Administration 

Band 

Bass 

Brass 

Choral Conducting 

Church Music/Organ

Composition 

Early Music 

Ethnomusicology 

Guitar

Jazz

Keyboard 

Music Education 

Music History

Music Theory

Musicology 

Opera 

Orchestra 

Orchestral Conducting  

Percussion 

Piano 

Strings 

Summer only

Theater 

Various Area 

Voice 

Woodwind   

ADMINISTRATION

Canada’s Honens International Piano Competition invites applicants for the position of Manager, Marketing and Communications for the year of the Sixth Honens International Piano Competition. This is a one-year contract position covering a maternity leave. This position reports to the Executive Director, supervises junior marketing and Box Office staff and volunteers, supports artistic, fund development and online development departments, and Honens’ national and international press representatives. He or she provides leadership in maintaining and building the Honens brand and communicating the organization’s key messages.  Duties include organization and coordination of all communications and marketing print and online materials, management of a prescribed annual budget, management and development of strategic visibility partnerships.  Qualifications: Minimum of five years in performing arts marketing, including subscription and single ticket campaigns, box office management, patron relations. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and computer expertise required.

Send resume by Friday 17 October 2008 to:  (include salary expectations), Executive Director, Honens, 888 Tenth Street SW, Calgary AB T2P 2X1. fax:  403 299 0137  email: info@honens.com. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.  The Sixth Honens International Piano Competition takes place 22 October to 6 November 2009.

Purdue University: Visual and Performing Arts Department Head.  Qualifications: requires terminal degree related to one of the dept's divisions, distinguished record in field of visual or performing arts, prior administrative experience and appointment at the rank of tenured full professor; strong commitment to both liberal arts education and professional training; demonstrated insight, appreciation, respect for unique demands and contributions of the many disciplines in a diverse dept; interest in working with community arts organizations.  Duties:  provide vision, leadership, & management in areas of resource allocation, faculty and staff development, education, creative endeavor, scholarly research; serve as advocate for dept on university, nat'l and internat'l level.  Submit: letter of application indicating relevant experience and qualifications, vitae, contact info for 3 references to:  Chair, Head Search Committee, Dept. of Visual and Performing Arts, PAO Hall - 552 W. Wood St., West Lafayette, IN  47907-2002.  Application screening begins October 8, 2008. Tel: 765-494-3178 or email.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks Music Department Chair (req#598), Associate Professor or Professor with tenure, 12-month appointment. Duties:  teach in accordance with needs of dept & area of expertise; responsible for long term planning, overall administration of the dept including financial planning, fundraising, budget mgmt, curricular development, coordination of student advising, mentoring faculty, supervising clerical and technical staff, guidance of departmental recruitment and retention initiatives, representing the dept within University and College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; nurture cultivation of partnerships with other arts organizations in central Arkansas area.  Required Qualifications: record of effective administrative experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, provide artistic and academic leadership for the Music Dept.  Earned doctorate in music required; record of research and scholarship sufficient to meet the criteria for tenure at the rank of associate professor or professor at UALR required; familiarity with trends in music technology, contemporary issues in music education, and with software used for office administration.  Preference given to experience in leadership positions in music programs, experience with NASM standards and accrediting criteria.  Departmental web site: http://ualr.edu/music/.  Consult http://ualr.edu/human_relations/positions/ for further details about this position.  To apply: submit a letter of application (reference req#598), resume, and complete contact information for 3+ current professional references to: Prof. Michael Carenbauer, Chair, Search Committee, Music Department, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204. Electronic submissions preferred to:  mgcarenbauer@ualr.edu req# 598 in the subject line or fax to 501-569-3559.  Please do not submit publications, recordings or other supporting materials at this time. Review of applications begins October 15, 2008 and will continue until position is filled.  Appointment effective July 1, 2009. 

Opera Grand Rapids (MI) Executive Director needed for regional opera company,$1 million budget, a staff of 7, currently producing 2 performances of 3 operas each season.  Duties:  reports directly to the Board, has primary responsibility for managing all the development, financial, and administrative operations of the company; (Currently we have completed over 70% of a capital campaign, and secured property, to build a highly visible, permanent Opera Center, which will house the company’s offices and rehearsal space.);  works closely with Executive Committee, Board of Trustees and Board Committees to achieve next phase of growth and development; responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s administrative operations; leads fundraising efforts; builds and manages budget; manages all company staff except Artistic Director, artists and musicians. Qualifications:  Successful executive or management experience is essential, as well as proven track record of positive financial results; enthusiasm for fundraising, strong organizational and management skills, solid budget and financial competency, and a good understanding of the arts and non-profit organizations; strong team leader with excellent communication skills, able to support the Board and its committees, and maintain excellent community and donor relations.   Submit cover letter and resume to:  OGR Search Committee, Opera Grand Rapids, Waters Building, Suite 300, 161 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.  For more info, phone Kathryn Stieler at 616-742-0415. Posted 8-4-08. No start date given.

