OFFICE OF CAREER COUNSELING AND PLACEMENT
Virginia Probasco, Admin. Ass’t 1 E. Mount Vernon Place
ginpro@peabody.jhu.edu Room P06, Conservatory
Hours, 1 - 5 p.m. (410) 659-8100 x4450 Baltimore, MD 21202
JOB VACANCY BULLETIN NO. 524
www.peabody.jhu.edu/jvb
February 1, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS He proved especially telling in the closing work, Brahms' C
minor Piano Quartet, Op. 60, producing rich and poetic phrases
RYAN MAIN, studying for his master’s degree in composition that brought out the music's bittersweet edge very effectively. His
with Kevin Puts, and also in the master’s program in music colleagues stayed on his expressive wavelength throughout…”
education, won the Merrill Jones Composition Prize sponsored
by the National Band Association in December, 2007. The YOUNG-AH TAK, a DMA piano student of Leon Fleisher, will
winning piece, Clash, was performed by the Peabody Wind perform a recital in New York on February 7th at 7 pm. The
Ensemble in October, and it will be published by Wingert-Jones recital is presented by Korea Music Foundation, and will take
Publications. Clash has also been named as a finalist in the 2008 place at Korean Cultural Service New York (460 Park Avenue,
Penfield/Wegmans Composition Contest for Wind Ensemble New York, NY 10022, Tel: 212-759-9550,
Music with the announcement of the winning work on April 1st. www.koreanculture.org) Other upcoming engagements include
a recital presented by YAMAHA Artists Services Seoul on
Baltimore Sun music critic Tim Smith wrote on his blog about February 22 in Korea, and a recital at the St John's United
the Faculty Chamber Music concert at Peabody on January 23 Methodist Church in Springfield, VA on February 24 at 4 pm.
saying “the concert offered a welcome source of warmth on a For more information, please visit www.youngahtak.com
cold night.” He also wrote, “Peabody Conservatory faculty
members are heard frequently in chamber music concerts, but Composer and conductor PEYMAN FARZINPOUR (BM ’95,
usually not with the boss onstage. JEFF SHARKEY, Peabody's Guitar) has been named music director and conductor of the
director, was at the piano for an attractive program Wednesday Waltham (MA) Philharmonic Orchestra. Currently Farzinpour
night that also featured his wife, cellist ALISON WELLS, and teaches composition at Concord Academy and also conducts the
violist VICTORIA CHIANG, both on the school's faculty. They contemporary music ensemble. Previously he was director of
were joined by a guest, violinist Peter Salaff, director of the new music programs for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
string chamber music department at the Cleveland Institute of and pre-concert speaker/interviewer for the Pasadena Symphony
Music, where Sharkey was dean before heading to Peabody in and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
2006.”
In January faculty member VICTORIA CHIANG performed a
“The notable thing about Wednesday's performance was recital with Peabody alumna MICAH YUI (GPD ’01, Piano) in
Sharkey's confident, polished, sensitive, just plain classy playing. Greenville, South Carolina, and presented master classes at the
South Carolina Governor's School. She also was a guest at the Included among these new offerings on the iTunes Store are his
University of Tennessee "Viola Celebration," where she all-electronic 2004 release Shimmer, a 47-minute long
performed JS Bach's Brandenburg Concerto no. 6 and presented synthesized work; his 2006 new-age release Moon & Sun,
master classes. featuring two extended tracks; and the newly-released original
anime soundtrack score from Question, completed in December,
Cellist HANS GOLDSTEIN, sophomore student of Amit Peled, 2007. These three albums are available on iTunes stores in the
won the 2007-8 Dorothy J. Oestrich Concord Chamber Orchestra US, Canada, the EU, Japan, and Australia. Lauver states, “I am
Competition on December 15, 2007. He will play as a soloist, very excited by this opportunity to make my music available to a
performing the entire Dvorak Cello Concerto with the Concord worldwide audience,” says Lauver. “The logic behind my
Chamber Orchestra, directed by Jamin Hoffman in Milwaukee, decision to go with iTunes is inescapable. The technology behind
WI. the iTunes software and the iPod is truly astonishing, and while it
was only recently that I began using it, I became an instant
DUO, SAAR AHUVIA (MM & GPD ’04, Piano) and convert. Online distribution is the new model for the music
STEPHANIE HO (GPD ’03, Piano), have been selected to industry, and iTunes gives me the widest possible audience for
participate in the semifinal round of the 11th Dranoff my recordings.”
International Two-piano Competition in Miami, FL from March
9-16, 2008. After passing the DVD round as well as the Hornist LARRY WILLIAMS (BM ’88, GPD ’90, French Horn),
preliminary round which took place in Toronto and other cities, was named a "Distinguished Visiting Professor" by The
Ho and Ahuvia are one of 10 duo teams from around the world to University of Michigan School of Music during a ceremony in
participate in this event. For more information go to: Detroit, Michigan on January 26th, 2008. While in Detroit,
www.dranoff2piano.org DUO also has upcoming concerts Williams served as Principal Horn in The Sphinx Symphony
scheduled in New York and Baltimore. The first is in Steinway Orchestra during the 11th Annual Sphinx String Competition.
