Position Summary: The Artistic Manager reports to the Director of Programming. The Artistic Manager acts as an artist liaison between guest soloists, conductors, and LPO staff, and executes all requests and needs of guest artists and conductors. The Artistic Manager provides general support to the programming department as requested by the Director of Programming.

As the only full-time musician-governed and collaboratively operated orchestra in the United States, the LPO’s unique structure fosters a close relationship between the musicians, artistic and administrative staff, Music Director, and other constituents. The Artistic Manager nurtures positive relationships with these groups, creating a workplace environment conducive to the highest quality musicianship.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary contact for all guest artists (soloists, guest conductors, choirs, ) after contracts are fully executed.
• Arrange flights, lodging, airport ground transportation, and hospitality requests for all LPO guest
• Maintain ongoing communication with guest artist managers and artists about schedules, rehearsals, travel, and other logistics.
• Implement all approved artist requests on contracts and riders.
• Prepare and manage itineraries for guest artists and conductors.
• Provide and/or secure approved ground transportation between artist lodging and concert/rehearsal venues during the entire stay of guest artists. (Owning a vehicle seating up to five people is preferred. Mileage for ground transportation shall be reimbursed with submission of proper documentation.)
• Be present at all rehearsals, events, and concerts involving guest artists to assist them as needed.
• Coordinate with stage crew to ensure dressing rooms are prepared for guest artists and all conductors and execute needs according to contracts and riders.
• Support Education and Community Engagement activities that involve guest artists, such as master classes.
• Research artists and works to assist in the planning processes.
• Manage the routing process for all artist contracts.
• Obtain O-1B visas for guest artists and conductors as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Programming.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required, emphasis in music strongly Professional orchestra performance experience preferred.
• Successful experience working with orchestral musicians and conductors.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential data.
• Ability to apply troubleshooting and problem-solving skills as issues arise.
• Ability to promote a positive and passionate work atmosphere by behaving and communicating with internal and external contacts in a manner using considerable professionalism, tact and Ability to interact with others in a manner that inspires trust and confidence.
• Must have passion for excellence along with professionalism, dedication and commitment.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
• Results and team-oriented work style characterized by a creative and tenacious approach to problem solving.
• Flexible and resilient – comfortable embracing change.
• Unwavering commitment to artistic excellence.
• Ability to use various computer applications including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Significant experience with OPAS and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Willing to work regular evenings and weekends.
• Smart phone, laptop, and automobile required.

About Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (lpomusic.com) The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) transforms people and communities through music by performing ambitious, inspiring concerts; educating young people and adults; engaging with diverse regions, neighborhoods, and audiences; connecting through various mediums and venues; and contributing to the cultural richness of our home. Steeped in history yet focused on innovation, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) is the only full-time collaboratively governed and operated orchestra in the United States. Rooted in a culturally diverse community with a two-hundred-year orchestral music tradition, the LPO sets the standard for orchestral programming and performance in Louisiana. For our sixty-seven musicians, achieving the highest level of artistry is integrally linked with a deeply personal investment in our organization and our community. Our audiences hear, see, and feel the increased passion and enthusiasm that results from our musicians’ involvement in planning each performance. As the only full-time professional orchestra in the state, we curate eclectic, expansive concert seasons presented in five mun...icipalities across the Greater New Orleans area, and we provide education and community engagement programming serving a twelve-parish region. From intimate chamber music performances to exhilarating classics to dynamic pops presentations, the LPO produces a comprehensive spectrum of concert programming that balances boundary-pushing, exploratory repertoire with established masterworks. The LPO celebrates the beginning of our second quarter-century as an essential contributor to the thriving artistic culture of southeastern Louisiana. We envision a future in which the orchestra is embraced as a defining element of our community—a unifying source of civic pride. Our orchestra will be known not only for our artistic excellence but also for our accessibility. We will continue to reinvigorate what it means to be a musician-governed orchestra, making greater use of an organizational structure that enables us to be adaptive and responsive to community needs. As we develop new generations of audiences, our concerts will continue to bring people together to share a life-affirming, transformative experience. The LPO will both anchor this community and help to build it.

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