IDRS Vacant Positions

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At present there are no vacant IDRS Volunteer or Staff positions but if you are interested in offering your services to the society we would like to hear from you.

Please write to Sarah Roper, IDRS President, roper@idrs.org

[IDRS 2024 Conference Photography Assistants] [Copy Editor for The Double Reed]

Volunteer Position

Copy Editor for The Double Reed

Position Description:

The International Double Reed Society is seeking a Copy Editor for The Double Reed journal.
This is a remote position, with responsibility to oversee the final edit of the entire contents of the journal in page proofs, immediately prior to going to press.

Key Responsibilities / Position Description and Work Distribution:

Work closely with the IDRS journal editors and layout artist
Responsible for drawing attention to obvious errors, typos, or inconsistencies according to the DR house style and established music style guides
Ability to commit to start duties with the third issue of 2024, for a print deadline of September 1.

Minimum Qualifications:

Active IDRS Membership
English language fluency
A good eye for detail
Ability to work to deadlines
Fluency in word processing in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in copy editing
Background in publication
Some knowledge of other European languages (most important French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch)

Application Materials & Process:

All applicants should submit a brief letter of interest, resume or listing of relevant experience, to the Editors at publications@idrs.org.

Review of applications will start on Monday April 30, 2024 and will stay open until the position is filled.

About IDRS

IDRS was established in December 1971 for the following purposes:

To encourage the performance of double reed literature.
To encourage the improvement of instruments, reeds, and related materials.
To encourage the composition and arranging of music for double reeds.
To act as a resource for performers.
To assist teachers and students of double reed instruments to attain a high standard of performance.
To encourage cooperation and an exchange of ideas between the music industry and the Society.

The International Double Reed Society is committed to celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in the worldwide double reed community through performance and educational opportunities, grants, and ensuring representation that reflects the richness of our multi-faceted membership.