Hall in NYC on Wednesday, February 27 at 6:30 pm that will TROY STUART (GPD ’94, Cello), Cello, served as Principal
feature two-piano music by Bach, Gershwin, Stravinsky and Cello in the orchestra and Pam Frank, Violin, served as a
more. The concert is free and will include a wine reception. For competition juror. The Sphinx Symphony Orchestra included
more information and to RSVP please contact DUO directly at members of The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Detroit
duo@stephsaarduo.com. The second concert is part of Music in Symphony Orchestra, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, and
the Great Hall Concert series in Towson, MD on Sunday, March other prestigious orchestras. In other news, The Rodney Mack
2 at 3:00 pm. The two-piano program will include works by Philadelphia Big Brass (Brass Ensemble), in which Williams
Debussy, John Adams, Gershwin and Max Reger. This is the first serves as Principal horn will be in residence at The Curtis
time MIGH is presenting a two-piano recital. For more Institute next.
information on the above events, please go to the performance
link on the website www.stephsaarduo.com. LEON FLEISHER performs Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5,
“Emperor”, with the National Philharmonic Orchestra on Feb. 2,
JULIAN GARGIULO (MM ’97, Piano) performed at Weill 8:00 p.m. and Feb. 3, 3:00 p.m. at the Music Center at
Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on January 17, joined by pianist Strathmore, Bethesda, MD. The all-Beethoven concert includes
Maria Yefimova in a program of solo piano and four-hand music. the Egmont Overture and Symphony No. 5.
www.juliangargiulo.com www.nationalphilharmonic.org
The Bass Trombone Wakes Up, a new work by faculty member Community Concerts at Second series presents THE RITZ
DAVID FETTER for brass quintet intended for young audiences, CHAMBER PLAYERS as part of the series on February 10,
will be given its world premiere by the Continuum Brass Quintet 2008 at 3:30 pm. The performance takes place at Second
on February 10, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Presbyterian Church, 4200 St. Paul St. Baltimore, MD. Visit
Church in Landover Hills, Maryland. The work was www.communityconcertsatsecond.org
commissioned by Peabody Conservatory alumnus and CBQ For more information and tickets. Ritz Chamber Players
member KARL WIEDERWOHL (BM ’00, Trombone), who will includes Artistic Director TERRANCE PATTERSON (Cert ’89,
perform the solo bass trombone part. Other music on the Clarinet); KENNETH LAW (GPD ’94, Cello); TROY STUART
program is by Viktor Ewald, Eric Ewazen, and Kevin McKee. (GPD ’94, Cello); MELLASENAH EDWARDS (DMA ’99,
Admission to the concert is free, while donations will be accepted Violin); and JUDITH DINES (’92, Flute).
to benefit the Ascension Lutheran School Scholarship Fund.
Ascension Lutheran Church is at 7415 Buchanan Street, MICHAEL SHEPPARD (BM ’98; MM ’00; GPD ’03, Piano),
Hyattsville, MD 20784, east of MD Route 295 inside the piano will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with
northern loop of the Washington, DC, Beltway. See Concert Artists of Baltimore on their February 16 concert. The
www.continuumbrassquintet.com or call 410 889-2277. The concert, , EDWARD POLOCHICK (MM ’78, Piano; MM ’78,
Continuum Brass quintet was founded by University of Maryland Choral Conducting), Artistic Director, takes place at 8:00 pm, at
students in College Park in 2004. Other members are Brandon the Gordon Center for the Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynbrook
Almagro and Kevin McKee, trumpets, Mark Wakefield, French Avenue Owings Mills, Md. For more information, visit
horn, and James Kent, trombone. www.cabalto.org
RICH LAUVER, Peabody Ensemble Coordinator, announces On Feb. 17 “Chamber Music by Candlelight” series at Second
that nearly all of his original music CD catalog is now available Presbyterian Church, 4200 St. Paul St. in Baltimore will include
for purchase and download through Apple’s iTunes in the new music by Beethoven, Weill, Francaix and the world premiere of
iTunesPlus format, digital rights management-free music tracks Portrait of Peace by Brian Prechtl. Performing on the concert
featuring high quality 256 kbps AAC encoding for audio quality will be faculty members LURA JOHNSON-LEE, piano and
virtually indistinguishable from the original CD recordings. PHILLIP MUNDS, horn. The concert is free and open to the
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public. Visit www.communityconcertsatsecond.org woodwind, and percussion. Spanish language skills are a plus. DVDs
about the Venezuela program are available in the Career Counseling
The Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, MARKAND THAKAR, Office and more information can be found at www.worldteach.org.
conductor, will be joined by the Handel Choir to perform the
World Première of JONATHAN LESHNOFF’S (BM ’95, MM MARYLAND LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS’ inaugural issue of MLA
’97, Composition) Requiem for the Fallen on Wednesday, Arts Brief, a publication of Maryland Lawyers for the Arts: Left
February 13, 2008 at 7:30pm, at Kraushaar Hall, on the campus Brained Support for Right-Brain People, ( legal news artists can use)
of Goucher College 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson. A 6:30 can be found at www.mlaartsbrief.org/winter2008/mlaartsbrief-
pm Pre-concert Lecture will be given by Carl B. Schmidt, winter2008.pdf “Founded in 1985, Maryland Lawyers for the Arts,
Professor of Music, Towson University and Jonathan Palevsky, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides lawyer referral services
WBJC radio. Tickets may be purchased through the Handel and pro bono legal assistance to income-eligible artists and arts
Choir at www.handelchoir.org. organizations. In addition, MLA presents educational workshops and
seminars that focus on the legal aspects of arts related issues such as
Violist MIRANDA BLAKESLEE, a senior student of Victoria copyright, contracts, and entity formation, including nonprofit, tax-
Chiang, will be featured during February as a young artist soloist exempt corporations. Maryland Lawyers for the Arts is committed to
at Strathmore, the music center in North Bethesda, MD. Her two protecting the legal rights of the arts community and to providing legal
public recitals will be on February 6 with music for viola and assistance and education to artists and arts organizations in all creative
harp, and Feb. 27, music for violin and violas featuring a disciplines.” www.mdartslaw.org
composition by Blakeslee. For ticket information visit
www.strathmore.org . COMPETITIONS
The Lake Placid Sinfonietta has invited MARK MANDARANO (MM THE AMERICAN MUSIC CENTER Opportunity Update, containing
’01, Conducting) to conduct this summer. Mandarano has been guest information about composition competitions, is available in the
conductor for the Moscow Chamber Orchestra and several other U.S. Placement Office for your reference.
