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28th February 2012

PERFORMING & CONDUCTING
 
The Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra
Orchestral Players; Principal 2nd Violin; Principal Viola
 
Deadline: 7pm Monday 27th February
Details: We seek to offer orchestral opportunities to instrumentalists, particularly undergraduates without professional orchestra experience. The Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra is looking for orchestral players for a concert at St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Islington, at 6pm on Saturday March 17th, 2012, at 6pm on behalf of The Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra.
The repertoire will include Granados Twelve Spanish Dances with rehearsals on at 6.30-9.30pm on Tuesday 13th March and 4-5pm on the day of the concert. The concert and rehearsals will all take place at St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Islington, N7 8LT.
This is a voluntary opportunity for experience but expenses of £75 will be provided. The principal second violin and principal viola player will receive £100.
 
Players who wish to participate should get contact the conductor, Adam Balkwill, on 07793 451 473, or adambalkwill@hotmail.co.uk
                                                               
Sinfonia d’Amici
Don Giovanni London Auditions
 
Deadline: ASAP
Details: Auditions in London on Thursday 23rd February for the roles of Don Giovanni (Baritone) and Donna Anna (Soprano).
Sinfonia d'Amici was formed in January 2009 out of ex-London Schools Symphony Orchestra players and is now widely established across London, Cambridge and France. The orchestra leads the annual Festival of concerts in in Aquitaine. Semi-staged performances of Don Giovanni will form the core of next year's festival. These will take place at venues in St Emilion, Gensac and Bergerac.
London rehearsal period Monday 20th August to Friday 31st August. Tour to Aquitane, France 1st Sept – 8th Sept. London performance on 9th Sept. Note this is a voluntary opportunity for experience only, though all expenses will be paid.
 
More about the group at www.sinfoniadamici.co.uk
 
To arrange an audition please contact rosalindparker@yahoo.co.uk. Please prepare an extract from the part you are auditioning for.
                                                               
Wells Cathedral Choir
Countertenor Choral Scholar
 
Deadline: Monday 12th March 2012
Details: Required from September 2012. Free housing in the beautiful mediaeval Vicars’ Close, with a generous scholarship, extra fees package, and funding for singing lessons. Opportunities  for work at Wells Cathedral School may be available. Applications are welcome from experienced gap-year or graduate singers. Auditions in late March.
 
More about the choir at http://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/music-the-choir/music-and-the-choir/
 
For full details contact Mrs Melanie Lawlor, PA to the Organist & Master of the Choristers, Wells Cathedral Music Office, Chain Gate, Cathedral Green, Wells BA5 2UE musicoffice@wellscathedral.uk.net 01749 674483
                                                               
Milton Abbey School, Dorset
Organ Scholar
 
Deadline: Friday 24th February 2012
Details: Milton Abbey is a co-educational boarding and day school for ages 13-18. This position will both immerse the successful candidate in School life and allow them to develop their musical portfolio at an exciting time in the history of Milton Abbey.
You will be a graduate with prior experience of accompanying choirs in a regular liturgical setting, be an accomplished sight-reader and organist or pianist of at least grade 8 standard and you will be expected to remain resident at Milton Abbey during school term times. A commitment to contribute fully to the extra-curricular life of this busy, seven day a week boarding school would be an advantage.
 
More about the school at www.miltonabbey.co.uk
 
Further details and an application form may be obtained from David McKee, Director of Music directorofmusic@miltonabbey.co.uk  01258 881844
                                          
COMPOSING
 
Scottish Music Centre
Thomas Wilson Prize for Composition
 
Deadline: ASAP
Details: To mark the tenth anniversary of the death of composer Thomas Wilson, a composition prize has been inaugurated in association with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
The Thomas Wilson Prize for Composition is intended for composers of 25 years of age or younger. Works have to be written for solo guitar and should last between six and ten minutes. Composers will be invited to choose a theme from six incidental works commissioned from Wilson by the BBC.
A jury will select a shortlist of three entries to be played by students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland during the PLUG Festival in April 2012. The jury will then select a winner to be awarded the prize of £500.
Incidental musical excerpts can be downloaded from the Thomas Wilson website: http://www.thomaswilsoncomposer.co.uk
 
For an application pack with full terms and conditions of the prize apply to The Thomas Wilson Trust, c/o David Griffith, 146 Niddrie Road 3/2, Glasgow G42 8QB.
 
