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DIRECTOR OF EARLY MUSIC STUDIES
Division of Conducting and Ensembles, College of Music, University of North Texas
Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate the early music program (ensembles, instrumental and vocal instruction, curriculum); develop, coach and direct the Baroque Orchestra and other early music ensembles in conjunction with other faculty in early music; maintain an active career and national reputation in early music performance; ensure the visibility of the Early Music program through participation in appropriate festivals and conferences; as appropriate, teach applied lessons in early music and or develop and teach courses in early music performance practice and repertoire; recruit qualified students; supervise teaching fellows and assistants, adjuncts and part-time faculty in early music; participate in the administration of the early music components of current degree programs; oversee distribution, repairs and acquisitions of the instrument collection.
Qualifications
Terminal degree or commensurate professional experience; excellence as an instrumental performer and director of early music with a strong national or international reputation; experience as a teacher of early music performance and performance practice; demonstrated ability to integrate performance and scholarship over a range of historical periods; evidence of strong administrative skills. Desirable qualifications include ability to draw faculty and students from across the college into the early music experience; excellence as a performer and teacher of a period orchestral instrument; evidence of performance excellence through a body of recorded work; experience with period vocal music and opera.
Rank: Full-time tenure-track position, rank open.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Starting Date: August 16, 2010
Application Materials
The letter of application must be accompanied by: curriculum vitae; contact information for five references; no more than three recordings in DVD or CD format of ensemble performances prepared/directed by the candidate. Additional materials, including letters of recommendation and additional recordings, may be requested at a later date. Letter of application, CV, and reference information must be submitted online at http://facultyjobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50568. Recordings must be mailed directly to the search chair, or submitted electronically in collaboration with the search chair.
Send recordings to:
Prof. Henry Gibbons, Chair
Director of Early Music Studies Search Committee
UNT College of Music
1155 Union Circle #305040
Denton, Texas 76203-5017
Deadline
Comprehensive review of applications will begin December 1, 2009 and will continue until the search is closed.
The University of North Texas is committed to cultural diversity in its educational programs and conforms to all requirements of AA/ADA/EOE. The College of Music, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral Degrees to approximately 1,050 undergraduate and 550 graduate music majors, maintains nationally and internationally recognized programs in virtually all disciplines of music study, as well as one of the most comprehensive music libraries in the nation. The College of Music’s longstanding commitment to early music studies has grown substantially in the last decade to a position of national and international prominence. A collection of nearly 300 instruments is available to faculty and students. For more information, please visit http://www.music.unt.edu/areas-of-study/detail/34.
(posted 10/13/09)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
The Department of Music at Colby College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Music (musicology) at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2010. The department seeks a scholar/performer with a specialization in music before 1750. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or D.M.A. by the beginning of the appointment, an established record of published research, experience as a performer of early music, and a strong commitment to liberal arts education. College teaching experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities include teaching the first semester of a three-semester history survey for majors (to ca. 1700), directing a student early music group, and offering electives in the candidate's area(s) of expertise.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements on teaching and research, and three letters of recommendation to:
Professor Steve Saunders
Department of Music
Colby College
5677 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901
Please do not send recordings or publications at this time.
Review of applications will begin December 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other underrepresented groups.
For more information about the College, please visit the Colby Web site: www.colby.edu
(posted 10/12/09)
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, (Full-Time or ¾-time, negotiable)
Apollo’s Fire, the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, has been hailed as “one of America’s leading baroque orchestras,” (Boston Globe). Now in its 17th season, the ensemble performs a series of 5-6 subscription programs with multiple performances of each program in venues throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as summer countryside concerts in rustic venues. Performing on period instruments under the leadership of Music Director Jeannette Sorrell, the ensemble has been praised for its “personality and temperament” (NY Times) and has toured throughout North America. AF has released 13 commercial CD recordings and has had numerous national broadcasts on NPR, Canada’s CBC, Britain’s BBC, and the European Broadcasting Union. Plans are currently underway for international touring and international broadcasts. AF maintains a suite of offices at the historic Rockefeller Building in Cleveland Heights. The organization has a Board of 20 and an administration of three full-time and five part-time staff members.