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BANDS

Ohio University:  Director of Bands, tenure track.  Qualifications:  Master's degree required, doctorate preferred; university teaching experience; evidence of successful conducting, outstanding musical artistry and effective teaching required; ability to administer and maintain concert band program; record of professional association with music educators/performers and experience with student recruitment in academic setting.  Duties:  conduct wind ensembles and concert band, teach grad/undergrad conducting, band literature, and other duties as assigned.  Applications are to be completed online.  Also submit:  cover letter, vitae, video recording of recent performances (DVD or VHS), recent programs, list of references (complete contact info), minimum of 3 current letters of recommendation to:  Dr. Chris Hayes, chair, Director of Bands Search Committee, Ohio University School of Music, Robert Glidden Hall, Athens, OH  45701.  Application screening begins October 12, 2008.

University of Massachusetts Amherst:  Director of Wind Ensembles, asst. professor, tenure track.  Qualifications:  Master's degree required; doctorate or equivalent professional experience preferred; demonstrated musical and organizational skills appropriate to organize, recruit for and conduct wind ensembles.  Duties:  conduct Wind Ensemble and Symphony band; teach instrumental conducting at the undergrad and grad levels; additional teaching duties depend on candidate's area of expertise, may include wind literature courses and/or instrumental methods; assist in coordinating instrumental recruitment activities with applied faculty; recruiting to include guest conducting, offering workshops, adjudicating, and participating in music ed activities; maintain regional/national visibility as an ensemble conductor as part of professional development; create summer high school wind ensemble program through Continuing Education; advise undergrad/grad students, serve on committees. perform other university and professional service as needed.  Submit:  cover letter, vitae, 3 letters of recommendation with complete reference contact information, CD/DVD that illustrates conducting and musicianship to:  Wind Ensembles Conductor Search Committee, Dept. of Music and Dance, Fine Arts Center, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA  01003-9274.  Screening of applicants begins 10-16-08, continues until position is filled.  Start date:  Sept. 1, 2009.

BASS 

Show band bass:  opening on a Royal Caribbean ship from 11/15/08 until 1/17/09.  Excellent sight-reading and knowledge of various styles required.  If you are interested / available, please contact:  Robert C. Chirafisi, Director, Music Operations, CTI GROUP WORLDWIDE SERVICES, INC., 1845 Cordova Rd #215, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316-6100.  Email:  rchirafisi@cti-usa.com  Office: +1 (954) 568-5900 x23  Mobile: +1 (954) 328-8257 

Bass Guitar Instructor:  join the organization Click for Lessons, an online company that connects students who want lessons with instructors.  Qualifications:  Teaching experience required; college degree or currently majoring in your teaching subject. Duties:  CFL instructors are sent students in their available time slots.  Main responsibility is to teach students the subjects that they are interested in.  Contact Drew Davies at 877-231-8505 or at jobs@clickforlessons.com for more information. Applications accepted year-round;  position to begin immediately.

BRASS

Trombone: There is an opening for trombone on a cruise ship from Nov 8 until Jan 17.  If you are interested / available, please contact:  Robert C. Chirafisi, Director, Music Operations, CTI GROUP WORLDWIDE SERVICES, INC., 1845 Cordova Rd #215, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316-6100.  Email:  rchirafisi@cti-usa.com  Office: (954) 568-5900 x23  Mobile: (954) 328-8257

Show Band Trumpet:  5 lead trumpet openings on Royal Caribbean ships through the end of the year.  They are as follows:  Oct 04 – Apr 04, Oct 17 – Dec 15, Oct 18 – Apr 17, Nov 22 – Feb 05, Dec 14 – tba.  If you are interested / available, please contact:  Robert C. Chirafisi, Director, Music Operations, CTI GROUP WORLDWIDE SERVICES, INC., 1845 Cordova Rd #215, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316-6100.  Email:  rchirafisi@cti-usa.com  Office: (954) 568-5900 x23  Mobile: (954) 328-8257

"The President's Own" United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. is holding auditions for trumpet/cornet on Nov. 24, 2008.  For a complete audition information packet and application, please email or fax:  (202) 433-4752; or call (202) 433-5714 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. eastern time.  Applicants will be placed on the audition list upon the Marine Band's receipt of a current resume and completed applicant fact sheet.  Audition list may be found at web site.

