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Australian Music News Highlights

Monday 14 May 2012

The Arts Minister, Simon Crean, delivered a funding boost of $4.6 million to the music industry, with artist development, stage craft and songwriting the main winners.

After The Melba Foundation failed to secure ongoing funds in Tuesday's budget, its CEO and founder Maria Vandamme has vowed to keep on supporting Australia's best classical musicians.

The announcement of drastic cuts to the ANU School of Music degree were followed last week by its head, Professor Adrian Walter taking an indefinite leave of absence from his job. Today it was announced that he has been appointed as Director of the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts and will take up the post in September.

President Barack Obama has honoured Burt Bacharach and Hal David as "two kings of songwriting", presenting them with America's most prestigious prize for popular music.

There are approximately 10,000 bagpipers in Scotland. Experts are sounding the lament over the loss of a traditional skill which means that sheepskins for the bespoke bag under the piper's armpit are often not of the right quality.

Vale Roman Totenberg (1911-2012), a Polish-born violinist who made music with Yehudi Menuhin, ate with Eleanor Roosevelt and built sandcastles with Igor Stravinsky.

Also in the news this week: John Berry, Beastie Boys, Joe Chindamo, Yo-Yo Ma, Shirley Manson, Paul Simon, Owsley "Bear'' Stanley, Shu-Cheen Yu, Victor Willis.

Oz Composers Birthdays: Lee Bracegirdle 1952, Tristram Cary 1925-2008, Roger Frampton 1948-2000, Attila Jurth 1945, David Sydney Morgan 1932, June Nixon 1942 Geoffrey d'Ombrain 1931.

Other Anniversaries:
1912–The first Indian film, Shree Pundalik by Dadasaheb Torne is released in Mumbai;

B: 1652–Johann Philipp Förtsch, German baroque composer, statesman and doctor (d. 1732); 1732–Thomas Erskine, 6th Earl of Kellie, British musician and composer (d. 1781); 1732–Francesco Pasquale Ricci, Italian composer and violinist (d. 1817); 1912–Arthur Berger, American composer (d. 2003); 1932–Bob Florence, American jazz pianist, composer, arranger (d. 2008); 1942–Taj Mahal, American musician; 1912–Richard Brooks, American film director, writer and producer (d. 1992); 1912–Perry Como, American singer (d. 2001); 1912–Bolesław Prus, Polish writer (b. 1847); 1912–August Strindberg, Swedish playwright, novelist and essayist (b. 1849); 1912–Studs Terkel, American writer (d. 2008); 1952–Phil Seymour, American singer-songwriter and musician (d. 1993); 1922–Kai Winding, Danish-born jazz trombonist and composer (d. 1983). D: 1992–Chalino Sánchez, Mexican musician (b. 1960); 2002–Aşık Mahzuni Şerif, Turkish folk musician, composer and poet (b. 1940) 1992–Lawrence Welk, American musician (b. 1903); 1902–Meredith Willson, American composer (d. 1984).

 
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NEW: Tutti violin PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 11 May 2012 10:32

Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Oslo  Norway

Deadline: 15 August 2012

Full details on website

 
NEW: Concertmaster PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 11 May 2012 10:26

Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Berlin  Germany

Deadline: 1 July 2012

Full details on website.

 
NEW: Violin, Violas, Double Bass, Horns PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 11 May 2012 10:21

Belgrade Philhamonic Orchestra
Belgrade,  Serbia

Deadline: 31 May 2012

Full details on website.

