Kim Kiyabu
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Orchestra Librarian
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra
03.2012 - Current
- Enhanced orchestra performance quality by meticulously organizing and distributing sheet music to musicians.
- Produced 40 programs per season with HSO Operations team.
- Streamlined music library system, resulting in efficient access to materials for conductors and musicians.
- Collaborated with conductors to select appropriate repertoire for concerts and events, ensuring cohesive performances.
- Assisted in budget management by negotiating cost-effective agreements with music publishers and vendors.
- Managed copyright compliance, ensuring legal use of all musical materials within the organization.
- Reduced rehearsal time by effectively marking bowings and other essential notations on sheet music prior to distribution.
- Established strong relationships with composers and publishers, enabling access to new works and unpublished materials.
- Ensured timely acquisition of rental materials, minimizing delays in rehearsals or performances due to missing scores or parts.
- Provided guidance on instrumentation requirements for orchestral arrangements, ensuring optimal balance during performances.
- Facilitated communication between librarians from different ensembles when sharing resources or coordinating joint projects.
- Streamlined the music library system, resulting in efficient access to materials for conductors and musicians.
- Maintained accurate records of musical scores, enabling prompt retrieval and inventory management.
- Contributed to successful grant applications by providing detailed information about acquired materials and their relevance to proposed programming initiatives.
Instructor
Kim Kiyabu Piano Studio
01.2010 - Current
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
- Organized extracurricular performance activities that enriched students'' educational experience beyond the classroom setting.
Education
Master of Music - Piano Performance
University of Hawai'i At Mānoa
Honolulu, HIBachelor of Music - Piano Performance
University of Hawai'i At Mānoa
Honolulu, HI Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Collection development and budgeting
- Orchestral Repertoire Familiarity
- Music Cataloging Expertise
- Music Copyright Laws
- Project Planning
- Logistics Coordination
- Scheduling and Planning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Communication abilities
Affiliations
- Hawaii Youth Symphony
- Hawaii Opera Theatre
- MTNA/Hawaii Music Teachers Association
- Major Orchestra Librarians Association (MOLA)
- The Royal Hawaiian Band Music Society - Treasurer
- Pearl City Cultural Center Society - former Treasurer
Timeline
Principal Orchestra Librarian
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra
03.2012 - Current
Instructor
Kim Kiyabu Piano Studio
01.2010 - Current
Master of Music - Piano Performance
University of Hawai'i At Mānoa
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
University of Hawai'i At Mānoa
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