Brass Instrument Instructors:  join the organization Click for Lessons, an online company that connects students who want lessons with instructors.  Qualifications:  Teaching experience required; college degree or currently majoring in your teaching subject. Duties:  CFL instructors are sent students in their available time slots.  Main responsibility is to teach students the subjects that they are interested in.  Contact Drew Davies at 877-231-8505 or at jobs@clickforlessons.com for more information. Applications accepted year-round;  position to begin immediately.

CHORAL CONDUCTING

University of Massachusetts Amherst:  Director of Choral Ensembles, asst. professor, tenure track.  Qualifications:  Master's degree required; doctorate or equivalent professional experience preferred; demonstrated musical and organizational skills appropriate to organize, recruit for and conduct choral ensembles.  Duties:  conduct Chorale and Chamber Singers; teach choral conducting at the undergrad and grad levels; additional teaching duties depend on candidate's area of expertise, may include choral literature courses and/or choral methods; coordinate choral recruitment activities with applied faculty; recruiting to include guest conducting, offering workshops, adjudicating, and participating in music ed activities; maintain regional/national visibility as an ensemble conductor as part of professional development; create summer high school choral program through Continuing Education; advise undergrad/grad students, serve on committees. perform other university and professional service as needed.  Submit:  cover letter, vitae, 3 letters of recommendation with complete reference contact information, CD/DVD that illustrates conducting and musicianship to:  Choral Conductor Search Committee, Dept. of Music and Dance, Fine Arts Center, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA  01003-9274.  Screening of applicants begins 10-16-08, continues until position is filled.  Start date:  Sept. 1, 2009.

University of Windsor (Ontario) Asst. Professor of Choral Activities, tenure-track.  Qualifications:  completed doctorate by July 2009; significant professional experience, pedagogical expertise in choral conducting expected; record of/potential for successful grant writing; ability to teach in secondary area; team player who is able to contribute to school mission; serve on committees as needed. Duties:  teach, conduct, write grants, serve on committees, teach in secondary area.  Submit:  Letter or application including a statement of citizenship/immigration status; vitae; statement outlining professional interests and potential for creative/scholarly achievement; teaching dossier/evidence of teaching effectiveness (evaluations/recordings of rehearsals); statement of teaching philosophy and interests; samples of recent performances; name and contact info for 3 references to:  Chair, Appointments Committee; School of Music; University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave, Windsor Ontario, Canada N9B 3P4. Ph: 519-253-3000 x2796.  Email:  Music@uwindsor.ca  Screening of applicants begins Sept. 26, 2008. Start date:  July 1, 2009.

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CHURCH MUSIC/ORGAN

Second Presbyterian Church of Bloomington, Illinois: Director of Music Ministries.  Qualifications:  The Director of Music Ministries (DMM) shall, most importantly, be a committed Christian who will impart that spirituality to all aspects of the position and have a willingness to grow further in his/her own Christian faith. The DMM must see this position as one of ministry to and with the people of Second Presbyterian Church (2PC) utilizing worship and music to communicate the Good News of Jesus Christ while representing the church in a professional manner.  The Director of Music Ministries will oversee and coordinate all church music ministries including traditional and contemporary worship with multiple choirs, ensembles, and soloists while enriching and enhancing the Music Ministries of the church. The DMM will report directly to the Head Pastor and Session through the Personnel Committee of Session and will be a staff- liaison to the Music and Worship Committee of Session.  The Director of Music Ministries: must work and interact well with all church staff, volunteers and musicians of all levels of ability from youth to adults; must demonstrate a high degree of administrative, managerial and interpersonal skills; have strong written, verbal and computer skills, and shall have a Masters of Music degree with choirmaster emphasis/conducting from an accepted and accredited university or have equivalent and relative experience.  The Director of Music Ministries may also be the Church Organist but it is not a requirement.  Interested candidates should send a detailed cover letter, resume and official transcripts to:  Second Presbyterian Church, c/o Bob Gallagher,  Search Committee Chairman, 313 N. East Street, Bloomington, Illinois 61761.  Posted 10-9-08.

Faith Lutheran Church, ELCA, Avon, Indiana is looking for a Part-Time Organist/Choir Director.  Present average worship attendance – 85. Equipment: Rodgers Electric Organ, Roland Digital Piano.  Duties: 1 service per week (currently  Sunday 10:30am), 1 choir rehearsal per week (flexible) – 6-12 member choir, 1 worship coordination per month (2hrs), estimated 5-7 hrs per week (including rehearsal time).  Interested Applicants can contact: Brian Kochersperger, FLC Vice-President bkochersperger@foxcontractors.com or Pastor John Kost pastor.flc@att.net  Posted 9-3-08.

