Library Fellowship

The New World Symphony Library Fellowship offers hands-on professional training in orchestral library work within a full-time orchestral academy environment.

This fellowship is designed for an emerging music librarian seeking intensive, practical experience in the day-to-day operations of a professional orchestra library. The Library Fellow works closely with NWS staff, conductors, guest artists, visiting faculty and Fellows throughout the season.

Unlike short-term internships or classroom-based programs, the NWS Library Fellowship provides sustained, season-long training inside a working orchestral institution. The Fellow gains direct experience supporting rehearsals, performances, auditions, readings, chamber music, special events and large-scale orchestral projects.

Training may include preparing and distributing orchestral parts, marking bowings and edits, maintaining the performance library, supporting conductors and guest artists, tracking repertoire and instrumentation, coordinating rentals and purchases, preparing music for rehearsals and performances, supporting chamber music and special projects, and developing professional standards in accuracy, communication, organization and discretion.