Jobs

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Top orchestras and schools use The Strad to advertise their vacancies, and in an international marketplace our international reach ensures worldwide exposure. For a full listing of jobs please see below.

 




Orchestra Vacancies

Sydney, Australia


The Sydney Symphony has evolved into one of the world’s finest orchestras as Sydney has become one of the world’s great cities.

The orchestra is resident at the iconic Sydney Opera House as well as sustaining relationships with international, local and regional communities.

The Sydney Symphony seeks expressions of interest from musicians of outstanding ability for the following positions:
• Concertmaster
• Tutt i 1st Violin
• Assista nt Principa l Viola
• Tutt i Viola
• Associat e Principa l C ello
• Tutt i C ello
• Principa l Trumpet

Please refer to the Sydney Symphony website for all audition details and http://www.sydneysymphony.com/about_us/jobs/orchestral_jobs/

Concertmaster

Singapore


This could be one of the great orchestras of the 21st Century" The Spectator, London,October 2010

Singapore Symphony Orchestra invites applications from outstanding musicians for the post of Concertmaster

One of Asia's leading orchestras,the SSO provides artistic inspiration through its recordings with BIS, international tours,outreach and education,chamber music, and a 30-concert subscription series.The SSO is currently based at the world-renowned Esplanade Concert Hall on Singapore's iconic waterfront. The current renovation of the SSO's long-term home,the Victoria Concert Hall, will provide a further world-class performance venue from 2014.

For the successful candidate,there may be teaching opportunities at the Yong SiewToh Conservatory of Music and the possibility of using a fine instrument from a renowned collection.

Applications detailing suitability for consideration (including education,professional experience and two referees) and supporting media material should be submitted by Tuesday 1st November 2011 to the address below or via email to recruitment@sso.org.sg

Singapore Symphony Orchestra
4 Battery Road #20-01
Bank of China Building
Singapore 049908

www.sso.org.sg
www.facebook.com/singapore.symphony.orchestra

Violist and Percussionist

Paris, France


The Ensemble intercontemporain

Honorary President : Pierre BouleZ Musical Director : Susanna Mälkki

is recruiting a Violist
Live audition at the Cité de la musique (Paris) :
November 19th and 20th, 2011
Closing date : November 4th, 2011

The musician will be engaged as permanent member
Contract begins on February 1st, 2012

and a Percussionist
Live audition at the Cité de la musique (Paris) :
December 21st and 22nd, 2011
Closing date : December 6th, 2011

The musician will be engaged as permanent member
Contract begins on February 1st, 2012


Information about application process :
Ensemble intercontemporain
223 av. Jean-Jaurès 75019 Paris - France
Tél. +33 (0)1 44 84 44 62
Fax : +33 (0) 1 44 84 44 61


e-mail : a.sabatier@ensembleinter.com
www.ensembleinter.com (recruitment section)

3 Double Bassists

Paris, France

L’Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France is holding auditions for 3 double bassists.
For more information click here

Application deadline: 31st October 2011-10-12

Violin professor

Salzburg, Austria

At the Universität Mozarteum Salzburg there is a vacancy for a
University Professor for the subject of violin.

(recruitment process in accordance with § 98 of the universities act
2002)

The job requirements are:

• university education completed in Austria or equivalent education
completed abroad, or comparable artistic qualifi cation,
• outstanding pedagogic and didactic competence appropriate to
the task,
• an excellent international artistic career.

In addition, the Universität Mozarteum Salzburg requires a
willingness

• to relocate your main place of residence to Salzburg and to
undertake teaching on a regular basis,
• to actively take part in the development of teaching concepts and
in the artistic life of the university,
• to be actively involved in the university committees and take on
management tasks as necessary.

We cannot pay for travel and accommodation costs which are
incurred due to the recruitment process.

The Universität Mozarteum is trying to increase the proportion
of women amongst its arts, science and general university staff,
in particular in management roles, and particularly welcomes
applications from suitably qualified women. Women of equal
qualification will be given priority.

Applications with the usual documents (fi ve copies of any
multimedia documents such as CDs, DVDs etc. must be provided)
must be sent to the Universität Mozarteum Salzburg, A-5020
Salzburg, Mirabellplatz 1, by the 30th November 2011 at the latest.
Application documents will be retained by the university.

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Rector’s Office

Concertmaster

UK

Applications are invited for the post of:
CONCERTMASTER
Salary by negotiation

The BBC Symphony Orchestra has two Leaders, each of whom shares equally the leading responsibilities for approximately 50% of the orchestra's scheduled work.
The BBC Symphony Orchestra is one of the UK's leading orchestras, presenting a season of concerts at the Barbican in London and providing the backbone of the BBC Proms. It makes numerous recordings for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Television in addition to commercial recordings and international touring. The Orchestra performs a wide range of repertoire with a particular commitment to contemporary music.

For further details please contact Susanna Simmons, Orchestra Manager, BBC Symphony Orchestra on 07711 734460 or email susanna.simmons@bbc.co.uk

To apply, please visit www.bbc.co.uk/careers or call 0370 333 1330
Closing date: 30th November 2011

Auditions will be held on January /February 2012.

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