January 2014

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Burton A. Zipser, Editor

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I. VACANCIES

A. BAND/WIND ENSEMBLE

BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY, BEREA, OHIO
Position: Director of Wind Ensembles/Bands. Full-time and tenure-track. Responsibilities: Coordinate and guide all aspects of the wind
ensemble program; conduct the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band; advance a positive national reputation; take an active role
in the recruitment of music majors; collaborate with faculty and administration on major events including the development of a program of band
festivals and/or clinics for high school students, and the Focus Festival of contemporary music; maintain an excellent national reputation as a
conductor and pedagogue; perform other institutional service typically required of a full-time faculty member. Other responsibilities may include
teaching conducting, supervising apprentice conductors, or other teaching opportunities based on the candidate's expertise and the
Conservatory's needs. Qualifications (Required:) Substantial conducting and teaching experience; commitment to teaching and developing
undergraduate music students; an advanced degree or equivalent professional experience. Rank and salary are commensurate with
experience. The University offers an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to, funding for professional travel, summer grant
opportunities, and tuition benefits for immediate family. Begin: Fall, 2014. Deadline: Review is in progress and will continue until the position is
filled. Submit: A cover letter, curriculum vita, and contact information for three professional references in a single Word document or a single
PDF file via the "To Apply" link on the University's Current Job Openings web page at (http://www.bw.edu/resources/hr/jobs). Send
to: (http://www.Click2Apply.net/jdyhfvs). A video of teaching and/or performance may be requested at a later time. In a continuing effort to
enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University and the Conservatory actively
encourage applications from individuals who desire an environment that celebrates diversity.

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU , FORT COLLINS
Position: Director of Bands. Full-time, nine-month appointment. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on
a strong tradition in the Band area and to raise the visibility of the program to a national level. S/he will work in a collaborative environment with
the Associate Director of Bands and music staff to provide leadership and direction for the band area, which includes Wind Ensemble,
Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, and the 300 student Marching Band, which recently marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in
Dublin, Ireland; conduct the Wind Ensemble; teach related courses, including Advanced Conducting and Wind Literature, and shape the

. . . Advancing the Art and Profession

CONDUCTOR OPPORTUNITIES BULLETIN

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direction of the conducting curriculum; recruit undergraduate and graduate music majors; supervise graduate wind conducting
students; continue scholarly and creative research activities; participate in departmental governance and appropriate public
events. Qualifications:Earned doctorate in music, or equivalent professional experience. Served as Associate Director or Director of Bands for
at least five years at the university level. Evidence of achievement as a wind conductor at the university level. Demonstrated ability to teach in
the classroom, including Wind Literature and Advanced Conducting. Demonstrated ability to recruit and teach graduate wind conducting
students. Strong organizational and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to lead and work in a collaborative environment. Strong
commitment to recruiting and outreach in the public school system Salary: Commensurate with background and experience.. Begin: Aug. 16,
2014. Deadline: Review is ongoing and the position is open until filled; apply ASAP. Submit: All application materials should be submitted
electronically to <Linda.Parent@colostate.edu>. Send a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and three recent
letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters should be signed and sent via a .pdf attachment. Contact: by phone: 970-491-5529; by
fax: 970-491-7541; or by e-mail to <Linda.Parent@colostate.edu>. For routine questions, please send an e-mail to Linda Parent at
<Linda.Parent@colostate.edu> or call 970-491-5529. A 15-20 minute video of the candidate's conducting with a hyperlink to streaming video
will be requested of semi-finalists to be submitted by Jan. 17, 2014. Application materials of semifinalist candidates, including letters of
reference, will be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance. CSU does not discriminate on
the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or
gender identity or expression. CSU is an EO/EA/AaEmployer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and
Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU), MIAMI
Position: Artist/Conductor: Wind Ensemble/Chamber Winds/Graduate Conducting. Tenure-track, full-time, 9-month
appointment. Responsibilities and Expectations: Conduct Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds. Teach undergraduate and graduate
instrumental conductors; teach undergraduate and graduate Wind Literature course. Be actively engaged in departmental recruitment activities
for the Wind, Brass and Percussion area. Additional course assignments may be based on candidate's strengths. Qualifications: Doctorate in
Instrumental Conducting. Public school experience preferred. University teaching experience required. Excellent conducting skill, and
knowledge of wind ensemble repertoire. Commitment to recruiting and community outreach. Possess effective administrative skills, and strong
communication and interpersonal skills. Rank: Assistant Professor. Begin: Aug. 16, 2014. Deadline: Review is ongoing and will continue until
position is filled; apply ASAP. Submit: Go to the web-site: (careers.fiu.edu and upload a cover letter, a statement of creative interests and
experience, and the names and contact information for three references. Videos and additional materials may be requested at a later
time. Send to: <thamara@fiu.edu>. For more information about the FIU School of Music, please visit the web-site: (http://music.fiu.edu). FIU is
an EE/EO/EA Employer and Institution.

FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (FPU), CALIFORNIA
Position: Director of Bands. The successful candidate will lead the FPU undergraduate band program. Responsibilities: Recruit, build, and
direct the FPU Symphonic Band; Conduct additional ensemble(s) according to the candidate's qualifications and interests; possible ensembles
include Jazz Band, Brass Choir, Woodwind Ensemble, and Pep Band; Additional teaching assignments in private lessons, instrumental
techniques, music education, or music appreciation courses depending on the candidate's qualifications and interests; Oversee instrumental
adjunct private lesson instructors; Advise instrumental performance majors and minors; Recruit high school and community college students for
all collegiate instrumental ensembles; Continue to build and develop relationships with high school directors, music educators, community
colleges, and churches throughout the California Central Valley; and Participate and serve in departmental and university activities and
committees. Qualifications: Required:) Terminal degree in an appropriate field; candidates with a master's degree and significant teaching or
professional performance experience may also be considered; Experience in, or aptitude for, college-level teaching with demonstrated
excellence in the areas of directing instrumental groups at the secondary or collegiate level; Record or promise of scholarly and/or professional
achievement; Mentor and advise music majors (as well as general education students); Evidence of successful recruitment and retention of
students in instrumental programs; Ability to work with students, staff, and faculty in a collegial environment; Ability to teach and work with
persons from culturally diverse backgrounds; Commitment to the Christian faith and the University's mission of Christ-centered teaching and
learning and involvement in a local church. Begin: Aug. 1, 2014. Deadline: Review is ongoing; position is open until filled. Submit: Three
statements as noted in the application, CV, three letters of reference (one pastoral), and copies of transcripts. Send to: Fresno Pacific
University, Provost Office, Box 2006, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, CA 93702. Contact: by phone: 559-453-2031; by fax: 559-453-5502; or
by e-mail: <FPUProv@fresno.edu>.

JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE (JCJC), ELLISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
Position: Assistant Director of Bands. Responsibilities: Assist the Bands with marching band, and direct the concert and pep bands, and will
teach applied lessons in his/her area of expertise. The successful applicant will also teach music appreciation and other lecture courses as
needed. He/she will design and teach drill, with preference being given to candidates with a knowledge of Pyware drill design software. The
assistant director will also be responsible for helping maintain the instrumental scholarship database, the band library, and the inventory of band
equipment (including uniforms). In addition, the successful applicant will be expected to actively recruit and contribute to the college's activities
as well as participate in college committee assignments. Qualifications: Doctorate preferred. Applicants with a minimum of three years' college
teaching experience will be given preference. The applicant shall have graduated from an accredited college or university and hold a minimum
of a master's degree in music. Begin: Date is unspecified. Deadline: Feb. 5, 2014; the position is open until filled. Salary: The JCJC salary
schedule is based on education and experience. Submit: (1) Complete application and resume. (2) A minimum of three references attesting to


abilities in the discipline. (3) Documentation of educational achievement (transcripts, etc.); (4) Documentation of teaching and/or work
experience; (5) DVD of performances (marching band and concert/symphonic band). Send to: Jones County Junior College, 900 South Court
Street, Ellisville, MS 39437. Inquiries: By phone: 601-477-4058; by fax: 601-477-4017; or by e-mail: <christy.hilbun@jcjc.edu>.

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (LSU), BATON ROUGE
Position: Associate Professor and Director of Bands. Full-time faculty position with artistic and administrative leadership for the Department of
Bands within the School of Music. Responsibilities: Conduct the LSU Wind Ensemble, teach graduate conducting and graduate wind literature
courses; collaborate with the Director of Athletic Bands, Associate Director of Bands and with faculty across the School of Music; successfully
recruit and retain talented students at all academic levels (baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral); advise graduate theses and research projects
as necessary; provide leadership for the continuing development of summer programs, workshops, camps and
conferences. Qualifications: (Required:) Master's degree in Music; minimum of 2-3 years of teaching experience at the college level; artist-
caliber performing skills; demonstrated teaching and recruiting ability. (Preferred:) Doctorate in Music or a related field; experience in public
school environments; prior administrative experience. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Begin: August,
2014. Deadline: Review is in progress; position is open until filled; apply ASAP. Submit: Applications will be accepted online on the Lr music
courses as assigned. Additional expectations include professional endeavor, participation in faculty committees, recruiting and advising
students, and the development of specific areas of the music program as assigned by the Director of Music. Qualifications: Master's degree in
Music is required; doctorate is preferred. The successful candidate will possess a record of effective teaching at the high school and/or
university level as a band director, preferably both. He/she will demonstrate proven rehearsal techniques, pedagogical knowledge, and excellent
communication skills. Candidates should have a record of successful program building, demonstrated abilities in recruiting and retaining
students, and strong administrative skills. A thorough knowledge of current developments in music education is preferred. Above all, they will
have a commitment to, and enthusiasm for, quality music education for no-music majors. Salary: $35,000-45,000. Employment is contingent
upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Begin: Aug. 22, 2014. Deadline: Review is ongoing; position is open until
filled; apply ASAP. Submit: Individuals interested in this position must apply online on LSU Carers web-
site: (https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56908), position number 000239. Candidates must include a letter of
application, CV, and a list of potential references with online application materials. Applicants must also submit a CD representative of recent
performance, an unedited DVD of 15 minutes (minimum) of live performance and 15 minutes of rehearsal (with front view of the conductor). All
recorded media (CDs and DVDs) should be sent to: Louisiana State University, School of Music, Attn: Director of Bands Search, Ref: 000239,
102 New Music Building, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Note: An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background
check. LSU is an EO/EA Employer.

TABOR COLLEGE, HILLSBORO, KANSAS
Position: Director of Instrumental Music, Band. Responsibilities: Direct and expand instrumental music at the College. Direct (1) symphonic
band, pep band, and jazz band; (2) direct chamber string orchestra; (3) teach instrumental conducting, instrument methods, and possibly other
areas of expertise; (4) actively recruit new students to participate in the Music Department. Qualifications: MM required, DMA preferred. The
successful applicant must show ability to teach and direct at the undergraduate level and possess excellent organizational and communication
skills, both internally and externally. Commitment to teaching in the context of a Christian liberal arts college is essential. Rank: Associate or
Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music. Begin: Unspecified. Deadline: Review is ongoing; position is open until filled; apply
ASAP. Submit: Letter of application; current curriculum vitae; transcripts (unofficial ones accepted for initial review_; 3-5 references that could
be contacted if necessary; and other pertinent materials. Send to: Tabor College, Emily Olson, Executive Administrative Assistant to the Vice
President of Academic Affairs, Assistant/Associate Professor of Instrumental Music Search Committee, 400 S. Jefferson, Hillsboro, KS 67063, or
by e-mail: <emilyo@tabor.edu>. E-mail submissions are preferred. Tabor College is a Christian liberal arts institution with a mission to prepare
people for a life of learning work, and service for Christ and His kingdom. The successful candidate must be in agreement with the mission of
the College, available at (http://www.tabor.edu). Women and Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Tabor College is an EO/AA
Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the United States Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, Tabor
College is permitted, and reserves the right, to prefer employees on the basis of Religion (Title VII, Section 702-703), United States Civil Rights
Act of 1964 as amended).