orchestras. He has also held staff conducting positions with the Pacific
Symphony, the American Symphony Orchestra, and the Bard Festival. TIBOR VARGA 42ND CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL DE
The Sinfonietta is currently searching for a permanent artistic director VIOLON will take place July 13-21, 2008 in Martigny/Valais,
and conductor. Switzerland. The competition will consist of three public
performances, and winners will be awarded cash prizes. For
Jazz singer and faculty member JAY CLAYTON was profiled in All competition repertoire requirements and other details, and to apply,
About Jazz in an article by Suzanne Lorge who described her as a visit www.concours-violon.ch/e/reglement.asp. Applications must be
diverse musician, “as comfortable with free improvisation and received before June 2, 2008.
electronic music as with standards.” Asked about the most important
aspect of a singer’s performance, she said, “The message is really it. It VOCAL ARTS SOCIETY ART SONG DISCOVERY SERIES 2008-
could be a verbal or nonverbal message, but if there’s a word you have 2009 – Singers must be residents of the greater Washington, D.C.
to believe in that word. It’s the message that evokes phrasing, the area, including Baltimore and Annapolis. Two winning singers will
style and dynamics. Sometimes I do nonverbal things, but there is still present joint recitals in the 2008-2009 season at four Washington area
some kind of message or feeling, and you have to believe what you’re venues with an award of $500.00 per performance. For full
trying to say. This is true for instrumentalists, too. They may do a lot requirements, application and audition procedures, visit
of beautiful things, but the ones we love have some sort of emotional www.VocalArtsSociety.org/audition. Submissions must be
connection to whatever they’re doing. As singers we get to have a postmarked by March 24, 2008.
word, so we have to be literal. We might love a song’s melody and
harmony, but if we’re not sure about the lyric, I think you just can’t KENNETT SYMPHONY ANNUAL YOUNG ARTISTS
sing that song. It’s important to be true to the story that we’re telling. COMPETITION FOR VOICE will take place March 15, 2008 in
You can’t do a song if you don’t connect to it. The big word is Kennet Square, PA. The competition is open to singers age 18-26 as
connection.” of January 1, 2008. Competitors must perform three operatic, oratorio,
or concert arias from the 18th to the 20th centuries, with at least one
In news from the Voice Department, DIANE SCHAMING, a master’s piece in English. Three prizes will be awarded: $500 and a solo
degree student of Stanley Cornett, and KATHRYN GUTHRIE, a performance with the Kennett Symphony, $300, and $100. For more
master’s degree student of Phyllis Bryn-Julson, have been accepted for information and to apply, visit www.kennettsymphony.org or call 610-
the AIMS program this summer. NIMROD WEISBROD, student of 388-7039.
Stanley Cornett, was a Winner in the Florida District and Third Place
in the Southeast Regional of the Met Competition. THE 20TH RINA SALA GALLO INTERNATIONAL PIANO
COMPETITION will be held from September 27, 2008 to October 5,
Please continue sending your Good News to Virginia Probasco 2008 in Monza, Italy. The competition is open to pianists of all
at the address above, to her at ginpro@peabody.jhu.edu, or nationalities who were born before September 26, 1994 and who have
submit online at www.peabody.jhu.edu/applause. not won first prize at any previous Rina Sala Gallo competition.
Applications, entry fee, and two recent photographs must be received
NEWS NOTES - OTHER EVENTS by May 31, 2008 to be eligible. For more information, repertoire
requirements, and to apply, visit www.concorsosalagallo.com
WORLDTEACH/EL SISTEMA MUSIC PROGRAM seeks volunteer
musicians to take part in a year-long teaching program that offers 18TH INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION – Rome, 2008.
teaching, coaching, and performance in community music centers, The competition will take place from the 9th to 22nd April 2008 in
using classical music as a social action tool. Musicians should be Rome, Italy at the Chiostro di S. Giovanni Battista de’Genovesi. The
prepared to play in standard ensembles which include strings, brass, competition is organized into sections: Soloists A and B (depending
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on age), four-hands duo, and two pianos duo. Applicants are requested SUMMER FESTIVALS
to fill-out an application form as well as pay a 50 Euro application fee. AND STUDY PROGRAMS
For detailed information see www.chopinroma.it or stop by the
Placement office.