Unitarian-Universalist Church of Indianapolis seeks permanent part-time Music/Choir Director, 10 hours/week.  Duties:  coordinate music for all worship services year-round, including arranging for special music on non-choir Sundays; conduct and direct 20-30 member choir 2 weeknights per month & 1 hour prior to service, once a month Sept-June; research and purchase high quality musical selections suitable for UUI audiences that reflect a diversity of musical traditions. Submit via mail or email (to Lucy Park Newton) :  cover letter, resume, 3 letters of reference by Sept. 19, 2008 to:  UUI Music/Choir Director Search Committee, c/o Lucy Park Newton, 615 W. 43rd St., Indianapolis, IN  46208.

Music Coordinator:  small rural church located 40 miles west of Bloomington seeks applicants to coordinate music for worship and special events.  Position involves coordinating our amateur musicians and using personal musical skills.  For more info please email Ruth Tobias.  Posted 8-28-08.

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COMPOSITION  

ETHNOMUSICOLOGY

GUITAR

Orchestra Guitar opening for a major cruise line, beginning on Oct 15, 2008.  If you are interested, or know someone who is, please contact:  Robert C. Chirafisi, Director, Music Operations, CTI GROUP WORLDWIDE SERVICES, INC, 1845 Cordova Rd.,  #215, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316-6100. Tel: (954) 568-5900 x23. Fax: +1 (954) 568-5888.

Guitar Instructor:  join the organization Click for Lessons, an online company that connects students who want lessons with instructors.  Qualifications:  Teaching experience required; college degree or currently majoring in your teaching subject. Duties:  CFL instructors are sent students in their available time slots.  Main responsibility is to teach students the subjects that they are interested in.  Contact Drew Davies at 877-231-8505 or at jobs@clickforlessons.com for more information. Applications accepted year-round;  position to begin immediately.

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JAZZ

The Carnegie Mellon University School of Music announces a vacancy for a Teaching Track Position as Director of Jazz Studies.   POSITION:  Full-time, nine-month position as Director of Jazz Studies for the Carnegie Mellon University School of Music.  Appointment is to begin in Fall Semester 2009.  RESPONSIBILITIES:  The successful candidate will be a performer/scholar in Jazz Studies or Ethnomusicology who demonstrates the potential to be a musical and intellectual leader in the field.  Areas of expertise of particular interest to the search committee include: Jazz performance, theory, pedagogy, history and a range of interdisciplinary interests. A record of accomplishment resulting in national and international recognition is a requirement for continuation.  This position will require a record of teaching experience and excellence. The successful candidate will oversee the Jazz minor, plan and propose a Jazz major, as well as teach:  jazz ensembles,  Jazz Theory, Jazz History, and Special topics courses and graduate seminars in Jazz appropriate to the candidate’s areas of expertise.  School of Music/University Service:  participate in School of Music, College, and University committees, faculty governance, and other related areas of service.  REQUIRED QUALS:  a DMA or Ph.D. in Jazz Studies or Ethnomusicology, or equivalent professional experience, is required and must be in hand by August 2009.  APPLICATION:  Send letter of application with statement of interest in the position and resumé, (no letters or publications at this time) to: Director of Jazz Studies Search Committee, School of Music, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.  Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2009, however applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. 

University of Massachusetts Amherst:  Asst. professor of Jazz Studies, tenure track.  Qualifications:  Master's degree required; demonstrated ability as a performer and teacher.  Duties:  teach jazz undergrad and grad music majors and minors; additional teaching duties depend on candidate's area of expertise, may include large and small jazz ensembles, improvisation, jazz theory, jazz history, applied lessons and jazz composition/arranging; perform with jazz faculty and with student ensembles as guest artist; participate in auditions and recruitment activities which may include visits to secondary schools, offering workshops, adjudicating and actively participating in on-campus performance series; opportunity to participate in summer Jazz in July program; maintain regional/national visibility as a performing artist and educator as part of professional development; be willing and available to address responsibilities during regular work week; advise undergrad/grad students, serve on committees, perform other university and professional service as needed.  Submit:  cover letter, vitae, 3 letters of recommendation with complete reference contact information, CD/DVD that illustrates conducting and musicianship to:  Prof. Jeffrey W. Holmes, Chair; Jazz Studies Search Committee, Dept. of Music and Dance, Fine Arts Center, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA  01003-9274.  Screening of applicants begins 10-16-08, continues until position is filled.  Start date:  Sept. 1, 2009.