 
NEW: Solo Cello PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 04 May 2012 12:51

Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest
Amsterdam,  The Netherlands

Deadline: 22 June 2012

Full details on website (in Dutch only)


 
NEW: Associate Principal Viola PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 04 May 2012 12:49

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Auckland,  New Zealand

Deadline: 30 July 2012

Full details on website

 
NEW: 3rd Leader Violin PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 04 May 2012 12:46

Estonian National Opera Orchestra
Tallinn, Estonia

Deadline: 23 May 2012

Audition to be held 31 May 2012.  Full details on website

 
NEW: Solo Horn PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 04 May 2012 12:39

Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest
Amsterdam,  The Netherlands

Deadline: 22 June 2012

Full details on website (in Dutch only)

 
NEW: Assistant Principal Oboe PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 04 May 2012 12:34

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Bergen,  Norway

Deadline: 24 May 2012

1 Year contract.  Details on website.

 
Principal Flute PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 21 April 2012 21:05

Estonian National Opera Orchestra
Tallinn,  Estonia

Deadline: 23 May 2012

For full details go to website.

 
Principal First Violin PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 13 April 2012 21:40

Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Brisbane  Qld  Australia

Deadline: 5 June 2012

Full details on website.

 
Principal Flute, Tutti Violin, Tutti Viola, Tutti Double Bass PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 13 April 2012 21:16

Hong Kong Sinfonietta
Hong Kong

Deadline: 18 May 2012

Live auditions will take place in Hong Kong on 18 and 21 June 2012.  Shortlisted applicants will be notified of the audition time latest by 4 June 2012.  Full details on website.

 
Tutti Viola PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 06 April 2012 19:10

Sydney Symphony
Sydney  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 16 August 2012

Full details on website.

 
Associate Concertmaster PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 30 March 2012 11:48

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra
Tampere  Finland

Deadline: 24 May 2012

For details go to website.

 
Oboe Solo PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 09 March 2012 15:00

Malmö Symfoniorkester
Malmö  Sweden

Deadline: 28 May 2012

Auditions 11-12 June 2012.  For full details go to website.

 
Section 2nd Violin - International Audition PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 03 March 2012 13:21

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Alberta  Canada

Deadline: 17 April 2012

Details on website.

 
Associates Concertmaster PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 10 February 2012 16:57

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra
Tampere  Finland

Deadline: 24 May 2012

For full details go to website.

 
Section Principal Bassoon PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 10 June 2011 11:50

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Wellington  New Zealand

Deadline: 13 June 2011

Full details on WEBSITE

 
Strings, Bassoon, Percussion, Flute, Horn PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 11 March 2011 08:57

Guiyang Symphony Orchestra
Guiyang, China

Guiyang Symphony Orchestra is the professional orchestra founded by a sole private enterprise in the whole of mainland China.  The establishment of the orchestra gets support from both the Guiyang Culture Bureau and Guiyang Xingli Group, a large scale retail enterprise in Guizhou Province.

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NEW: Electric Guitar Music Teachers PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 12 May 2012 11:20

Yamaha Music
Baulkham Hills, NSW  Australia

Deadline: 7 June 2012

Yamaha Music Education Centre is recruiting Electric Guitar Teachers to teach group guitar classes for children (8+) and adults at Baulkham Hills, Sydney

Read more...
 
NEW: Instrumental Music Teacher - Woodwind Specialist PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 12 May 2012 11:30

Grace Lutheran College
Clontarf  Qld  Australia

Deadline: 21 May 2012

Full time contract position terms 3 & 4, 2012.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: Instrumental Music Teacher - Percussion Specialist PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 12 May 2012 11:28

Grace Lutheran College
Clontarf,  Qld  Australia

Deadline: 21 May 2012

Part-time contract position Terms 3 & 4, 2012.  Full detail on website.

 
NEW: Junior School Music Teacher - temp PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 12 May 2012 11:24

St Leonards College
Brighton East,  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 14 May 2012

Full details on website

 
NEW: 7-12 Music Teacher (Temporary) PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 12 May 2012 11:17

Newington College
Stanmore  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 21 May 2012

This is a full-time temporary appointment to cover a period of maternity leave commencing Semester 2, 2012 at our Stanmore 7-12 campus.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: K-6 Head of Preparatory Music PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 12 May 2012 11:13

Newington College
Stanmore  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 21 May 2012

The College is seeking to appoint a full-time Head of Prep School Music to commence Term 3, 2012 or Term 1, 2013.   Full details on website.