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
 
Music House for Children
Music and Movement for Children Training Workshop
 
Deadline: ASAP
Details: A practical workshop showing how music can support vocalizing and creative learning in young children. This is for early year practitioners, musicians and anyone needing a confidence boost and additional skills in music delivery. Lots of ideas on Olympic sons and musical play linked to Early Years Foundation Stage. Led by music specialists Emma Hutchinson and Kath Borer.
 
More about Music House for Children at www.musichouseforchildren.co.uk
 
For enquiries and registration form contact Kath Borer kath@musichouseforchildren.co.uk 020 8932 2652
                                                               
Armonico Consort, Coventry
AC Academy Children’s' Choir Music Leader
 
Deadline: 29th February 2012
Details: Armonico Consort is currently looking to appoint an experienced music leader for their AC Academy children’s choir in Coventry. The position will involve a weekly session during term time to prepare the children for a performance each term at a concert venue in the area. The job will involve preparing for each session in advance, learning the music and working with the accompanist to ensure a smooth delivery of the material. Each session is 90 minutes. You will be expected to conduct the AC Academy concerts which are once a term.
The applicant must be confident, good with children, inspiring and have a great sense of humour. The work that we do as a charity is vast in regards to music education for children and there are many more exciting work opportunities within the charity if you are successful with your application. Auditions will be held at the beginning of March.
 
More details and application info at http://armonico.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=86&Itemid=44
 
ARTS ADMINISTRATION
 
Westminster Abbey
Music Assistant
 
Deadline: 4pm Monday 27th February 2012
Details: Westminster Abbey is seeking a Music Assistant to join the staff of its busy Music Department, which manages the activities of the renowned Choir of Westminster Abbey and plans the Abbey’s many concerts, organ recitals and other musical events.
This new part-time post (3 days per week) has been created to provide support in the day-to-day running of the department. Duties will include dealing with general correspondence and enquiries, assisting with the administration of concerts, tours and other projects, providing administrative support to key members of staff, and assisting in the production of Music Department publications.
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, preferably in music, and will have experience of working in a similarly busy and challenging role in a classical music or arts organisation. Excellent IT and communication skills are required, along with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Good general musical knowledge and the ability to read music are essential, along with sound administrative skills. Knowledge of church music would be an advantage. The salary is £13,704.15 per annum. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 7 March.
 
Full job description and application form at http://www.westminster-abbey.org/jobs/job-vacancies
                                                               
Private Engagement, London
Concert Stewarding and Administration

Deadline: 5pm Saturday February 25th 2012
Details: Required from March 2012 a part-time role requiring flexible hours. Would you like to gain experience in concert promotion?  Earn money while supporting a new concert series in London?   
Applicants must be enthusiastic and organised with good people skills. Computer skills also desirable. Interviews Monday February 27th and Tuesday Feb. 28th.

If interested email CV and biography to Miaomiao Yu pianova@yahoo.com.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT
 
London Symphony Orchestra
LSO Discovery Intern (Young Talent & Centre for Orchestra)

Deadline: 12noon Thursday 1st March 2012
Details: This full-time voluntary position offers an outstanding introduction to working in one of the World’s leading orchestral education programmes. Successful candidates will have a passion  for making music accessible to all, confidence in dealing with a wide range of people and meticulous organisational skills. The placement will commence in spring 2012 and will last for a minimum period of six months and maximum period of one year. Reasonable travel and lunch expenses are paid.
 