Job Description
The Development Manager is responsible for the smooth execution and maintenance of Apollo’s Fire’s fundraising plan and donor relations’ programs. This person serves as a deputy to the Managing Director and thus is prepared to assist with general managerial matters as well as those that pertain to donor and board communications. He/she will be called upon to handle tasks that require discretion, finesse and refined interpersonal skills, and may be asked to handle matters in a variety of areas where relationship-management is paramount. In addition to funding institutions, he/she will be in direct communication with board members, patrons, vendors, volunteers and other contacts in the community. Maintaining positive relationships and communications with all of the above is essential.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1) In collaboration with the Managing Director, planning and execution of the annual fund campaign; corporate giving campaign; institutional giving campaign; writing grants (including budgets), cover letters, acknowledgements, solicitations; tracking gifts and providing projections; 2) funder/donor prospecting & research; 3) managing all donor cultivations, special events and donor perks; 4) serving as liaison to the FRIENDS of APOLLO’S FIRE; 5) maintaining fundraising database, providing lists and reports by category; 6) assisting in preparation of board and committee meetings.
For full-time candidates, the DEVELOPMENT MANAGER position will extend to include some responsibilities for general office management and box office duties, such as: Volunteer coordination; General office assistance; Bill-paying in the absence of Managing Director; box Office assistance in the office and at concerts; and assistance with artistic operations at high peak times.
Salary
$24K to $32K, commensurate with experience, and depending on time-commitment. Health-care benefits and optional 403(b) plan are available.
Qualifications
- At least one year’s experience in a similar capacity with a non-profit organization.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing;
- Proven facility with computers, including Microsoft programs, Excel and database work. Knowledge of Quick Books is a plus.
- A high level of professionalism, accuracy and attention to detail
- A passion for the arts; the ability to work as part of a team
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A car and valid driver's license are required.
To apply:
Please send resumé, salary history, two contrasting writing samples, cover letter, and names of current references by September 20 to:
Jacqueline Taylor, Managing Director
Email jtaylor@apollosfire.org
Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra
3091 Mayfield Rd., Suite 217
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Telephone 216.320.0012
www.apollosfire.org
DIRECTOR OF CHORAL ACTIVITIES
Harvard University seeks a Director of Choral Activities (DCA) with a distinguished record of artistic leadership and extensive experience conducting collegiate choral ensembles.
The DCA is responsible for the largest choral program at Harvard, which is made up of six distinct choirs including the undergraduate Holden Choruses comprised of the Harvard Glee Club, the Radcliffe Choral Society, and Harvard Radcliffe Collegium Musicum. The DCA is the principal conductor for the Holden Choruses. Each chorus has an active concert schedule that includes on campus performances and periodic tours when school is not in session. The DCA is assisted by an associate conductor and other staff.
The DCA conducts auditions, selects repertoire, leads and coordinates rehearsals with the support of choral staff, works closely with student leaders, alumni foundations, and academic and administrative colleagues across the campus. The DCA is a joint appointment of the Office for the Arts at Harvard and Department of Music. She/he will hold the position of Senior Lecturer (or a position of similar rank, depending on qualifications and experience), and will teach one course per semester in the Department of Music.
At least eight years experience in conducting mixed choirs, choral/orchestral repertoire; and men’s and/or women’s choirs’ choral repertoire. Masters Degree required and Doctorate strongly preferred. Expertise in conducting symphonic-choral works, knowledge in the performance practices of prior eras, and demonstrable evidence of the ability to achieve the highest artistic standards in performance. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is desired.
For a more detailed job description, visit: dca.harvardarts.org
To apply, please email your cover letter, resume and repertoire list to: dca-ofa@fas.harvard.edu
Please Note: In addition to a cover letter and resume, please submit a repertoire list for mixed choir (choral and choral-orchestral), and a repertoire list for men’s and/or women’s choirs.
Do not send audio or video recordings; these may be requested at a later date. Unsolicited supporting materials will not be returned.
The deadline for applications is November 1, 2009.
Harvard is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.