Auditions at Peabody:
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL 2008 PIANO
Yellow Barn Tues., Fri., Feb. 1
COMPETITION - Categories for competition are Youth (ages 7-13),
www.yellowbarn.org
Youth (ages 14-18), Amateur, Collegiate, and Professional. The
preliminary round is submission of a recording of a recent
BASOTI, Mon. Feb. 4
performance, application and entry fee to: Seattle International Piano
www.basoti.org
Festival, P.O. Box 3035, Issaquah, WA 98027. Final round will be
live at Beneroya Hall, Seattle, WA on September 20, 2008. For
Heifetz Int’l Music Institute, Thur. Feb. 14
detailed information go to www.seattlepianocompetition.org
www.heifetzinstitute.org
OPERA Opera North, Sat. Feb. 23
www.operanorth.org
OPERA AMERICA CAREER GUIDE UPDATES - listings of
auditions and application deadlines are available in this bimonthly Eastern Music Festival Sun., Feb. 24
publication. It is available in the Placement Office for your reference. www.easternmusicfestival.org
The CONCURSO CANTO GAYARRE SINGING COMPETITION AIMS, Orchestra, Sun, March 2
will be held September 12 – 20,, 2008 in Pamplona, Spain. The www.aimsgraz.com
contest is open to singers who are no older than 30 and no younger
than 18 (both ages inclusive) when the contest rounds begin. There are
first and second place prizes for both men and women as well as other TAFELMUSIK BAROQUE SUMMER INSTITUTE will take place
special prizes. All participants interested in entering should send a June 1-14, 2008 at the University of Toronto in Canada. The program
registration form, high quality recording on audio tape, DVD or CD of is intended for vocal and, instrumental musicians and conductors and
two arias chosen from the given repertoire, a recent passport-size directors who are at the advanced student, pre-professional, and/or
photograph, a copy of your Curriculum Vitae, documents supporting professional levels in training. The 14-day program offers
your CV, and a reference letter from the applicants teacher to masterclasses, orchestra and choir, chamber music, private lessons,
Departamento de Cultura y Turismo, Negociado de Asuntos Baroque opera and dance, Continuo classes, lectures, instrumental
Administrativos, Concurso Internacional de Canto Julián Gayarre, demonstrations and workshops, and concerts. Visit
Navarrería 39, E31003 Pamplona, España/Spain. For more www.tafelmusik.org for more details and to apply. Application
information go to www.cfnavarra.es/gayarre or stop by the Placement deadline is March 20, 2008.
Office.
THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ACADEMY OF THE PACIFIC
The KENNETT SYMPHONY of Chester Country announces its will take place June 16-29, 2008 in Powell River, British Columbia.
ANNUAL VOICE COMPETITION FOR YOUNG ARTISTS to be The program consists of a week of rehearsal culminating in a concert
held Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 1:00 PM in the auditorium of performance. The repertoire for the 2008 summer season is the
Kendal at Longwook, Kennett Square, PA. The competition is for Beethoven Symphony No. 6, Debussy’s La Mer, Ravel’s Bolero,
gifted singers age 18-26 as of January 1, 2008. Competitors must Mahler’s Lieder aus des Knaben Wunderhorn, and Bartok’s Concerto
perform three operatic, oratorio or concert arias from the 18 th to the for Orchestra. The program is open to students and young
20th centuries, with at least one in English. Three prizes will be professionals who desire to improve their skills in performance and
awarded: $500/first prize and a solo performance with the Kennett the orchestral audition process. For complete information on SOAP
Symphony, $300/second prize, and $100/Third prize. Call 610-388- and application procedure, visit www.soap-powellriver.ca. The
7039 or email dfgilbert@comcast.net for an application form. application deadline is May 1, 2008.
Applications are also available online at www.kennettsymphony.org
under “Competitions.” Application deadline is February 15, 2008. THE YALE-CHINA MUSIC EXCHANGE for orchestral musicians
will take place June 14-30, 2008 in China. Rehearsals will take place
FLORENTINE OPERA COMPANY’S RESIDENT ARTISIT in Changsha, and then the chamber orchestra will tour to Xiuning,
PROGRAM – A 25-week program for developing artists in Shanghai, and other locations to perform. All expenses in China will
Milwaukee, Wisconsin beginning with the 2008-2009 season. The be provided, and financial aid is available to help cover travel costs
Florentine Opera Studio offers a full season of artist-in-residence between China and the U.S. More information and applications are
employment for talented young singers and gives them the experience available online at www.yalechina.org. Application materials must be
and training to grow professionally. The program will include four received by March 1, 2008. Send all questions to
singers (soprano, mezzo, tenor and bass) and an accompanist. Studio yalechinamusic@gmail.com.
artists will sing supporting and comprimario roles during the opera
season while serving the mainstage, educational and outreach goals of THE BRAHMS FESTIVAL SUMMER SCHOOL at the École de
the Florentine Opera Company. Applications must include application Musique of the Unversité de Sherbrooke, Canada, will take place June
form (available online at www.florentineopera.org), resume, $40 28 to July 6, 2008. The program will offer courses in choral
application fee, a recording with two arias and a self-addressed, conducting, voice, and choral music. The repertoire will include Neue
stamped envelope. Mail to: Florentine Opera Company, Attn: Liebeslieder-Walzer, Op. 65, Vier Quartette, Op. 92, and Nänie, Op.
Florentine Opera Studio Program, 700 N. Water Street, Suite 950, 82. A vocal competition will be held from May 20-23, 2008 and
Milwaukee, WI 53202. Application deadline is March 13, 2008. winners will receive a Bursary and the opportunity to perform as a
soloist in the gala concert. All of the participants will have the
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opportunity to prepare and perform a program of choral music by in The Placement Office or by writing: Boaz Sharon, Artistic
Johannes Brahms. Conducting applicants should submit and Director of Prague Masterclasses, University of Florida School of
application, CV, a videotape showing their skills and two letters of Music; Gainsville, FL 32603 or by calling (352) 374-9760
recommendation from people known in the field. Choristers must (email: bsharon@ufl.edu), or visit www.arts.ufl.edu/prague.
