production, Orchestra Operations Manager

Supports: Artistic Director, Conductors, Production Staff, Ensembles Manager, Musicians.

Summary

The Chamber Series Stage Manager is a stage manager for Chamber Series events and concerts at the Parker Concert Hall.  Stage Crew Staff helps facilitate a positive and enjoyable work environment.  The Stage Crew is responsible for the setup, rehearsals, performances and strike of Orchestras, Operas, Special Events, fundraising, runouts, and Special Projects.  The Stage Crew Staff Member/ Chamber Series PSM helps oversee a ten-person Orchestra Stage Crew at the Brevard Music Center.  This team is responsible for the setup and needs of multiple orchestras, chamber ensembles, opera orchestras, and special events in a six-and-a-half-week festival plus events both before the season begins and after the season ends.  Holistic effective communication and dissemination of information as well as a love of music and a sense of humor when appropriate is essential to the successful execution of this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in the daily aspects of auditorium administration and housekeeping, including set-up, strike and changeover of rehearsals and performances at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium as directed by the Orchestra Operations Manager.
  • Assist in the rehearsals and performances of the Chamber Music Series as directed by the Orchestra Operations Manager.
  • Assist in the rehearsals and performances of the Opera Orchestras as directed by the Orchestra Operations Manager.
  • Document all Orchestral needs as directed.
  • In collaboration with Orchestra Operations Manager and Assistant Manager, oversee and manage all Chamber Series concerts and Opera pit orchestras as directed.
  • Work with Orchestra Operations Manager and Assistant Manager to oversee, schedule and train the Stage Crew Apprentices and assigned work study students in the correct and efficient set-up of orchestras and ensembles
  • Help oversee and monitor all Brevard Music Center owned and rented musical instruments.
  • Work with Orchestra Operations Manager and Assistant Manager to create/ approve all rehearsal reports, concert run sheets, concert information sheets, and concert reports for orchestral events as well as complete any necessary accident reports as directed. Send all reports to necessary personnel.
  • Collaborate to ensure all spaces are equipped with safety equipment, first aid kits and appropriate tool kits.
  • Serve on run crews as required.
  • Attend all load-ins and outs as assigned.
  • Other related duties as assigned by the Orchestra Operations Manager, Assistant Manager, and Director of Production. Reports to the Orchestra Operations Manager and Director of Production. 

Qualifications

  • Previous orchestral and backstage experience is required.
  • Understanding of channels of communication and the importance of clear and open communication at all times.
  • Highly motivated to do your best work at all times.
  • Good attitude and work ethic.
  • Willingness to take ownership of your position and not blame other staff members or outside circumstances for your degree of success on individual tasks and on your position as a whole.
  • Able to take instruction and feedback from supervisors and use it to improve your job performance.
  • Maintain calm under pressure and receive/ intake information from multiple sources that you quickly prioritize and relay to Production Management/ act upon if deemed appropriate.
  • Above all, must possess a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and ability to work well in a team dynamic.

Requirements

  • Complete satisfactory background check
  • Must have valid state driver's license and possess a clean driving record

Compensation

  • Includes a season stipend paid bi-weekly, full board, and on-campus housing

To apply, create an account and start an application using MyBMC:  https://my.brevardmusic.org/create-account/. Please upload a cover letter and resume (with references listed) to be considered for this position.

Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. 

Any questions can be directed to:

Andrea Boccanfuso
Director of Production
Brevard Music Center
aboccanfuso@brevardmusic.org


Brevard Music Center is a summer institute and festival. Over four hundred young musicians from around the country come each summer to study and perform in over 80 concerts ranging from orchestra to opera, chamber music and pops. As a matter of policy, the Brevard Music Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, national origin, age or individual handicap in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of its faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs and activities.

 

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Brevard Music Center is a summer institute and festival. Over four hundred young musicians from around the country come each summer to study and perform in over 80 concerts ranging from orchestra to opera, chamber music and pops. As a matter of policy, the Brevard Music Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information (including family medical history) in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of its faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs and activities.