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE(USAF) BAND OFFICER/CONDUCTOR AUDITIONS
Being a United States Air Force band officer is a unique opportunity that combines world-class musicianship with military leadership. Air Force
bands sustain morale, render ceremonial honors, and build relationships with domestic and international communities, all through the power of
music; band officers are professionally trained conductors charged with leading that mission. They are among the finest musical ambassadors
of the United States of America and are responsible for leading, conducting, and producing a wide variety of events and recordings in support of
the mission of the Air Force. Opportunities for musical leadership are diverse, ranging from jazz, vocal and popular ensembles, to symphonic
and marching bands. Through public, internet, cable, and TV performances and recordings that reach millions annually, officers lead bands to
tell the Air Force story at home, overseas, and in deployed locations in support of U.S. national security objectives. This career opportunity
requires officers to interact with national, civic, military and industry leaders at home and around the world. To facilitate this, the Air Force
provides training in leadership, public affairs, and the operational skills required to help officers lead professional bands and realize their
honorable desire to serve the United States as a professional musician. The USAF is currently accepting application packages for a live audition
to be held March 26-28, 2014, in Washington, D.C. Packages must be submitted no later than Jan. 13, 2014. For information about additional
requirements and the audition itself, please visit the following web-site: (http://www.bands.af.mil/careers/whyjoin.asp).



UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI (UC) COLLEGE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC (CCM)
Position: Band, Instrumental Music. Tenure track. The position is entitled Assistant Professor of Wind Studies in the Ensembles and
Conducting Division. Responsibilities: The Assistant Director serves as the Music Director of the CCM Wind Ensemble. Teaching includes, but
is not limited to, graduate and undergraduate instrumental conducting, Survey of Wind Literature, and Music Education courses that reflect the
candidate's experience and expertise. Qualifications: A master's degree is required; a doctoral degree is
preferred. Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Begin: Aug. 15, 2014. Deadline: Review of online applications
is ongoing; applications will be accepted until the position is filled; apply ASAP. Submit: To apply for position (213UC6433), please visit the
web-site: (http://www.jopbsatuc.com).CCM is committed to increasing the diversity of the University community. Candidates who can contribute
to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences in this area. The University is an AA/EO employer. UC is also
a smoke-free work environment.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO (UIC)
Position: Assistant Director of Bands. Part-time Instructor of Music (at least 60% time). Responsibilities: Recruit, advance, and conduct non-
major ensembles and bands, including an outstanding University Pep Band, and assist the Director of Bands in developing the band
program.. In addition s/he will collaborate with other faculty in advancing the new School of Theatre & Music's mission to develop practical
knowledge, cultural sensitivity, intellectual resourcefulness, and self-confidence with non-major musicians; teach one general education course
each term; teaching, conducting, administering, and advancing a University Pep Band; serve as liaison with University Athletics; serve as a
major recruiter for instrumental music majors, music minors, and non-music major instrumental students; cultivate positive relations with faculty,
athletics, university administration, area band directors, and band alumni; maintain band inventories and equipment; assist with an honors band
festival and a concert band festival; and perform other administrative duties as necessary. Qualifications: (Minimum:) Master's degree in a
field of music; proven excellence as a conductor based on performance and recordings; at least two years' successful conducting experience at
the college level; demonstrated expertise as an instrumentalist; demonstrated ability to teach; and ability to work with students and faculty from
diverse backgrounds, and participate in the Chicago arts community. (Preferred:) A doctorate in a field of music, a record of success with
student recruitment; proven success as an administrator; successful experience with high school youth programming, and a background in
music education. Rank: Instructor. Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Begin: August,
2014. Deadline: For full consideration, applications should be received by Jan. 10, 2014. Submit: Electronically, submit a detailed cover letter
of application and curriculum vitae, in a single PDF document via the UIC job board at (https://jobs.uic.edu). On the on-line Faculty Application
form include the name and e-mail addresses of three references. UIC will contact them and ask them to provide letters on your behalf. For more
information, call Prof. Andy Baker by phone: 312-996-2368, or by e-mail: <andybakr@uic.edu>. UIC is an AA/EOEmployer committed to
diversity. Women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE (UNCC)
Position: Associate Director of Bands/Athletic Bands. Twelve-month, non-tenure track appointment at the rank of
Lecturer. Responsibilities: (Primary:) Direct all Athletic Bands, conduct the Symphonic Band, and teach Marching Band Techniques. The
Athletic Band program is currently comprised of a basketball Pep Band, but is growing to include a new Marching Band that will take the field in
Fall, 2015. In collaboration with the Director of Bands, the new Associate Director of Bands/Director of Athletic Bands will be responsible for
planning, implementing, and directing the New Marching Band. Additional duties may be assigned commensurate with the candidate's expertise
and the department's curricular, service, and community outreach needs. The successful applicant will also work with the Director of Bands to
develop the comprehensive band area in the Department of Music and serve as liaison with the athletics department, cultivating positive
relationships with faculty, athletics staff, university administration, and high school band directors. Qualifications: candidates must hold an
appropriate Master's degree (doctorate preferred) and provide evidence of excellent recruiting, teaching, and conducting at the high school
and/or college level. Additionally, candidates must show a documented record of excellence in directing a marching band at the high school or
college level (preference will be given to candidates who have both), as well as a documented record of excellence in marching band drill
design. The department strives to develop a deep understanding of and respect for diversity among students and colleagues, and especially
encourages applications from professionals who can help UNCC achieve that goal. Begin: Aug. 15, 2014. Deadline: Review of applications is
ongoing, and will remain open until suitable candidates are identified; apply ASAP. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Submit: All applications must be completed online at (www.uncc.edu/jobs (Position #2279). Applicants should attach the following
materials: a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for five references (postal and e-mail addresses, as well as telephone
numbers). In the letter of interest, candidates must include the URL to an online video (YouTube, etc.) that demonstrates original drill-writing for
marching band. If an online video is not available, videos in another format (DVD, thumb drive, etc.) may be mailed. Additionally, applicants
should have three current letters of recommendation, referenced specifically to this position, sent to the search committee chair. Send to: Dr.
Shawn Smith, Chair, ADB/DAB Search Committee, Department of Music, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City
Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223. NOTE: Please do not send academic transcripts or other materials at this time; The Search Committee will
request such materials at a later date. Any questions or individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process should be
referred to: Denise Shropshire, Office Manager, by e-mail at: <dlshrops@uncc.edu>. UNCC is an AA/EOE and an ADVANCE Institution that
strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. UNCC celebrates diversity that includes,
but is not limited to ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. UNC
Charlotte encourages applications from all under-represented groups. All finalists are subject to criminal background checks.




UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN (USCA)
Position: Director of Bands. Tenure-track. Responsibilities: (Primary:) Administration of instrumental studies, direct the Wind Ensemble and
Athletic Band, and teach conducting. Other instructional responsibilities may include music technology, marching band techniques, instrumental
pedagogy, applied lessons, or supervision of student teachers based on qualifications and the needs of the department. Qualifications: Ph.D. or
D.M.A. required by time of appointment; applicants with public school or university teaching experience preferred. Rank: Assistant Professor of
Music. Begin: August, 2014. Deadline: Review of applications is ongoing and continues until the position is filled; apply
ASAP. Submit: Applicants must apply online at: (https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=72666) and submit unofficial transcripts
and three current letters of reference. Do NOT send audio or video recordings or other supporting materials at this time. Send to: Dr. Joel
Scraper, University of South Carolina Aiken, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply. USCA is an AA/EOE.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN--PARKSIDE
Position: Conducting, Band. Tenure-track. Responsibilities: Provide artistic and curricular leadership in all aspects of university bands. Direct
the UW-Parkside Wind Ensemble and Community Band. Teach selected courses in the Music Education curriculum. Additional teaching may
include applied music lessons or other coursework. Maintain an appropriate schedule of professional performance activities, scholarly research,
and/or related creative activity in music. Coordinate the efforts of associate lecturers to insure high quality instruction in the wind and percussion
areas. Participate in departmental and university service activities. Plan, organize and execute a recruitment strategy that accomplishes a high
level of engagement in area schools and successfully attracts prospective students to the UW-Parkside campus. Qualifications: Doctorate, or
ABD (Doctorate must be granted by September 1, 2014), or equivalent experience with a Master of Music degree. Evidence of a high level of
artistic achievement as a band conductor and a record of successful college experience. University teaching experience. Preferences: Three or
more years of teaching experience at the K-12 level. Begin: Aug. 25, 2014. Deadline: Review is ongoing; position is open until
filled. Rank: Assistant Professor. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Wisconsin System provides a
liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. Submit: (1) Cover letter outlining your qualifications and
experience. (2) Curriculum vitae. (3) Three letters of recommendation with contact information. Send to: Apply electronically to
(https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu). Contact: By phone: 262-595-2139; by fax: 262-595-2530; or by e-mail: <liantoni@uwp.edu>. It is the
policy of UW Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation
in applying because of a disability, please contact the Human Resources Office by phone at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not
be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.

SEE Ursinus College under "Miscellaneous".


B. CHORAL

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY (BSU), MUNCIE, INDIANA
Position: Assistant Director of Choral Activities/Assistant Professor of Performance. Tenure-track faculty position. Responsibilities: Direct the
Ball State Concert Choir and Women's Chorus; play a prominent role with graduate programs, including helping to teach a seminar for graduate
conducting students and be able to guide terminal projects for graduate students (master's and doctoral); possibly teach undergraduate
conducting courses, choral arranging, or a role with the University Singers (show choir) according to the candidate's interest and ability; engage
in scholarly and creative activities; participate in faculty and professional service. Qualifications: (Minimum:) ABD in choral
conducting; collegiate teaching experience; demonstrated conducting excellence. (Preferred:) Completed doctorate in choral conducting; at
least three years of college/university teaching experience; proven success in choral conducting at the collegiate level; documented history of
professional activity in choral music and choral conducting. Begin: Aug. 15, 2014. Deadline: Review has begun; position is open until filled;
apply ASAP. Submit: A letter of introduction, complete curriculum vitae, three current letters of reference (credentials file may be sent if letters
are current), a short list of references who may be contacted, two samples of past programs, and a certified transcript copy of the highest
degree earned. Send to: Dr. Andrew Crow, Chair, Assistant Director of Choral Activities Search Committee, School of Music, Ball State
University, Muncie, IN 473096. Additional information is available on the web-site: (www.bsu.edu/music/). BSU is an EO/AA employer and is
strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.

BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Position: Assistant Professor of Music (Secondary Choral Music Education). Tenure-track faculty position. Responsibilities: Teach
undergraduate courses in music education, direct a choral ensemble prepare and supervise student teachers, and teach additional courses
based upon the candidate's expertise and departmental need. Qualifications: Applicants should have a doctorate in music education and a
successful record of secondary choral teaching, as well as college teaching experience. Begin: August, 2014. Deadline: Review of
applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled. Send: For additional information about the position and to complete the
online application, candidates should see Faculty Open Position Listings at (https://jobs.belmont.edu). A cover letter, CV, and statement of
teaching philosophy must be attached in order to complete the online application. Applicants will be asked to respond to Belmont's mission,
vision, and values statements, articulating how the candidate's knowledge, experience, and beliefs have prepared him or her to function in
support of these statements. In addition, candidates should submit a DVD including both the rehearsal and performance of a choral


ensemble. Candidates should also request three current confidential letters of recommendation. Recommendations and the DVD should be
mailed directly to the chair of the search committee. Send to: Dr. Jeffrey Ames, Chair, Secondary Choral Music Education Faculty Search,
Belmont University School of Music, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212. The university is dedicated to providing students from diverse
backgrounds an academically challenging education in a Christian community of learning and service. Belmont is an EOE/AA employer under
all applicable civil rights laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
Assistant/Associate Professor of Choral Studies. Full-time, tenure-track position as Director of Choirs in the Carnegie Mellon University School
of Music. The candidate is responsible for all activities related to the smooth operation of the choral program at Carnegie Mellon. Teach one
course each semester in the area of expertise, in consultation with the Head of music. He/she will also serve on School, College and University
committees, and satisfy all other normal requirements of full-time faculty. The candidate is expected to continue to maintain a strong national or
international professional profile as a performing and/or teaching artist. The candidate will be expected to be an effective
recruiter. Qualifications: A thorough knowledge of traditional and modern choral repertoire and advanced training and professional experience
in choral conducting. Minimum academic requirements for this position are a Master's degree or equivalent professional experience. Preferred
requirements are a DMA or equivalent professional experience. A significant list of recordings or an established record of research in the area of
music performance is expected. Begin: The appointment will begin with the Fall Semester, September 1, 2014. Salary: Commensurate with
experience. Deadline: Review is in progress; position is open until filled; apply ASAP. Submit: A letter of application and resume (no
recordings at this time) should be sent to Choir Search Committee, School of Music, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

COE COLLEGE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
Position: Voice/Opera, Conducting. Responsibilities: Coordinate and lead the school's Voice program. Primary responsibilities will include
teaching studio voice and voice-related subjects, and conducting the Coe College Chorale, a treble choir. Additional assignments may include
teaching general education courses in music. Qualifications: The candidate should be an effective teacher and conductor, and an enthusiastic
recruiter who is able to build and maintain connections with area schools. Requirements include a doctoral degree or equivalent experience (or
ABD with doctorate near completion) and proven voice teaching and conducting experience. Begin: Fall, 2014. Deadline: Review of
applications have begun, and will continue until finalists are selected; apply ASAP. Submit: A letter of application, CV, three letters of
recommendation, and a statement of teaching interest and philosophy. Send to: Electronically to (apply.interfolio.com/22705). Note; Please do
not submit recordings at this time. Coe is committed to increasing the diversity of its campus community and encourages applicants who will be
helpfully filling that goal. Coe College is an AA/EO Employer.