Show Band Trumpet:  There are 5 lead trumpet openings on Royal Caribbean ships through the end of the year.  They are as follows:  Oct 04 – Apr 04, Oct 17 – Dec 15, Oct 18 – Apr 17, Nov 22 – Feb 05, Dec 14 – tba.  If you are interested / available, please contact:  Robert C. Chirafisi, Director, Music Operations, CTI GROUP WORLDWIDE SERVICES, INC., 1845 Cordova Rd #215, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316-6100.  Email:  rchirafisi@cti-usa.com  Office: (954) 568-5900 x23  Mobile: (954) 328-8257

Show Band Bass:  opening on a Royal Caribbean ship from 11/15/08 until 1/17/09.  Excellent sight-reading and knowledge of various styles required.  If you are interested / available, please contact:  Robert C. Chirafisi, Director, Music Operations, CTI GROUP WORLDWIDE SERVICES, INC., 1845 Cordova Rd #215, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316-6100.  Email:  rchirafisi@cti-usa.com  Office: (954) 568-5900 x23  Mobile: (954) 328-8257 

KEYBOARD

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MUSIC HISTORY

MUSIC THEORY

Music Theory Instructor:  join the organization Click for Lessons, an online company that connects students who want lessons with instructors.  Qualifications:  Teaching experience required; college degree or currently majoring in your teaching subject. Duties:  CFL instructors are sent students in their available time slots.  Main responsibility is to teach students the subjects that they are interested in.  Contact Drew Davies at 877-231-8505 or at jobs@clickforlessons.com for more information. Applications accepted year-round;  position to begin immediately.

MUSICOLOGY

Dalhousie University (Nova Scotia):  lecturer/asst professor of musicology, tenure track.  Qualifications:  completed doctorate in musicology by July 1, 2009; demonstrated excellence in teaching and research; expertise and ability to teach specialized courses in 1 or more of the following areas:  17th and 18th century music, jazz, music in Canada, film music, music theory & analysis.  Duties:  teach undergrad courses in core curriculum, courses in new grad program in musicology, general enrollment courses; research and teaching should emphasize interdisciplinarity and music in the context of cultural studies; research should complement that of current musicology faculty.  Submit:  letter of application including statement of research and teaching interests and philosophies, vitae, 3 confidential letters of reference (under separate cover) sent to:  Chair, Music Dept Search Committee, Dalhousie University, 6101 University Ave., Room 514, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2, Canada.  Application screening begins October 15, 2008.  Position subject to budgetary approval.  Start date: July 1, 2009. Tel:  902-494-2418. Fax:  902-494-2801.

Illinois Wesleyan University asst professor of musicology, tenure track.  Qualifications:  doctorate in musicology completed by August 1, 2009; evidence of scholarly activity and promise of distinction in the field; evidence of teaching excellence in music history at the college level and the ability to teach world music; commitment to working and teaching with colleagues in the school of music and across the university in a liberal arts environment.  Duties:  teach a 2-semester, sophomore survey course in Western music history and variety of add'l courses in the general ed program including campus-wide 1st-year introductory writing course; maintain active program of appropriate research activities; serve on committees and perform other services for the university; willingness to provide leadership with respect to curriculum development.  Submit:  letter of application, vitae, transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation (under separate cover) to:  Mario J. Pelusi, Director, School of Music, Illinois Wesleyan University, P.O. Box 2900, Bloomington, IL  61702-2900.  Application materials due by December 1, 2008.

OPERA

Des Moines Metro Opera Apprentice Artist Program:  will be held May 22-July 12, 2009.  Auditions will be held in Chicago on Oct 24-25, and New York on Oct 27-Nov 1, 2008.  Please visit web site for application and details. Housing, stipend, partial meal plan provided.

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ORCHESTRA

The Seattle Symphony announces auditions for:  PRINCIPAL CELLO.  Final auditions for this position will be held in Seattle on Sunday evening, February 8, 2009. Preliminary auditions may begin as early as Thursday, February 5, 2009.  A brief resume listing recent orchestral experience, musical education, and audition experience placement must be received by Monday, December 15, 2008.  If a tape resume is requested, it must be received by Tuesday, January 6, 2009.   Repertoire will be sent upon receipt of your resume.  CURRENT CONTRACT INFORMATION - 2008-2009 SEASON (4th year of 4-year agreement):

•             45 week season including seven weeks paid vacation, plus an optional summer Seattle Opera production;

•             Minimum guaranteed salary for 2008-2009 season: $89,652.50 (includes 2 weeks summer Opera);

•             Workload and salary shared between the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and the Seattle Opera Association;

•             Benefits include medical and dental insurance, pension, disability, life insurance, instrument insurance, and parking.