submit an application and a letter of presentation describing their
musical experience. Vocal soloists must submit an application, CV GRANTS AND AWARDS
and a CD/tape. Send applications to: Ecole de musique de l’Universite
de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1K 2R1.For more information PEABODY CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANTS - Grants are
and to apply, visit the Career Counseling Office or contact available for career enhancing activities in areas in which
etudes.musique@USherbrooke.ca. Applications must be received by Peabody offers a program. Applications for grants are reviewed
April 16, 2008. each semester, in October and March. The next review is March
24, 2008. Proposals will be considered from graduate students,
THE PRAGUE SUMMER SEMINARS of the University of New alumni within 5 years of graduation and from undergraduates
Orleans will take place July 5-August 2, 2008. The program will offer who have been enrolled at Peabody for at least two years. Typical
classes in arts, music, photography, and Czech language and culture, projects include competitions, concerts, recordings, publicity and
plus trips to Vienna, Austria and Berlin, Germany. All course credits performance expenses, and the purchase of instruments/
may be transferable to home institutions, and students can use equipment. Applications will not be considered for regular
financial aid to fund this fully accredited program. For more college and university study, and proposals must be for a future
information and to apply, visit http://inst.uno.edu/prague. event. For more information on application procedures and
eligibility requirements, please see the Career Development pages
INTERNATIONAL KAMMERMUSIK AKADEMIE, master classes of the Peabody website: http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/careerdev
for piano with strings, takes place in Gengenbach, Germany, August or contact Jan McLean at jmclean@peabody.jhu.edu
3-10, 2008. Guest professors Felix Gottlieb, Alexander Vinnitski, and
Alexander Rudin will coach the musicians, and four concerts will take 2008 LOUIS SUDLER PRIZE - Johns Hopkins graduating
place. Find more information at www.ikma.eu Deadline for seniors are invited to apply for the 2008 Louis Sudler Prize, a
applications is July 1, 2008. $1500 award in recognition of outstanding accomplishment in
the arts. Full guidelines, application forms and submission details
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL STUDIES in Graz, may be found at http://getintothearts.jhu.edu/sudlerprize . The
Austria will take place July 7 – Aug. 16 for vocalists, pianists and deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1. The Sudler Prize for
instrumentalists. The program includes opera, lieder, operetta and outstanding artistic talent and achievement in the composition or
collaborative piano programs. Master classes, coachings, performance of music, drama, dance or the visual arts is made to
language study, audition training, career guidance and a graduating senior from Arts and Sciences, the School of
performances are offered. Auditions take place at Peabody March Engineering, the School of Nursing or the Peabody Institute, or a
2 for orchestral musicians. For more information and to apply, fourth-year student in the School of Medicine . The Sudler Prize
visit www.aimsgraz.com is given to a student whose submission is not related to his or her
major field of study. The winner receives a $1,500 cash award,
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY MUSIC FESTIVAL ARTIST and his or her name appears in the commencement program. The
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM for chamber music will be held May winner will be honored at the Peabody/Homewood Double
19 to June 1, 2008 at Hampden-Sydney, VA. The program, Degree Recital, held on Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m. in the SDS
limited to 12 players, is tuition-free for any advanced chamber Room of the Mattin Center on the Homewood campus. Any
ensemble in any combination of strings, winds, percussion, and questions concerning the 2008 Sudler Prize should be directed to
piano. Applications are available in the Career Counseling Eileen Soskin, Associate Vice Provost for the Arts, at
Office, or write to James Kidd at jkidd@hsc.edu. Deadline is esoskin@peabody.jhu.edu .
March 15, 2008.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
FLUTE FESTIVAL AT THE BUNDY CENTER FOR THE ARTS in
Waitsfield, VT will take place August 5-8, 2008. Featuring Michael
Detailed information about the following assistantships can be
Parloff, Gary Schocker, and Patrick Dillery. For more information,
obtained in the Placement Office or by contacting the institutions
contact Patrick Dillery at Patrick@patrickandfriends.com or call 917-
listed:
415-0941.
MULTI – University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.
MANNES SUMMER INSTITUTE of the Mannes College The New
www.arts.unco.edu
School For Music will host two courses for guitar, collaborative
piano, and voice. Art Song In Spanish will take place June 13-22,
2 VIOLINS, CELLO for Graduate String Quartet - Appalachian State
2008 in New York, NY and the Interpretation Of Spanish Song will
University, Boone, NC.
take place July 17-26, 2008 in Granada, Spain. Programs will include
lessons, masterclasses, special presentations and other study of
FLUTE – University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN www.music.utk.edu
Spanish culture. There is also a competition. For more information,
visit www.mannes.edu/asis and www.projectcancionespanola.com.
CLARINET – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
www.music.utk.edu
PRAGUE INTERNATIONAL PIANO MASTERCLASS will be
held from July 14-25, 2008 in Prague. Program features lessons
SAXOPHONE – The of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
with international artist faculty, recitals, masterclasses, tours of
www.music.utk.edu
Prague, and more. A limited number of advanced students will be
chosen from tape auditions. Additional information is available
ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING – University of Kentucky,
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www.uky.edu JOB LISTINGS
TROMBONE – University of Tennessee, Legend: cv=Curriculum vitae, MM/dp=Master's required, Doctorate
http://home.comcast.net/~cloughlen/GA2.pdf preferred
Please see clippings at the back of the bulletin for additional job
MULTI – University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, listings.
www.uri.eduartsci/mus/
ADMINISTRATION
FELLOWSHIPS
A2 COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER - The Brevard Music Center.