DePAUL UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Position: Choral Conductor, Director of Choral Activities. Tenure-track. Responsibilities: Direct two large choral ensembles in the School of
Music (currently University Singers and Concert Choir) and coach opera choruses. Collaborate in performance with other music faculty
members and ensembles. Assume other duties consistent with interest and expertise. Provide academic advising. Participate in the
governance of the School. Qualifications: The successful candidate will be a superb and experience choral conductor and teacher. Teaching
experience or equivalent professional experience is required; college or university teaching experience is highly preferred. A graduate degree in
music is preferred. Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor. Salary: Competitive. Begin: September, 2014. Deadline: To be assured of full
consideration, all materials must be received by Jan. 6, 2014. Submit by electronic means a letter of application; a current curriculum vita and
the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three individuals who might knowledgeably endorse your application. Send
to: (https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/search/SearchResults_css.jsp). Please do not send, nor request to have sent,
letters of recommendation or recordings at this time. DePaul is a thriving multi-faceted Catholic, Vincentian, and urban university with an
enrollment of 25,000 students. The University supports and practices the concepts of nondiscrimination in all areas of employment regardless of
race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, Vietnam veteran status, or type of discharge from
the military. The School of Music seeks to extend the diversity of its faculty.

GROVE CITY COLLEGE (GCC), PENNSYLVANIA
Position: Choral Director. Responsibilities: Direction of the college choral program consisting of Chapel Choir (90-120 members), Touring Choir
(45), and Chamber Singers (12-15). Additional teaching responsibilities will be assigned based on the candidate's background and
qualifications. The position will also assist in developing and guiding student research opportunities for music majors and involve the integration
of technology into the music curriculum. Qualifications: DMA or equivalent in choral conducting required. Strong keyboard and theory
background preferred. Candidates must evidence a strong record of classroom teaching, scholarship within their field, and a commitment to
instructing highly motivated students. Rank/Salary: Commensurate with qualifications. Begin: July, 2014. Deadline: Review is ongoing;
position is open until filled; apply ASAP. Submit: A letter of application, vita, transcripts, names of four references (three professional and one
pastoral), a brief statement of how you would engage undergraduates in your research plans, and a four-to- five paragraph essay relating your
philosophy of a liberal arts education and teaching Music to the College's mission (see the web-site: (www.gcc.edu)). Send to: Jamie N.
Christy, Assistant Director of Human Resources, Grove City College, 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, PA 16127-2104; or electronically by e-mail
to: <jnchristy@gcc.edu>. Links to media are welcome, but please do not send media at this time (CDs,DVDs, etc.). Additional supporting
materials may be requested from finalists. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic and social environment, the College actively encourages
applications from members of all ethnic groups. Inquiries may also be sent by e-mail to <jnchristy@gcc.edu>. GCC is a nationally recognized,


truly independent, highly selective college of liberal arts, sciences, and engineering where intellectual inquiry remains open to the questions
religion raises and affirms the answers Christianity offers. GCC is a private educational institution noted for its academic excellence where
scholarship is informed by Christian principles. It does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex, marital status, disability, or
national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other
college-administrative programs.

McGILL UNIVERSITY, MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
Position: Choral Conducting. Tenure track at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, for an initial 3-year
appointment. Responsibilities: May include conducting the Schulich School of Music choral ensembles, teaching choral conducting techniques,
supervising graduate conducting students, and teaching appropriate choral literature and performance practice courses. Qualifications: the
successful candidate should have a Doctoral degree or equivalent professional experience with significant international profile. There must be
evidence of strong research, knowledge of choral repertoire including music of the present day, combined with effective teaching, performance,
organizational and interpersonal skills. Rank: Associate or Assistant Professor. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and
experience. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. Begin: Aug. 1, 2014. Deadline: Review of applications is ongoing and will
continue until the position is filled; apply ASAP. The selection process: Selected candidates will be invited to conduct a choral rehearsal and/or
masterclass, and meet with members of the Faculty Search Committee. Submit: Applicants are invited to submit the following using the on-line
application form to be found at (http://www.mcgill.ca/music/positions); a cover letter describing the candidate's qualification for the position; a
detailed curriculum vitae; supporting materials (i.e., audio and/or video recordings, web-site link), and the names and contact information of
three referees. Further inquiries may be addressed to Prof. Douglas McNabney, Chair, Department of Performance (by phone: 514-398-4542,
or by e-mail: <chair.musicperformance@mcgill.ca>; or by fax: 514-398-1540. The University is committed to equity in employment and
diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of
minority sexual orientations and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification. All qualified applicants are
encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. Canadians and permanent residents will be given
priority.

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (MSU), SPRINGFIELD
Position: Director of Choral Studies. Responsibilities: Assume leadership of multiple choirs, teach undergraduate and graduate choral
conducting and choral literature; recruit and supervise choral conducting graduate students. Qualifications: D.M.A. required with university
teaching experience. Documented experience and success in program building; i.e., recruiting and retaining graduate students, undergraduate
music majors, and non-music majors in a comprehensive choir program. Possess a commitment to continue the program's national and
international touring through internal and external fundraising. Ability to work collegially and supportively with faculty colleagues, area choral
directors, and alumni. Dedication to public outreach through choral music with attention to the MSU's Public Affairs Mission of cultural
competence, community engagement, and ethical leadership. The candidate is expected to engage in active research and creative
activities. Rank: Associate or Assistant Professor. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Begin: Aug. 12,
2014. Deadline: Review of applications begins Jan. 10, 2014; position is open until filled. Submit: Apply online at
(https://jobs.missouristate.edu/). Attach a letter of application, a curriculum vita, video of recently conducted rehearsals and performances, and
the names and complete contact information for five references. Video web links can be uploaded utilizing the online media presentation during
the online application process, or applicants may submit a DVD to Kathy Daniels, MSU Music Department, 901 S. National, Springfield, MO
65897. Send to: By e-mail: <music@missouristate.edu>. The University is committed to building a culturally diverse education
environment. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. MSU is an EO/AA
employer. Applications are encouraged from women, minorities, and all interested and qualified people. All applicants are subject to a
background check at the university's expense.