 
NEW: Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor of Music Education PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 11 May 2012 11:13

Cleveland State University
Ohio  USA

Deadline: 8 June 2012

The Department of Music at Cleveland State University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor of Music Education effective August 20, 2012.   Full details on website.

 
NEW: Head of Singing PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 11 May 2012 11:01

Guildford School of Acting, University of Surrey
Surrey,  UK

Deadline: 5 June 2012

Full details on website.

 
NEW: Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Music PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 11 May 2012 10:57

Anglia Ruskin University
Oxford  UK

Deadline: 25 May 2012

Ref: 000058-4
The Department of Music and Performing Arts is seeking a well-qualified and experienced Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Music, with specific expertise in Popular Music to contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and where appropriate, research supervision.   Full details on website.

 
NEW: Professor/Reader in Composition PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 11 May 2012 10:53

Durham University
Durham  UK

Deadline: 8 June 2012

e are seeking a leading composer in the field of electro-acoustic or computer music, broadly conceived. S/he will have a demonstrable ability to create research links between composition and the Department's strengths in ethnomusicology, contemporary music performance, musicology and aesthetics.  Details on website.

 
NEW: Professor/Reader in Music Performance PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 11 May 2012 10:48

Durham University
Durham  UK

Deadline: 8 June 2012

We are seeking an active researcher with a consistent track record of internationally excellent research in any area of music performance.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship in Music PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 11 May 2012 10:42

Worcester College
Oxford  UK

Deadline: 25 May 2012, noon

The College proposes to award a Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship in Music, tenable from 1 October 2012 for three years, with the possibility of renewal for a further year. The post is intended to be a career development position suitable for someone who is close to completing a doctorate, or is of post-doctoral standing in the early stages of their academic career.

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NEW: Lecturer in Music PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 11 May 2012 10:40

Kings College
London  UK

Deadline: 3 June 2012

Applications are invited for a Lectureship in the Department of Music, starting by January 2013. The successful applicant will have expertise in British music post-1945.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: Director of the London College of Music PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 04 May 2012 13:07

University of West London
London  UK

Deadline: 22 May 2012

Ref: LCM029
The University of West London is a leading modern university specialising in the education and development of connected creative, business and service professionals.  Full details on website.

 
Professor II of percussion PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 27 April 2012 21:15

Norwegian Academy of Music
Oslo,  Norway

Deadline: 21 May 2012

The position is for a fixed term of four years, and will be vacant from 1 August 2012. It is a part-time appointment, 20 % of a full-time position, involving teaching in percussion, interpretation and chamber music.  Full details on website.

 
Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Fellow in Music as a Cultural Practice PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 30 March 2012 19:40

University of Glasgow
Scotland

Deadline: 31 May 2012

Ref: 001718
To develop conduct and publish research in the field of 'Music as Cultural Practice' taking the lead or working in collaboration with colleagues, including management of the research programme; development and submission of research funding applications and conduct and publication of research at international level.  For details go to website.

 
Senior Lecturer in Music Performance PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 20 August 2011 20:05

Coventry University - Coventry School of Art and Design
Coventry  UK

Deadline: 12 September 2011

Full details on WEBSITE

 
NEW: Head of Department - Department of Music, Art and Play Therapy PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 05 May 2012 16:23

Hunter New England Local Health District
New Lambton,  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 20 May 2012

Applications are sought from enthusiastic and motivated individuals looking for an opportunity to provide leadership around the provision of Play Therapy, Music Therapy and Art Therapy services at John Hunter Children's Hospital.  Full details on website.