KENNEDY CENTER ARTS MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIPS – Primary responsibilities include all aspects of public communications
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Fellowship including developing and managing the creation and production of
Program for creative arts managers presents a comprehensive program print and broadcast advertising, and public relations programs and
of study for Fellows that includes coursework in development, materials. A college degree in music and knowledge of standard
finance, marketing and strategic planning; practicum assignments; and orchestral repertoire are required. In addition, superior writing and
professional development seminars. The fellowship program lasts 9 public presentation skills are also required. Three to five years of
months (September through May) and emphasizes excellence, public relations/marketing experience is desired with a proven track
creativity, economic problem solving, strategic planning, record of building relationships with regional/national media of all
internationalism, and a commitment to new technologies. See types. Previous experience in writing and production of printed
http://www.kennedy- materials for a performing arts organization is also highly desired.
center.org/education/artsmanagement/fellowships/home.html for General information on the Brevard Music Center can be found at
details. Deadline: April 1, 2008. www.brevardmusic.org as well as a more detailed job description. The
Center is in session for seven weeks each summer, but the job is a full-
CELLO FELLOWSHIP WITH THE MONTGOMERY SYMPHONY time, year-round position. BMC offers a generous benefit package. To
– 2-year Artists resident program in Montgomery, Alabama, with apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to:
residency from September, 2008 to May, 2010 (June and August free). bmcco@capabilitycompany.com Please direct questions or
Duties include a concerto and three recitals each season, plus the correspondence to: Rebecca L. Worters; Capability & Company; 2818
principal cello chair in the orchestra. The fellowship includes a Anderson Drive; Raleigh, North Carolina 27608. Phone: (919) 791-
$30,000 stipend per season. For more information and to apply, visit 3700
www.montgomerysymphony.org. All applications must be postmarked
by March 20, 2008. A3 ADMINISTER/EDUCATOR – The Center of Creative Arts in St.
Louis, Missouri seeks a professional to lead Interchange, one of nine
INTERNSHIPS nationally supported Ford Foundation projects to bring arts integration
as a strategy for school reform to urban public school systems.
INTERNSHIP - COMMUNICATIONS/EXTERNAL RELATIONS - Candidates should have experience and formal training in arts
Radio Free Asia (RFA) is a private, non-profit corporation that education or school administration, as well as in-classroom teaching
broadcasts news and information to listeners in Asian countries. The experience. Director will manage day-to-day operations, plan and
Communications Department manages all internal and external implement professional development programs, and serve as primary
communication functions with media, NGOs and academics; acts as spokesperson for advocacy efforts. Specifically, responsibilities are to:
liaison to US Government entities and foreign governments; and raise the visibility of Interchange by representing the collaboration in
monitors and analyzes foreign and domestic news and legislation meetings with school community members and with business, civic,
relevant to RFA's mission. Internships in our Communications and educational leaders, increase awareness and understanding of arts
Department provide a unique opportunity to get an up-close look at integration and its impact on education, build community support
US international broadcasting and closed foreign governments' through meetings with parents, public and private businesses, civic,
responses to independent and objective journalism. Interns are called and educational leaders and other community organizers, develop and
on to write internal and external reports and other materials; attend implement a governance and administrative structure for
hearings, briefings, and press conferences; perform foreign policy collaboration, development of fundraising and equitable distribution
research; and provide administrative support for the department. of funds, develop professional development opportunities for
Applicants must be strong writers and highly organized with a basic classroom teachers and teaching artists from partner organizations,
knowledge and understanding of current political, economic and and develop marketing materials that outline the goals and
social conditions in RFA's target region. Applicants should be accomplishments of Interchange. Qualifications include a B.A.,
effective team players, demonstrating flexibility and a strong preferably in education, required with advanced degree(s) desired,
commitment to RFA's values of free speech, free expression and free three years teaching experience in a liberal or fine arts organization,
press. Knowledge of one of RFA's target country languages is experience in grant writing and fundraising. Qualified candidates
preferred but not mandatory. The intern reports to the Director of should send resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and any
Communications/External Relations. We are currently accepting supporting materials to: hr@cocastl.org – Attention: Interchange
internship applications for the spring of 2008. Our application Executive Director Search Committee or mail to COCA; 524 Trinity
deadline is February 1. Internships are unpaid, though academic credit Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130. Application deadline is March 31,
may be available. To apply, send resume with cover letter (making 2008.
reference to Communications/External Relations Internship) via: Fax
to 202-530-7797; or E-mail to jobs@rfa.org. CHURCH
CH6 MUSIC DIRECTOR/MINISTER OF MUSIC – Northside
Baptist Church seeks a musician to oversee the entire music ministry
of the church. Applicants must be able to read/sight read music and
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play by ear, choose music for and direct all choirs (Adult, Senior, University. Coordinate and guide all aspects of the symphony
Gospel, Youth, Children and Praise and Worship Team), schedule and orchestra program. Partner with opera productions; conduct the
direct weekly and special rehearsals, lead congregational singing, Symphony Orchestra; lead graduate orchestral conducting program;
arrange for special music during every regular service – either by adult teach appropriate courses in the music education sequence. Must have
choir, special musical groups, soloists, youth of children’s choirs, substantial conducting and teaching experience at the university level
maintain musical instruments of the church, supervise church pianist, and evidence of outstanding musicianship and conducting skills.
organist, orchestra director and youth and children’s choirs, and plan MM/dp Applications are to be completed on line at
and direct Christmas and Easter Musicals. If interested please feel free http://jobs,.texastech.edu and refer to the job posting and requisition
to contact the pastor, Rev. Reginald Turner, at 410-433-8854. number 75848. Complete file should be received by Feb. 18, 2008,
but screening will continue until the position is filled.