 Send a one-page resume to: (e-mail is preferred)  Scott Wilson, Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager, Seattle Symphony,  PO Box 21906,  Seattle, WA  98111-3906.  Fax: (206) 215-4701.  E-mail: Audition.Resumes@SeattleSymphony.org  Please include the words “Principal Cello Auditions” in the title of your reply, and attach your resume as a Word document.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

The Seattle Symphony announces auditions for:  Associate Concertmaster.  Final auditions for this position will be held in Seattle on Monday, March 30, 2009.  Semi-Finals will be held on Sunday evening March 29, 2009. Preliminary auditions may begin as early as Friday, March 27, 2009.  A one-page resume listing recent orchestral experience, musical education, and audition experience placement must be received by Monday January 20, 2009.  If a tape resume is requested, it must be received by Tuesday February 10, 2009.   Repertoire will be sent upon receipt of your resume.  CURRENT CONTRACT INFORMATION - 2008-2009 SEASON (4th year of 4-year agreement):

•             45 week season including seven weeks paid vacation, plus an optional summer Seattle Opera production;

•             Contracted salary for 2008-2009 season: $134,478.75 (includes 2 weeks summer Opera minimum);

•             Workload and salary shared between the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and the Seattle Opera Association;

•             Benefits include medical and dental insurance, pension, disability, life insurance, instrument insurance, and parking.

 Send a one-page resume to: (e-mail is preferred)  Scott Wilson, Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager,  Seattle Symphony,  PO Box 21906,  Seattle, WA  98111-3906.  Fax: (206) 215-4701.  E-mail: Audition.Resumes@SeattleSymphony.org  Please include the words “Associate Concertmaster” in the title of your reply, and attach your resume as a Word document.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We will begin responding to inquiries January 1, 2009.

The Seattle Symphony announces auditions for:  SECOND VIOLIN, one position.  Employment to begin as soon as possible.  Final auditions for this position will be held in Seattle on Monday, January 12, 2009.  Semi-Finals will be held on Sunday evening January 11, 2009.   Preliminary auditions may begin as early as Friday, January 9, 2009.  A brief resume listing recent orchestral experience, musical education, and audition experience placement must be received by Monday November 17, 2008.  If a tape resume is requested, it must be received by Tuesday December 8, 2008.   Repertoire will be sent upon receipt of your resume. Send a one-page resume to: (e-mail is preferred) Scott Wilson, Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager, Seattle Symphony, PO Box 21906, Seattle, WA  98111-3906.  Fax: (206) 215-4701.  E-mail: Audition.Resumes@SeattleSymphony.org  (Please include the words “2nd Violin Auditions” in the title of your reply, and attach your resume as a Word document). NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We will begin responding to inquiries after October 1, 2008.

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ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING.

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PERCUSSION

University of North Carolina Greensboro: asst or associate professor Artist/Teacher of Percussion, tenure track.  Qualifications:  Master's degree required, doctorate or equivalent professional experience preferred; emerging or established artist of nat'l/internat'l stature; demonstrated success in recruiting; college teaching experience preferred.  Duties: teach studio percussion; teach upper-level classes in percussion pedagogy and literature; recruit undergrad/grad students; maintain active creative agenda balanced with ongoing commitments to on-campus performing, scholarship and committee work; coordinate percussion area.  Submit:  letter of application, vitae, placement file if available, transcripts, CD/DVD of recent performances, 3+ letters of reference to:  Dr. John Locke, Chair, Percussion Search Committee, c/o Dean John J. Deal, School of Music, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC  27402-6170.  Tel:  336-334-5789, fax:  336-334-5497.  Application screening begins October 15, 2008. Start date: August 1, 2009.

Percussion Instructor:  join the organization Click for Lessons, an online company that connects students who want lessons with instructors.  Qualifications:  Teaching experience required; college degree or currently majoring in your teaching subject. Duties:  CFL instructors are sent students in their available time slots.  Main responsibility is to teach students the subjects that they are interested in.  Contact Drew Davies at 877-231-8505 or at jobs@clickforlessons.com for more information. Applications accepted year-round;  position to begin immediately.