(posted 7/30/09)
GENERAL MANAGER/DIR. OF ARTISTIC OPERATIONS & TOURING (Title Negotiable)
Apollo’s Fire, the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, has been hailed as “one of America’s leading baroque orchestras,” (Boston Globe). Now in its 17th season, the ensemble performs a series of 5-6 subscription programs with multiple performances of each program in venues throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as summer countryside concerts in rustic venues. Performing on period instruments under the leadership of Music Director Jeannette Sorrell, the ensemble has been praised for its “personality and temperament” (NY Times) and has toured throughout North America. AF has released 13 commercial CD recordings and has had numerous national broadcasts on NPR, Canada’s CBC, Britain’s BBC, and the European Broadcasting Union. Plans are currently underway for international touring and international broadcasts. AF maintains a suite of offices at the historic Rockefeller Building in Cleveland Heights. The organization has a Board of 20 and an administration of three full-time and five part-time staff members.
Job Description
The General Manager/Director of Artistic Operations & Touring will be responsible for most or all of the following, depending on experience: 1) the smooth execution of all Apollo’s Fire general office operations, as well as artistic operations, including local subscription concerts, education concerts, run-outs and touring programs, special events and recordings; 2) serving as the booking representative for Apollo’s Fire, selling tour programs. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
(a) Booking and contracting venues, musicians and guest artists under the direction of the Music Director; negotiating fees; preparing institutional budgets, monthly financial reports, project reports and other financial reports for development and other purposes; monitoring all expenses; preparing musicians’ payroll; analyzing potential touring expenses and preparing fee quotes; preparing and editing publications, including publicity material and concert program-books, both for subscription concerts and on tour; coordinating radio recording and broadcasts for local, national and international markets; and assisting with contract negotiations in collaboration with the Musicians’ Representative and the Music Director.
(b) Supervising an assistant in the arrangement of travel, accommodations and ground transportation for musicians and guest artists; the preparation of per diem allowances; the coordination of production logistics with each venue (locally and on tour); the monitoring of rehearsals and all musician logistics. Tour travel may sometimes be required.
c) Booking paid tour engagements and run-outs; devising selling strategies and goals; contacting potential buyers; negotiating fees
d) Managing general office operations, including licenses, insurance policies, rental contracts, etc.
Salary
$32K to $48K, commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position with health-care benefits and optional 403(b) plan.
Qualifications
An orchestral background in performance or production; four to six years experience in similar work; experience in booking ensembles for tours strongly preferred;
Excellent interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing;
Proven facility with budgeting/fiscal management using Excel spreadsheets with complex variables and Quick Books;
A high level of professionalism, accuracy and attention to detail;
A passion for the arts and dedication to high artistic standards
A car and valid driver's license are required.
To apply:
Please send résumé, cover letter, and names of current references by August 1 to:
Jacqueline Taylor, Managing Director
Email jtaylor@apollosfire.org
Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra
3091 Mayfield Rd., Suite 217
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Telephone 216.320.0012
www.apollosfire.org
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Washington Bach Consort, the nation’s premier Baroque chorus and orchestra is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director. Currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Consort presents a five-concert subscription series at such premier venues as the Music Center at Strathmore, Kennedy Center, and Harman Center for the Arts, where it is a resident artistic partner.
Additionally, the Consort presents a free-of-charge Noontime Cantata Series at Washington’s Church of the Epiphany and a youth education program. The ensemble occasionally performs as a contract artist, tours, and produces commercial recordings.
Reporting to the President of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of the management and operation of the $1M organization. Working with the Board, and a four-person staff, the Executive Director will create and implement the organization’s strategic plan and policies, as well as initiatives to build and foster funding and audience development. Working with the Artistic Committee and Music Director, the Executive Director assists in programming the artistic season, negotiates artists and venue contracts, and verifies compliance with those contracts, organization policies, and the approved financial budget.
The ideal candidate will possess a graduate degree and have at a minimum five years progressive experience in the performing arts, including artistic administration, production management, marketing and communications, financial management, and fundraising.
Please send a cover letter and resume to EDSearch@bachconsort.org. No phone calls please.
Additional Opportunities/Announcements
Chalice Consort is pleased to announce the first annual Early Music Mining Conference (EMMC), which brings together performers, scholars, and listeners of early music to examine newly-discovered and edited music from the Renaissance and Baroque eras.
The Early Music Mining Conference will be held April 10, 2010, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in San Francisco.
About the Conference and Scholar’s Competition:
There are hundreds of masses, motets, chants, and other such works surviving in Renaissance and Baroque manuscripts that have never been transcribed into modern notation. Chalice Consort is interested in helping the public rediscover some of these works written between 1400 and 1750.