CH7 ASSISTANT TO THE ORGANIST-CHOIRMASTER – Christ
& Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Westport, Connecticut seeks a Positions also available:
full-time assistant to the organist-choirmaster to start as soon as
mutually convenient. Duties of this position include, but are not MARCHING BAND DIRECTOR, MUSIC EDUCATION – Benedict
limited to, assisting the organist-choirmaster with directing and College, Columbia, SC
accompanying the parish choirs (over 100 participants), offering the
America Voice for Life curriculum and integrating it into the chorister CHAIR - Dept. of Music, Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN
program; providing organ music and choral accompaniments for all www.nwc.edu
liturgies, including weddings, funerals, and Choral Evensongs, and
concerts. Applicants should submit a letter, complete resume with CHORAL MUSIC, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, WA
references and a CD including two organ voluntaries in contrasting www.ccs.spokane.edu
styles, two hymns from The Hymnal 1982 in contrasting styles, and
one choral anthem accompanied by the applicant to: Libby Carstens, MUSIC - Central Washington University, www.cwu.edu/~jr/jobs
Secretary for the Search Committee, Christ & Holy Trinity Church, 55
Myrtle Ave, Westport CT 06880. PIANO - El Camino College, Torrance, Ca www.elcamino.edu
CH8 CANON FOR MUSIC AND WORSHIP at the Trinity Cathedral WORSHIP AND MUSIC STUDIES – Liberty University, Lynchburg,
in Cleveland, OH – This full-time senior staff member functions as VA. Email: vwhaley@liberty.edu
both Canon Precentor and Director of Music, as well as Artistic
Director for the community music program. Duties include playing MUSIC – Solano Community College, Fairfield, Ca www.solano.edu
organ/piano at Sunday 8:00 and 11:15 services and Wednesday
Evensong services and all other liturgical and special events, develop MUSIC - Desert Community College District, Palm Desert, CA
and oversee musical education and performance opportunities for www.collegeofthedesert.edu
children and youth in the congregation community, and oversee and
organize all other musical functions, programs, budget, hiring, etc. MUSIC – State Center Community College District, Fresno, CA
Salary is competitive and commensurate with AGO guidelines. The www.scccd.edu
job includes one week of continuing education, four weeks vacation,
health insurance, sick leave, retirement/pension, ORCHESTRA/OPERA/MUSIC CONDUCTOR – Lee University,
book/music/continuing education funding, and travel reimbursement. Cleveland, TN www.leeuniversity.edu
To apply, submit applications that include a letter of introduction,
statement of personal view of how music and liturgy complement each MUSIC - Solano College, Fairfield, CA www.solano.edu
other, resume/CV, audition recording, two recent service sheets and
worship bulletins, original compositions if applicable, list of MUSIC – Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA
references – a minimum of four to include rector, dean or senior www.santarosa.edu
pastor, member of choir, and lay leader of the church your are serving
or have served). Letters of recommendation may be submitted. For full KEYBOARD – Mars Hill College, www.mhc.edu
details, visit www.trinitycleveland.org. Applications must be
postmarked by March 25, 2008. Position is available starting July 1, CHORAL MUSIC – University of Michigan, Flint, MI
2008. http://vca.umflint.edu/hr/jobs.htm
COLLEGE TEACHING CONDUCTING
The Music Vacancy List of the College Music Society is available in CONDUCTORS GUILD Opportunities Bulletin is available in the
the Placement Office for reference. Placement Office for reference.
CT12 VIOLA – Michigan State University. Teach viola to C4 MUSIC DIRECTOR - Eugene Symphony, OR – The music
undergraduate and graduate students, supervise violists in the DMA director is responsible for repertoire selection, programming, artistic
program, collaborate with colleagues in chamber music performances, production, and has ultimate authority for the selection, development,
and coach chamber music. M.M. required. Send letter, CV, and replacement of musicians. The ideal candidate will possess
performance recordings and three recent letters of recommendation exceptional musicianship and conducting skills, significant conducting
and contact information for additional references to: Viola Search experience, including work with professional musicians, knowledge of
Committee Chairperson, College of Music, Michigan State University, a broad range of repertoire, and strong leadership and communication
East Lansing, MI 48824. Review begins February 8, 2008. abilities. Compensation is commensurate with experience and
qualifications. To apply, send a letter of interest, short resume, sample
CT13 DIRECTOR OF ORCHESTRAL STUDIES – Texas Tech programs conducted by the candidate, and names and phone numbers
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of at least three professional references to: Eugene Symphony Music skills and experience. The successful candidate shall be qualified for
Director Search; Eugene Symphony Association; 115 West 8 th employment under US and Wisconsin law. Local residency is not a
Avenue, Suite 115; Eugene, OR 97401 or by email to: requirement. Applicants should submit a letter of application, their
mdsearch@eugenesymphony.org. DVD recordings may be submitted resume and a list of references. No video or audio or other materials
with application materials. For more about the Eugene Symphony, will be accepted at this point in the selection process. Mail
visit www.eugenesymphony.org. applications to Jim Gallagher, Search Committee Chair, La Crosse
Symphony Orchestra, 3217 Commerce Street, La Crosse, WI 54603 or
C5 YOUTH ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR - The Reno email to jimjangallagher@msn.com Finalists will be selected no later
Philharmonic Youth Orchestras (RPYO) include the preparatory than November 2008 and will be invited to conduct during the 2009-
Youth Concert Orchestra (YCO) and the advanced Youth Symphony 10 season. Deadline is March 15, 3008.