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PIANO

University of Toronto: Assistant or Associate Professor (depending on qualifications) of collaborative piano, full-time tenure-track position.  Start date:  July 1, 2009. Qualifications:  accomplished pianist with experience in vocal music, particularly art song repertoire, to provide leadership in the graduate program in collaborative keyboard studies;  experience and demonstrated effectiveness in working with pianists and singers at the graduate and undergraduate levels as well as an active performing profile; chamber music experience and demonstrated expertise in lyric diction, knowledge of languages, and vocal repertoire; minimum of Master’s degree or equivalent experience required. Duties: individual lessons, coachings and classes, plus coordination of student accompanists and recruitment of graduate students.  Submit  CV online by clicking on the link below.  Applicants should send a letter of intent, recording(s), and a professional dossier to Office of the Dean (Collaborative Piano Search), Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 2C5. They should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent by the deadline: December 5, 2008.      Click Here to Apply Online

University of Massachusetts Amherst:  Asst. professor of Piano, tenure track.  Qualifications:  Master's degree required; doctorate or equivalent professional experience preferred; demonstrated ability as a performer and teacher; successful candidate will demonstrate high potential for recruiting as well as becoming a nationally recognized performer/teacher of piano.   Duties:  teach applied piano lessons to undergrad and grad music majors and minors; maintain regional/national visibility including appearances at nat'l/internat'l venues as a performing artist as part of professional development; additional duties depend on candidate's area of expertise and needs of dept; activities may include visits to secondary schools, offering workshops, adjudicating and actively participating in on-campus performance series; participating in summer program; be willing and available to address responsibilities during regular work week; advise undergrad/grad students, participate in auditions and actively recruit; serve on committees, perform other university and professional service as needed.  Submit:  cover letter, vitae, 3 letters of recommendation with complete reference contact information, CD/DVD that illustrates conducting and musicianship to:  Prof. Nadine Shank, Chair; Piano Search Committee, Dept. of Music and Dance, Fine Arts Center, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA  01003-9274.  Screening of applicants begins 10-16-08, continues until position is filled.  Start date:  Sept. 1, 2009.

Piano Instructor:  join the organization Click for Lessons, an online company that connects students who want lessons with instructors.  Qualifications:  Teaching experience required; college degree or currently majoring in your teaching subject. Duties:  CFL instructors are sent students in their available time slots.  Main responsibility is to teach students the subjects that they are interested in.  Contact Drew Davies at 877-231-8505 or at jobs@clickforlessons.com for more information. Applications accepted year-round;  position to begin immediately.

STRINGS

University of South Carolina:  Asst./associate professor of Violin Pedagogy/Applied Violin.  Qualifications:  Master's degree or equivalent professional experience required; earned doctorate and college level teaching experience preferred; ability/desire to recruit and maintain studio of university and pre-college violin students; active performing violinist with significant interest & experience in teaching and pedagogy; background in traditional violin methods or teacher/trainer in Suzuki method.  Duties:  teach string pedagogy courses; develop graduate degrees in string pedagogy; teach undergrad/grad applied violin; build Suzuki pre-college program; recruit, engage in professional and service activities, maintain regional, national, internat'l visibility in string pedagogy, solo and/or chamber music performance.  Submit:  letter of application, vitae, current recording, 3 letters of recommendation, supporting credentials to:  Dr. Robert Jesselson, Chair, Violin Pedagogy Search Committee, USC School of Music, 813 Assembly St., Columbia, SC  29208.  Screening begins 10-1-08.  Start Date:  August 2009.

Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass Instructors:  join the organization Click for Lessons, an online company that connects students who want lessons with instructors.  Qualifications:  Teaching experience required; college degree or currently majoring in your teaching subject. Duties:  CFL instructors are sent students in their available time slots.  Main responsibility is to teach students the subjects that they are interested in.  Contact Drew Davies at 877-231-8505 or at jobs@clickforlessons.com for more information. Applications accepted year-round;  position to begin immediately.

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SUMMER ONLY

THEATER

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VARIOUS AREA  

Stephen F. Austin State University: Instructor/Asst Professor of Sound Recording Technology.  Qualifications:  MM or Master of Sound Engineering required; prefer candidates with professional experience in recording arts; teaching experience at college level in field of music acoustics and/or recording techniques preferred; evidence of successful student recruitment & facilities mgt. highly desirable.   Duties: pioneer a newly formed Sound Recording Technology-SRT program, teach academic & applied courses in recording arts, oversight of recording studio and supervision of student workers in this area ; recruit students into SRT program; must demonstrate ability to develop course curriculum for undergrads seeking careers in the application, installation, operation of analog and digital audio and music recording, reproduction, processing and reinforcements systems; professional experience/expertise in modern recording studio using digital software programs such as Digidesign Pro Tools & other professional mainstream audio systems (Digital Performer, Sound Forge, Pyramix, etc) are essential components of this position; fulfill service obligations to school, college, & university, embrace and maintain spirit of collegiality in College of Fine Arts. 