To facilitate this discovery, Chalice Consort is producing an annual Early Music Scholars Competition (EMSC) and the corresponding EMMC.
The EMSC, as part of the EMMC, is calling for newly discovered and transcribed (i.e. never published or publicly performed) musical works from anywhere in the world that complement the focal piece of the annual Conference. For the 2010 Conference, the focal piece will be Thomas Ashwell’s Missa Ave Maria.
Chalice Consort will screen all entries submitted by December 31, 2009, and select the top five pieces to be presented at the EMMC on April 10, 2010. This Conference offers all attendees the opportunity to interact with eminent performers, scholars, students, and listeners of early music. At the EMMC, the five featured editors will present their scores to our panel of early music scholars and Chalice Consort will sing the pieces under the direction of our esteemed Guest Directors. There will be a moderated discussion after each piece has been sung.
Attendees of the Conference will vote for their two favorite pieces. The two selected works will be premiered as a part of the San Francisco Early Music Society Fringe Series of the Berkeley Festival & Exhibition in June of 2010.
Guest Directors & Panel Speakers:
Davitt Moroney (Moderator & Guest Director), UC Berkeley
Jeremy Summerly (Guest Director), Royal Academy of Music
David Trendell (Guest Director), King's College, London
Geoffrey Webber (Guest Director), Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge
More information on the Early Music Scholar’s Competition can be found at:
http://chaliceconsort.org/emsc.html, and more information on the Early Music Mining Conference and ticket information can be found at: http://chaliceconsort.org/emmc.html
(posted 10/21/09)
For Sale
Baroque violin bow, made by Richard Riggall of Pennsylvania in 2003. It is a copy of an English 18th-Century model-$1,200.00. Classical violin bow-transitional model after Machaud. Made by Trevor Ewert of Ontario, Canada, also in 2003-$1,500.00. Please call or e-mail me if you are interested and would like to try either of these. I am selling both of these at the price at which I purchased them in 2003, which could provide you some savings given the current market. martie.perry@comcast.net (812) 360-5263
(posted 8/7/09)
Complete set of Goldberg Early Music magazines. 54 volume set of the lavishly produced early music magazine from Spain. Goldberg stopped publishing in 2008 and I’m selling a complete set of these gorgeous magazines. Individual copies of the magazine are very difficult to find and locating a complete set is nearly impossible. When Goldberg was available on the newsstand, individual copies of the magazine retailed from $15 to $22. Best offer gets the entire set. Unless you can come to Brooklyn to pick them up, shipping charges will have to be included in the price. Please contact Craig Zeichner at czeichner@nyct.net if interested.
(posted 7/30/09)
Cembalino in the style of the Italian inner/outer harpsichords. Capable of producing a robust sound. Very handy continuo instrument. Extremely easy to transport, weighing around 35 pounds (14 kg) and measuring less than 56 inches. Tuned to A=415. Parts bought in 2002 from the Renaissance Workshop Company, heir to Early Music Shop. (Parts were manufactured in Tuebingen, Germany.) Finished being built in 2008 by Wolodymyr and Eugene Smishkewych, completed by professional builder David Jensen, with additional voicing by Phil Sloffer. Disposition: Single 8 strung in hand drawn brass. 45 notes, CC/EE - c''' (short bottom octave). Size: 140cm long, 61cm wide, 17cm deep. Keys are cut from lime with maple / rosewood covers and the beech jacks are fitted with pearwood tongues with delrin plectra. 'Swiss' pine for the soundboard, fine quality laminate board ("marine" ply) for the baseboard, English sycamore for casework parts and mouldings. Departing from the hollow-box construction method suggested by the kit, the wrestplank on this instrument is constructed with a solid piece of white oak faced with sycamore. This method assures greater durability and the highest resistance to warping due to string tension stress. Asking $5900. Comes with simple music desk. Adjustable music desk and hinged lid available upon request for additional $500.Please contact Yonit Kosovske for more information: yonitkosovske@gmail.com.
(posted 10/13/09)
Beha and Gibbons 415 Rippert alto recorder. Single holes for f/f# and g/g#, comes with an extra foot joint with double holes for f/f#. Historical fingerings. Asking $1,000. Please contact Tish Berlin in Albany, CA at 510-559-4670 or tishberlin@sbcglobal.net
(posted 10/13/09)