Orchestra (YSO). Both are full symphonic orchestras, rehearsing
weekly during the school year and performing two yearly showcases, PART-TIME MUSICAL
as well as other informal concerts. Youth Concert Orchestra members PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME
often transition into the Youth Symphony Orchestra. The successful
candidate will work closely with the Education Director, Education NON-MUSICAL
Committee, and the Alliance for Philharmonic Youth, an auxiliary
parent support organization. The Youth Orchestra Director/Conductor PT4 GUITARIST needed for performances with professional rock
is responsible for conducting and managing both orchestras, including band. Call Clarissa Campbell at 410-675-7217.
artistic and administrative duties. Exceptional musicianship and www.clarissamusic.com
conducting skills; a strong desire to work with young musicians in a
music education position; professional-level instrument performance PT5 PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTOR & SUMMER ARTS
ability; strong leadership, communication and organization skills. FACILITATORS FOR PIANO, VOICE, STRINGS, BRASS,
Residency is required from August though May and final candidate WOODWINDS - The Champions in Training Institute (CITI) in
will act as Youth Orchestra Director/Conductor for the 2008-09 coordination with the Celebration School of the Arts in Columbia,
school year. 20-25 hrs/week. Please include a resume and letter of MD is hiring teachers for the 2008 Winter (January 26-May3) and
mission, goals and interest; a video recording (DVD preferred) of Summer (Starts June 16) Programs. Performance Arts Instructors and
applicant conducting at a recent rehearsal and/or performance; names Facilitators must be available 2 to 4 hours on Saturday mornings or
and phone numbers of at least three professional references. No phone one weekday afternoon from 3:30-6:00 pm and/or evening from 6:00-
or e-mail inquiries please. Please send application packages to: 9:00 pm. Pay is commensurate with experience. Please email a resume
Education Director, Reno Philharmonic Association; 925 Riverside and/or bio to: adavis@wininlife.com or mail to: The CITI; 6080
Dr. Suite 3; Reno, NV 89503. Deadline is Feb. 22, 2008. Foreland Garth; Columbia, MD 21045. For more information, call
410-997-2088 ext. 117.
C6 CONDUCTOR – St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra. Conduct
concerts as agreed upon by contract and supervise the work of any PT6 DJ positions through Elite Entertainment – DJ’s needed for full
assistant and/or guest conductors. Work with the organization, or part-time work with Harbor Bruises in Baltimore’s inner harbor.
including the Executive Director, members of the Board and the Immediate employment is available for qualified inquiries. For more
Musician Music Committee, in developing and planning the orchestral information and to apply, email letter of interest to
artistic season, selection of guest artists and/or guest conductors and to jeffrymbothe@gmail.com.
determine the number of rehearsals and kind of rehearsals (sectional,
etc.) required and effectively communicate them with the organization. PT7 PIANIST needed to perform at Jays on Read St., 225 Read St. in
Work in cooperation with a cover conductor / assistant conductor. Baltimore, 8:30 pm – 1 am twice a week. Standards and a variety of
Must have significant musical talent including an acute ear for music needed - ability to sing a plus. Contact Jay Lamont at 410-752-
orchestral intonation, balance, and color and skills in sight-reading 0565 or 410-383-0001.
and transposition. A proven ability to provide a performance
experience of the highest caliber through application of effective baton PT8 PRODUCER needed for musical play at the Cathedral School in
and rehearsal technique. A podium presence that captures the power of the Mt. Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore. The play is performed in
body language to enhance the quality of the orchestra’s performance May. If you are interested, call Katie Lavelle at 410-377-0657.
and support the orchestra’s physical and emotional well-being Proven
ability for developing imaginative programming ideas that have VOLUNTEER
significance to the orchestra, the community, and the occasion.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, a current JAZZ MUSICIAN needed to play during cocktail hour (7:30-8:30 pm)
resume including education, program history, video tape and a sample at a Charity Mardi Gras Gala hosted by Caring Communities at the
program for one season of the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra. Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore, MD on March 29, 2008.
Applications for the Conductor position must be postmarked no later If interested, contact Stephanie Marino, Sponsorship Development
than February 22, 2008 to the address listed below. St. Cloud Coordinator of Caring Communities at 410-549-5707 or by email at
Symphony Orchestra Conductor Search Committee; PO Box 234; St. stephaniem@caringcommunities.org.
Cloud, MN 56302.
MIDA STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHER from Singapore currently in
C7 MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR – La Crosse Symphony Baltimore is working on several personal and documentary
Orchestra. Director will lead LSO performances, auditions, repertoire photography projects. She is looking for individuals or groups of
planning, and guest artist recommendations as well as being a key musicians who are interested in working with her to create their
member of our leadership team. The LSO Music Director shall portraits. The sessions will be casual, and will take place either in a
demonstrate: High level of musical experience and directing skills photo studio or in the school. She is looking forward to creating some
Strong artistic leadership skills and vision Strong organizational, very interesting work with talented Peabody musicians and at the end
management, and development skills Good community leadership of the project, you will receive digital copies of the work. Please
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contact her if you interested in working with her. Alecia - 410-292-
2950 (texting preferred) alecianeo@yahoo.com.sg
http://alecianeo.livejournal.com
MUSICIANS needed to perform at Roland Park Place, 40 th Street near
the Rotunda. Give a rehearsal of your recital program to an
appreciative audience. Musicians are needed Wednesday evenings at
8 pm March 5 and 12. Friday afternoons in March are also available.
The facility has a baby grand piano and small stage with audio
equipment. Stipend is offered. Contact Ms. Diana Henderson at 410-
243-6997.
JAZZ and other musicians needed for background music at Ze Mean
Bean Café in Fells Point. Music is needed Friday, Saturday and
Sundays. Please call Damon at 410-868-8418. Stipend offered.
SUMMER JOBS
PIANISTS, SINGERS, FLUTISTS, AND VIOLINISTS needed at
Belvoir Terrace. (June 18 - August 17) Opportunity to teach privately
and counsel girls in a visual and performing arts summer camp in
Lenox, Mass. Applicants must be comfortable living in a community.
No smokers, please. Send CD and resume to: Belvoir Terrace, 101
W. 79th Street, #15B, New York, NY 10024, or apply on-line at:
www.belvoirterrace.com
We do our best to provide good information in this Job Vacancy
Bulletin. However, since the information is drawn almost completely
from other sources, we cannot be responsible for its accuracy.
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