Full job description and application form at http://lso.co.uk/page/3147/LSO-Discovery-Intern-Young-Talent-and-Centre-for-Orchestra/56
                                                               
Tarisio Fine Instruments and Bows
Instrument Purchase Matching Grant Program
 
Deadline: March 26th 2012
Details: Tarisio is launching a new program to aid young musicians in purchasing fine instruments and bows. From March 2011 Tarisio will award up to $10,000 (£6,000) of matching funds to one winning applicant for each Tarisio auction of fine instruments and bows. Currently there are four auctions per year, two in London (March and October) and two in New York (April and October).
To apply you must be a music student or graduate under the age of. Applications open approximately six months before each auction and close once the auction catalogue is published online. A winner will be chosen at random and notified promptly after the application deadline. If a suitable instrument or bow is not purchased, the winner may roll over the grant for 12 months.
 
More details at http://tarisio.com/pages/about/grantinfo.php
                                                               
Peter Fender
Conducting Course
 
Deadline: ASAP
Details: Do you want to expand your conducting skills? Have you ever fancied having a go at conducting but never had the chance? Just want to understand what conducting is about?
Peter provides one-day) and weekend courses for beginners and also for those with conducting experience. Weekend courses involve conducting a full orchestra Dates for 2012 are 21st April, 23rd June and 8-9th September. Student rates are £75 for a one-day course, and £175 for a weekend course
 
For more information visit www.peterfender.co.uk/courses  or email peter@peterfender.co.uk.
 
TEACHING
 
The Music House for Children
Early Years Music Teacher; Ukulele/Guitar Tutor
 
Deadline: ASAP
Details: Music House for Children is looking for a reliable freelance Early Years Music Teacher to start ASAP. Must be experienced, qualified and committed to teaching 2-5 year olds.  Also required to start ASAP, a freelance Ukulele Tutor who can also teach Guitar. Possible positions also available for other instrumental tutors.
 
More about the organisation at www.musichouseforchildren.co.uk
 
To apply contact notes@musichouseforchildren.co.uk with CV and covering email.
                                                               
SWS Music Earlsfield
Teachers: Singing; Piano; Guitar
 
Deadline: ASAP
Details: We are a music centre based in Earlsfield SW18 currently looking for music tutors. Some previous teaching experienced preferred CRB check preferred but can be arranged. Part time position, flexible hours, and good rate of pay. Applicants must be friendly, personable with good communication skills.
 
More about the music centre at www.swsmusic.co.uk . If interested, please email Jon Izbell at info@swsmusic.co.uk
                                                               
Ipswich School
Teacher of Flute
 
Deadline: 5th March 2012
Details: Ipswich School is a Co-educational Day and Boarding School of 1094 Pupils aged 3-18. We are looking for an enthusiastic flute specialist teacher to teach for up to two days per week within our thriving Music Department, starting in September 2012.
 
Job description and application form at
http://www.ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk/Pages/Employment-Vacancies.aspx
                                                               
Alleyn’s Junior School, Dulwich
Music Specialist
 
Deadline: Thursday 8th March 2012
Details: Required for September, 2012, the Junior School is looking for an enthusiastic music teacher to work with the Director of Music for 4 days a week. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic music teachers. This post could suit someone recently or newly qualified.
The ideal candidate will have strong keyboard skills and should be proficient in the use of IT and music software. The school runs a strings scheme in the lower part of the school and a brass and woodwind scheme in Year 5.
 
More about the school at www.alleyns.org.uk
 
For further details and an application pack contact the Headmaster, Mr Mark O’Donnell, at juniorschool@alleyns.org.uk Alleyn’s Junior School, Townley Road, Dulwich, London SE22 8SU
                                                               
Queen Anne’s School, Caversham
Assistant Director of Music and Head of Keyboard
 
Deadline: Friday 2nd March 2012
Details: We are seeking to appoint, from September 2012, a well-qualified, enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of Music for this academically selective and dynamic school.
 The ideal candidate will bring ideas, energy and enthusiasm and a good sense of humour to the department at this exciting time and it is hoped that he/she will be eager to help to steer the future developments currently being planned.
 
More details and application info at http://www.qas.org.uk/our-school/governors-and-staff/work-for-us/