SIMPSON UNIVERSITY(SU), REDDING, CALIFORNIA
Position: Assistant Professor of Choral Music. Full-time faculty position. Responsibilities: Conduct the student chorale, community chorus, and
teach in an additional area such as music history and music theory. Additional duties include a commitment to student recruitment and
advising. In addition, candidates will need to demonstrate excellence and commitment to applied studio teaching. Candidates who make a
strong case for expertise in contemporary worship music, ear training, or music technology will also be considered. Qualifications: A doctorate
in choral conducting or a related field is required and significant teaching experience at the university level is preferred. The successful
candidate must be an enthusiastic, student-focused conductor who leads with superb rehearsal skills, effective physical gestures, and excellent
musicality; and must also possess an understanding of multiple genres of choral music, be an engaging classroom teacher who is committed to
student learning, and is able to collaborate with colleagues. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate a commitment to their Christian faith
and be sympathetic with the goals and values of Simpson University. Begin: July 1, 2014. Deadline: Review of applications has
begun; position is open until filled; apply ASAP. Submit: A letter of interest, curriculum vita including references, a personal essay regarding
how they integrate Christianity with teaching and music. Send to: Dr. Dan Pinkston by e-mail: <dpinkston@simpsonu.edu>. Contact: By
phone: 530-226-4721; or by e-mail at the previously referenced e-mail address. SU, located in Northern California, is an evangelical Christian
institution affiliated with the Christian Missionary and Alliance. Information about the university, including the University Diversity Statement and
an application can be found at the web-site: (www.simpsonu.edu).




STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY, NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
Position: Associate Director of Choral Activities. Responsibilities: Direct, recruit and administer one or more of the University's choral
ensembles; teach undergraduate choral music education ad methods classes, and courses in graduate choral music education per the
applicant's expertise and demands within the area; supervise choral student teachers; serve as associate director of the summer high school
choir camp; and support and encourage all aspects of the choral/music education/vocal/area. Qualifications: Master's degree
required; doctorate preferred and is required for tenure; demonstrated success and reputation as an outstanding choral conductor and choral
music educator; minimum of three years' experience in a secondary public school choral position; ability to develop and maintain excellence in
artistic performance, teaching and curricular development. Faculty members are expected to be committed to fulfilling service obligations to the
school, college, university and profession. Faculty members also are expected to embrace and maintain the spirit of collegiality that exists in the
School of Music. Begin: Aug. 19, 2014. Deadline: Review is in progress; position is open until filled; apply ASAP. Submit: Applicants must
apply online at (http://careers.sfasu.edu). A letter of application, current vitae, three letters of reference, and transcripts must be submitted online
at (http://careers.sfasu.edu). A visual conducting recording (DVD or link to online access) representative of the applicant's recent work should
also be provided. Send to: Mail the DVD to: Choral Search Committee, Stephen F. Austin State University, School of music, P.O. Box 13043,
SFA Station, 2010 Alumni Drive, Room 150, Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3043. Contact: By phone: 936-468-1170; by fax: 936-468-7114; or by
e-mail: <tking@sfasu.edu>.

UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Position: Director of Choral Studies--Lecturer. Full time. Responsibilities: It is expected that applicants will demonstrate an ability to teach, and
reach through choice of repertoire, a diverse group of undergraduates. The successful candidate will direct the University-Community Chorale
and University Chamber Singers, community outreach and administration, student advisement and mentorship, and teach conducting and
diction. Additional courses may include electives corresponding to the candidate's interests and expertise. Qualifications: Doctorate, or
Master's Degree with commensurate experience is required by the time of appointment. All professional and faculty positions at the university
require a degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting
organizations. Begin: Sept. 1, 2014. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2014. Submit: Please apply using the University of Albany employment
portal: (http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=43316). Also submit three letters of recommendation to Bob Gluck,
Chair, Search Committee, Performing Arts Center Room 312, University at Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222. Applicants
must address in their cover letter their experience working with and teaching individuals from diverse backgrounds. The University of Albany is
an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS, CONWAY
Position: Assistant Professor, Choral Music Education. Responsibilities: Teach secondary choral methods and graduate music education
courses, supervise secondary choral and elementary student interns, and direct the University Chorus. Additional responsibilities may include
choral arranging or general music education. Qualifications: PhD or DMA in music education (required for tenure, ABD will be considered for
the initial appointment), and significant experience in public school music education. Begin: Aug. 18, 2014. Deadline: Review of applications
has begun, and will continue until the position is filled; apply ASAP. Submit: Electronically a letter of application, current resume, and names
and contact information for at least three references. Send to: By email: <music@uca.edu>; or if there is a problem, send to Chair, Choral
Music Education Search, Department of Music, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Avenue, Conway, AR 72035-5003.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
Position: Voice and Choral Conducting. Responsibilities: Leadership of the Choral Music Education program, including direction of choral
ensembles. Teach applied voice lessons to music majors. Additional teaching assignments include Secondary Choral Techniques and Choral
Conducting. Perform other duties as assigned. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which allows the
employer to obtain criminal history record information. Qualifications: Doctorate in voice, choral conducting, or music education with an
emphasis in choral music is required. ABD will be considered. Collegiate and/or public school teaching experience is
preferred. Rank: Assistant Professor. Begin: Fall, 2014. Deadline: Review is in progress; position is open until filled; apply
ASAP. Submit: Download and complete a faculty application form from: (www.utb.edu/ba/hr/employment). Candidates should submit a letter
of application; CV; three letters of recommendation. Additionally, two videos should be submitted as web-links to a video-sharing site: a 10-
minute video of the applicant leading a choral rehearsal; a 20-minute video of the applicant teaching a voice lesson including a vocal warm-
up. Both videos can be edited to highlight clips. Contact: Questions and web-links should be sent to: Dr. Daniel Hunter-Holly; or by e-mail to
<Daniel.HunterHolly@utb.edu>; or by phone: 956-882-7178. Send to: Office of Human Resources, The University of Texas at Brownsville,
451 East Alton Gloor--Brownsville, TX 78526. Contact: by phone: 956-882-8205; or by fax: 956-882-7476. Other inquiries: By phone: 956-
882-8247; by fax: 956-882-3808; or by e-mail: <music@utb.edu>.

WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY (WLU), WEST VIRGINIA
Position: Director of Choral Activities. Full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Music and Theater. Responsibilities: Direct the
Concert Choir and University Chorus, as well as oversee the choral program. Additional teaching assignments will be based on the candidate's
background and the needs of the department. Specifically, the department anticipates a need in the area of Music History. All full-time faculty
members are expected to actively recruit students for the music program, serve on departmental and university committees, and continue to
pursue professional development via conference participation, performance, and/or other professional activity. Qualifications: Earned doctorate
in music is highly preferred, ABD considered (doctorate required for tenure-track). Master's degree in music is required. Other preferred


qualifications include: college teaching experience, public school teaching experience, and music history qualifications (cognate, teaching
experience, etc.). Evidence of excellence in professional activities, such as conference participation, guest conducting, etc., is required. The
ability to work effectively with diverse group of music faculty is required. Salary: A comprehensive benefit package is included. Begin: Aug.
16, 2014. Deadline: For full consideration, materials must be received by Jan. 6, 2014. For questions, contact Dr. Christopher Barrick, Chair,
Choral Director Search Committee by e-mail: <cbarrick@westliberty.edu>; or by phone: 304-336-8098. Submit: A cover letter, curriculum
vitae, transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation with reference contact information. Links are welcome, but please do not send
media (CDs,DVDs, etc.) at this time. Additional supporting materials may be requested of finalists. Application materials will not be
returned. Send to: West Liberty University, Human Resources department, 208 University Drive, College Union Box 131, West Liberty, WV
26074; or by e-mail to: <jobs@westliberty.edu>. Contact: by phone: 304-336-8029; by fax: 304-336-8440; or by e-mail at the previously
referenced e-mail address. WLU is an EOEmployer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Those who need assistance with
the application process should contact Sue Garrison at 304-336-8029, or by e-mail: <sgarrison@westliberty.edu>. (Do not apply by e-
mail.) Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment. WLU is a tobacco-free campus.


C. JAZZ

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D. OPERA / MUSICAL THEATER

BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Position: Coordinator of Musical Theatre. Tenure track. Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate voice to Musical Theatre majors. Must be
familiar with the repertoire of musical theatre and have professional musical theatre experience/ Must have a foundation in classical vocal
repertoire and pedagogy, particularly as applicable to musical theatre. Qualifications: Master's degree required. Doctorate or progress toward a
terminal degree preferred. Collegiate teaching experience required. Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor of Music. Begin: August,
2014. Deadline: Review of applications is ongoing; apply ASAP. Submit: To review the full position description and complete the online
application, see the Open Position Listings at (https://jobs.belmont.edu). An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Vitae, and List of References
with contact information must be attached. One or more electronic resources that demonstrate (1) the candidate's professional performance
skills, (2) a production for which the candidate has served as musical, theatrical, or artistic director, and (3) a voice lesson which demonstrates
the candidates teaching skills should either be mailed to the address below or submitted via e-mail to
<musicaltheatresearch@belmont.edu>. All communication should be sent to <musicaltheatresearch@belmont.edu>, or mailed to: Dean
Cynthia Curtis, Chair, Musical Theatre Search Committee, School of Music, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212. The university is
dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds an academically challenging education in a Christian community of learning and
service. Belmont is an EOE./AA employer under all applicable civil rights laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

SEE Lamont Symphony Orchestra & Opera Theatre under "Assistantships/Fellowships/Internships"

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS
Position: Conducting, Voice/Opera. Non tenure-track. Responsibilities: Serve as conductor and coach on up to four full opera productions a
year (both traditional and contemporary repertoire). Active involvement in coaching recital/audition repertoire. Assist in opera administrative
duties with the program director. Collaborate with the supervisor of student vocal accompanist. Teach opera conducting, coaching, and lyric
diction as needed. Qualifications: Documented professional experience with opera companies or in a university opera program, coaching and
conducting both traditional and contemporary opera repertoire. Excellent keyboard skills. Expertise in lyric diction, including Italian, German,
French and English. Ability to work in a positive, supportive, team environment. Qualifications: Master's or doctorate preferred as is university
teaching experience. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Begin: Aug. 25, 2014. Deadline: Review is ongoing, and will continue until the
position is filled; apply ASAP. Submit: Transcripts, resume, and three letters of recommendation. Additional materials may be requested at a
later time. Send to: Opera Conductor/Coach Search Committee, Buck Ross, Chair, Moores School of Music, University of Houston, 120 School
of Music Building, Houston, TX 77204-4017. Contact: by phone: 713-743-3162; by fax: 713-743-31666; or by e-mail: <bross@uh.edu>.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK Position: Director, Maryland Opera Studio (MOS). Tenure track. Responsibilities: (1)
Conduct at least one full Opera production per year. (2) Coach MOS students for productions, scenes, and recitals in various languages and
styles. (3) Teach classes specific to his/her areas of expertise and help to mentor students in the collaborative piano program. (4) Set policies
and procedures for MOS in collaboration with the Associate Director of MOS. (5) Oversee the MOS curriculum in collaboration with the
Associate Director of MOS. (6) Choose repertoire for productions, scenes, new readings, concerts in collaboration with the faculty of the
Voice/Opera Division and the School of Music. (7) Collaborate with faculty of the Voice/Opera Division on MOS admissions decisions and
recruitment of students. (8) Coordinate performance scheduling with the School of Music administration, the Performing Arts Center staff and
other conducting faculty. (9) Collaborate with the Director of the School of Music on budget matters and the hiring of guest artists and adjunct
faculty. (10) Pursue other creative activities and/or research interests in the field. (11) Collaborate with stage directors in the realization of the


dramatic and theatrical aspects of opera production. (12) Participate fully in a collaborative and collegial community of faculty students, staff
and administration. The Direct of MOS must be willing and available to meet these responsibilities on a regular and ongoing
basis. Qualifications: The School of Music seeks a candidate with an established national/international reputation with significant experience in
opera conducting, coaching and teaching. An advanced degree in music and/or commensurate professional experience is
preferred. Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor. Begin: August, 2014. Deadline: For best consideration, please apply by Jan. 10,
2014; review of submissions begins on that date and will continue until a successful candidate is named. Submit: A cover letter, a curriculum
vitae, and names of at least three references with accompanying current contact information, including: address, telephone, and E-mail
address. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. Send to: (https://ejobs.umd.edu; click on FACULTY and look for position
#104282. Please do not send any other supporting material unless requested. The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to
a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual
orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, mental status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender
identity or expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to
apply. LINKS: (http://www.music.umd.edu), (http://www.music.umd.edu/ensembles/opera) or (http://claricesmithcenter.umd.edu).