 
Cultural Services Officer - Part-time PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 18 December 2011 09:46

Glenelg Shire Council
Glenelg  SA  Australia

Deadline: 6 January 2012

The Glenelg Shire Council has a vacancy for an enthusiastic, committed and reliable person, who is qualified to undertake the part-time (0.8) role of Cultural Services Officer, to provide support in the delivery of Council’s Arts Program across the Shire.
Details on WEBSITE

 
NEW: Financial Accountant PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 12 May 2012 11:11

APRA/AMCOS
Sydney  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 18 May 2012

Since 1926 APRA (the Australasian Performing Right Association) has been making life a little easier for songwriters, composers, and music users. Australian copyright law makes songwriters and composers the exclusive owners of their original music and lyrics.

Read more...
 
NEW: Receptionist/Administration Assistant PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 12 May 2012 12:03

ANAM
Melbourne  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 21 May 2012

The Receptionist/Administration Assistant is responsible for presenting a professional and efficient front desk at the Australian National Academy of Music.   Full details on website.

 
NEW: Head of Operations PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 12 May 2012 11:57

Adelaide Fringe
Adelaide  SA  Australia

Deadline: 18 May 2012

Reporting directly to the Director & Chief Executive, the Head of Operations oversees the operations and administration of Adelaide Fringe including managing all office administration and human resources, IT, Artist Services and the ticketing system, FringeTIX.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: Program Coordinator - Online Program Support (Part Time) PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 12 May 2012 11:54

The Song Room
Melbourne  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 23 May 2012

The Song Room is recruiting for an experienced and skilled Program Coordinator to work alongside our small, professional and hard working Online Project team in developing and enhancing our on-line framework as a cutting edge, interactive learning platform.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: Manager Australia Cultural Fund (0.8 FTE) PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 12 May 2012 11:48

Australia Business Arts Foundation
Melbourne  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 21 May 2012

Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) is seeking a skilled manager to provide leadership for the promotion and administration of the Australia Cultural Fund (ACF).  Full details on website

 
NEW: Web Coordinator PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 12 May 2012 11:06

Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music,
University of Melbourne
Melbourne   Vic   Australia

Deadline: 22 May 2012

Position No. 0029224
The Web Coordinator will play a critical role in the successful improvement of the Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music's online presence through coordinating the development of specific projects, as well as maintenance and publication of its website content.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: Operations Manager PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 12 May 2012 11:02

Music Victoria
Melbourne  Vic  AustraliaMusic Victoria is currently seeking a permanent full-time Operations Manager to work alongside the CEO to lead the organisation through its next stage of growth and development.  Full details on website.

 

Deadline: 31 May 2012

 
NEW: Coordinator Archives and Libraries (ACT) PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 05 May 2012 16:09

ABC
Canberra,  ACT  Australia

Deadline: 20 May 2012

Job no: 493023
Supervise the operations of ACT Content Services to provide effective Archives and Library services.  Full detail on website.

 
NEW: Coordinator Archives and Libraries (Tas) PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 05 May 2012 16:07

ABC
Hobart,  Tas,  Australia

Deadline: 20 May 2012

Job No.:493025
Supervise the operations of ACT Content Services to provide effective Archives and Library services.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: Manager Australia Cultural Fund (0.8 FTE) PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 04 May 2012 19:30

Australia Business Arts Foundation
Melbourne  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 21 May 2012 5pm

Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) is seeking a skilled manager to provide leadership for the promotion and administration of the Australia Cultural Fund (ACF).  Full details on website.

 
Music Industry Administration & Performance Rights Officer PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 06 February 2012 09:39

AVI and Musik Federesen Blong Vanuatu
Port Vila  Vanuatu

Deadline: 13 February 2012

The Musik Federesen Blong Vanuatu (MFBV) was established 6 years ago to promote music development in Vanuatu.
For full details go to website.

 
Events Coordinator PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 30 July 2011 09:44

The Arts Centre
Melbourne  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 10 August 2011

Full details on WEBSITE