Rehearsal Pianists:
Assist the choral conductor and other conductors working with vocalists and choirs. Audition as per Instrumentalists except demonstrate ability to play from vocal scores. Score reading and playing (from the full score) is a welcome skill as well.
Non Performers:
Librarians – must know Finale (or Sibelius) notation software, score order, stage layout, copy bowings into parts, fix musical parts using neat manuscript, copy other markings into parts, be neat, well organized and responsible, keep track of all sheet music, make copies and modify parts as needed for page turns and take home practice.
Stage Hands – must know orchestration, instrumentation, various layouts and seating arrangements, be able to lift heavy objects and not be clumsy, be precise with spiking the stage and preparing for concerts, move fast and with grace, and know how to handle and move instruments correctly -- and be able to arrive early to set up and stay let to strike the stage or rehearsal location.