Submit:  letter of application, vitae, transcripts, 3 letters of reference to:  Sound Recording Technology Search Committee, c/o J.D. Salas, Committee Chair, School of Music, Stephen F. Austin State University, PO box 13043, SFA Station, Nacogdoches, TX  75962-3043.  Application Screening begins November 1, 2008. Start date:  January 5, 2009.

Bloomington, IN:  We seeking an audition monitor for the 2009 Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Auditions.  The Bloomington auditions will be held on October 12th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.  The room monitor will check in singers, keeping the auditions running smoothly, and assist the adjudicators as needed.  We will pay an hourly fee for services.  If interested please contact Christian Eckels: ceckels@santafeopera.org

Announcing October 2008 openings aboard the cruise liners of Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises.  Needed are pianists, guitarists, bass players, drummers, as well as saxophone, trumpet, and trombone players.  All must be excellent sight readers; and jazz improvisation, while not necessary, is a plus.  Details upon request. Contact Robert C. Chirafisi, Director, Music Operations; CTI GROUP WORLDWIDE SERVICES, INC, 1845 Cordova Rd #215.  Office: +1 (954) 568-5900 x23, Mobile: +1 (954) 328-8257, Fax: +1 (954) 568-5888

Orquesta Bravo, an Indianapolis salsa band, seeks musicians who play latin music/salsa.  Seeking trumpet, trombone, tenor sax/alto sax, congas, timbales, bongos, piano, bass, and spanish vocals.  Call Stacie at 317-281-3276 and we will send you a CD and the charts. Posted 8-28-08.

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VOICE 

University of North Texas: Studio Voice asst professor tenure track. Qualifications: active, accomplished performer possessing a high level of expertise in languages, musicianship, and artistry. Experience teaching voice on the post-secondary level required. Master’s degree required, doctorate preferred. Professional experience may be considered in lieu of earned degrees.  Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate studio voice lessons to voice majors and other music majors with a concentration in voice. Recruit highly qualified students, and possibly teach in other areas of vocal performance depending on qualifications and interest. Participate fully in faculty activities.  Starting Date: August, 2009. Submit:  Application letter, curriculum vitae, names and contacts for three references, and a recent CD or DVD. Academic transcripts and other materials including a video recording of studio teaching may be requested later. Mail all materials to:  Voice Search Committee, c/o Jeffrey Snider, UNT College of Music, 1155 Union Circle # 311367, Denton, TX 76203-1367.  To ensure full consideration, all materials specified above should be received by Dec. 1, 2008.

Phone: 940-565-3712. Fax: 940 565-2002.

Voice Instructor:  join the organization Click for Lessons, an online company that connects students who want lessons with instructors.  Qualifications:  Teaching experience required; college degree or currently majoring in your teaching subject. Duties:  CFL instructors are sent students in their available time slots.  Main responsibility is to teach students the subjects that they are interested in.  Contact Drew Davies at 877-231-8505 or at jobs@clickforlessons.com for more information. Applications accepted year-round;  position to begin immediately.

WOODWIND

Ohio University:  asst. professor of oboe/music theory, tenure track.  Qualifications:  doctorate, ABD or equivalent experience required; evidence of strong artistic ability; accomplishment as a college-level oboe performer/teacher; evidence of successful experience in college-level teaching of music theory and/or musicianship courses.  Duties: teach applied oboe, related courses in pedagogy and repertoire, double reed methods, coach chamber music, teach undergrad courses in music theory and/or aural skills; maintain appropriate level of creative/scholarly activity; recruit qualified undergrad and grad students. Applications are to be completed online.  Also, submit recording of recent live performances (CD format), copies of recent transcripts, 3+ current recommendation letters to:  Dr. Matt James, Chair; Oboe-Theory Search Committee, Ohio University School of Music, Robert Glidden Hall, Athens, OH  45701. Application screening begins October 12, 2008.

Woodwinds, Saxophone Instructors:  join the organization Click for Lessons, an online company that connects students who want lessons with instructors.  Qualifications:  Teaching experience required; college degree or currently majoring in your teaching subject. Duties:  CFL instructors are sent students in their available time slots.  Main responsibility is to teach students the subjects that they are interested in.  Contact Drew Davies at 877-231-8505 or at jobs@clickforlessons.com for more information. Applications accepted year-round;  position to begin immediately.