Music Librarian Vacancy

About the Marine Band

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band is one of America’s oldest musical organizations,
whose mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and Commandant of the Marine
Corps. Members of “The President’s Own” perform frequently at the White House in small ensembles,
chamber orchestra, concert band, and as soloists. They perform for a wide variety of commitments, to
include public concerts, recording sessions, tours, chamber music recitals, military ceremonies, and state
functions. Today’s Marine Band is composed of about 130 of the nation’s finest musicians and a full time
professional support staff consisting of communication strategists, recording engineers, stage managers,
music arrangers, and librarians along with administrative, supply, and operations professionals. Those
selected for “The President’s Own” are exempt from recruit training, are appointed to the rank of Staff
Sergeant/pay grade E-6 under a contract “for duty with the U.S. Marine Band only,” and are permanently
stationed at Marine Barracks Washington.

The U.S. Marine Band Library is one of the country’s oldest and largest performing music libraries. The
current music collection contains more than 100,000 listings for band, orchestra, instrumental ensembles,
jazz and big band, piano music, scores, and reference books. In addition to the music collection, the
Library maintains extensive files on the history of the Marine Band and coordinates with the National
Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., to house Marine Band related artifacts. The library is
staffed by six full-time music librarians whose primary mission is to provide music for the organization;
however, the team also fields requests from outside scholars and researchers. Typical working hours are
0730-1600, Monday through Friday, and some night and weekend work is required for concert and White
House duty.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Music or related field preferred; or equivalent experience
• A background in music and broad knowledge of instrumental music repertoire
• Experience with music preparation, including part creation, proofing and editing, cuts, errata,
inserting measure numbers and rehearsal letters, and folder assembly
• An interest in and commitment to providing positive and helpful service to all library users
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and Outlook; and the ability to learn
how to use the library database (MIMSY XG)
• The ability to work both quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment with attention to
detail
• Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and written communication skills
• Willingness to work as part of a team, including participating constructively and thoughtfully in
meetings
• The ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and persuasively in positive or negative
situations
• Flexibility and adaptability when reprioritization is necessary
Primary duties:
• Assist in all aspects of music preparation for the band, chamber orchestra, and chamber
ensembles. Preparing scores, parts, and audition materials may require:
o ensuring music is legible and in good repair
o photocopying and binding
o fixing page turns
o marking with available errata
o adding bar numbers and/or rehearsal letters/numbers
o marking cuts and excerpts
o facilitating the bowing process
o any other work necessary to correct problems that could disrupt rehearsals and
performances
• Distribute and collect music at rehearsals and performances
• Provide correct program listing, instrumentation, and other information as needed
• Research sources and availability of music to be obtained through purchase, rental, borrowing,
etc.
• Manage, maintain, and catalogue one of the world’s largest collections of performance materials
• Perform record keeping, to include maintaining accurate records of performances and loans
• Understand and help ensure compliance with copyright laws
• Answer and research reference inquiries

Other duties can include but are not limited to:

• Acquiring music, other library materials, and supplies
• Music licensing
• Database maintenance and administration
• Formatting, writing, editing, and proofreading programs, program notes, and marketing materials
• Preservation of music and archival collections
• Researching and responding to historical inquiries regarding repertoire, concerts, and personnel
• Lifting and moving of heavy items

Enlistment Qualifications
Successful completion of an extensive background investigation is mandatory in order to obtain a Secret
Security Clearance. This clearance is a requirement for the assignment of the Military Occupational
Specialty (MOS) 5511 - Member, U.S. Marine Band. Due to the length and scope of the security
clearance process, it is initiated following the member's enlistment onto active duty. Failure to obtain and
maintain this security clearance may result in administrative separation from the U.S. Marine Corps.
Current regulations authorize enlistment between ages 17 and 28. Age waivers may be granted in some
cases; however the maximum age for which waivers may be granted to those with no prior military
service is 34. Applicants must also pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and a
complete physical examination, which includes complying with established height/weight standards both
at the time of enlistment and throughout one’s Marine Corps career. To learn more, please visit
https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Career-Info/

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit the following items no later than July 15, 2022:

• Cover letter and résumé

• Applicant fact sheet including three professional references
All materials must be sent electronically to marinebandlibrary@gmail.com

Applicants will be contacted after the requested material has been received and reviewed by the Marine
Band. The first round of interviews of qualified candidates will be conducted by phone in August 2022.
Those who advance to the final round will be notified by September 1, 2022, and invited to an interview
that will take place in November/December 2022 at the Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C.
Finalists are responsible for all of their own travel expenses. For further information or questions, please
contact:

Gunnery Sergeant Charles Paul

Chief Librarian
United States Marine Band
8th and I Sts SE, Washington, DC 20390-5000
Telephone: (202) 433-4298 / Fax: (202) 433-2221
charles.paul@usmc.mil
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