Also called: Orchestra Librarian
Manages sheet music for orchestras, opera companies, and universities, marking every part for the musicians.
An orchestra librarian prepares parts for 80 musicians, copies the conductor's bowings and cuts into every page, orders rentals, and sits backstage at concerts.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in library science, often with a music degree.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Music, Library Science.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 25-4022: Average (3% to 4%).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Digital scores and AI tools speed part prep; marking bowings for 80 players and live rehearsal support stay human.
Classes: Band or orchestra, Music theory, AP English Language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-4022.
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