E. ORCHESTRA / CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (ASO), BIRMINGHAM
Position: ASO Assistant/Cover Conductor. Responsibilities: Assist and provide support to all ASO conductors as requested; serve as the cover
conductor for the Music Director, Resident Conductor, and guest conductors for all rehearsals and concerts of the ASO; Be available for media
events, speaking engagements, and other activities as determined, including pre-concert talks and speaking from the stage during assigned
concerts; Assist the Education Manager and Resident Conductor with planning and programming ASO education, community, and other
concerts; Conduct ASO education, community, and other concerts as assigned; plus the opportunity to conduct run-outs, Classical Edge and
other substantial programs, with demonstrated ability. Please note that the ASO is currently in the process of a Music Director search. The
Assistant Conductor will report to the Director of Artistic Administration and Resident Conductor. The position also includes serving as Music
Director of the Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO). The ASYO requires a conductor with long-range vision, leadership and a strong
commitment to building the program in the community. As Music Director of the ASYO, this individual will serve as the Youth Orchestra's
primary conductor and oversee all artistic matters for the ensemble, including auditions, rehearsals, and repertoire selection. Other
responsibilities will include conducting all rehearsals and concerts of the ASYO; Collaboration with the Education Manager, Director of Artistic
Administration, and Resident Conductor to plan the concert season; Determine all repertoire to be performed, the number of full rehearsals, and
the number of sectional rehearsals required for each program; Maintain a presence in the national youth orchestra community; Oversee student
auditions, both for admission to the ensemble and seating placement; Establish audition requirements for all instruments; Help develop a long-
range artistic plan for the ensemble; Serve as an artistic liaison for the ASYO by playing a visible and active role in the
community. Deadline: Jan. 20, 2014. The application procedure for the position requires all materials to be submitted electronically, including a
letter of interest, resume, and three professional references; a list of repertoire rehearsed and a list of repertoire performed; sample programs
for a young people's concert (audience from grades 3-60 and a youth orchestra concert (musicians aged 12-22); a video work sample should be
a maximum of 30 minutes in length and should be a close front-view perspective of a recent rehearsal or performance; video recordings can be
linked via YouTube or Vimeo--please provide the password. Conductors should personally submit ALL materials to Liz Hartin, Education
Manager, by e-mail: <lhartin@alabamasymphony.com>; with "ASO Assistant Conductor Search" in the Subject line. You may optionally upload
a job description either for .doc or .pdf; Asst-Conductor-Job-description-2013.doc.

BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY, BEREA, OHIO
Position: Director of Orchestral Studies. Full-time and Tenure-track. Responsibilities: Conduct the Conservatory Symphony Orchestra and
supervise all aspects of the Conservatory's orchestral program; advance a positive national reputation; take an active role in the recruitment of
music majors; collaborate with faculty and administration on major events, including the annual Bach Festival and Focus Festival of
contemporary music; maintain an excellent national reputation as a conductor and pedagogue; perform other institutional service typically
required of a full-time faculty member. Other responsibilities may include teaching conducting, conducting opera, supervising apprentice
conductors, or other teaching opportunities based on the candidate's expertise and the Conservatory's needs. Qualifications
(Required:) Significant achievement conducting at the professional and/or university level; commitment to teaching and developing
undergraduate music students; and an advanced degree or equivalent professional experience. Rank and salary commensurate with
experience. The University offers an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to, funding for professional travel, summer grant
opportunities, and tuition benefits for immediate family. Submit: A cover letter, Curriculum Vita, and contact information for three professional
references in a single Word document or a single PDF file via the "To Apply" link on the University's current job Openings web page at
(http://www.bw.edu/resources/hr/jobs). Send to: (http://www.Click2Apply.net/3fnnqjk). A video of teaching and/or performance may be
requested at a later time. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities,
the University and the Conservatory actively encourage applications from individuals who desire an environment that celebrates diversity.





CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO (CSUC)
Position: Music Director & Conductor. Full-time temporary position. Responsibilities: Conduct the North State Symphony, including rehearsals
and concerts; program concerts, select guest artists, and oversee orchestra personnel; lead fundraising efforts for the orchestra and serve as a
cultural ambassador to both Chico and Redding, including extensive public speaking, pre-concert talks prior to each major concert, sponsorship
solicitation, and capital campaigning. Report monthly to Boards of Directors. Teach in the Department of Music & Theatre in the candidate's
area of specialty. The orchestra is in its 13th season, and is the only professional orchestra north of Sacramento and the Bay Area, functioning
as an Ensemble-in-Residence at CSUC. The ensemble is a paid per-service orchestra composed of approximately 75 musicians from northern
California and southern Oregon. The board of directors is split into two regions (Chico and Redding). The season runs from September through
May, and currently has a series of four masterworks concerts, two chamber concerts, one holiday classical concert, and an outreach schools
concert. The current budget is approximately $450,000. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and needs of the
department. Qualifications: Must have 3-5 years prior experience as music director and conductor with a professional orchestra. dynamic
leader with a proven record of success in outreach, fundraising, and orchestral development; strong interpersonal, leadership, and
communication skills. Evidence of promise as a teacher of undergraduate students. The minimum educational requirement for appointment to
this position is a PhD, DM, or DMA (strongly preferred); ABD and Master's degree will receive consideration. (Preferred:) The successful
candidate should have a commitment to diversity and social justice as evidenced in their record of teaching, scholarship, and/or service. Proven
experience as an orchestral instrumentalist with a background in strings is preferred. The candidate should have demonstrated exceptional
musicianship and conducting skills; a record of success in audience relations and innovative programming; and strong teaching skills. Please
state other specific experiences such as previous teaching experience, licenses, credentials, abilities, or [professional experience related to this
position. Important is a willingness to become a visible and engaged, collegial citizen of the Community, University, and
Department. Candidates are subject to a criminal records check. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Begin: Aug. 1,
2015. A short-list of potential candidates will be invited to guest conduct a concert during the 2014-15 season. Only those selected for an
interview/audition will be contacted. Deadline: Review of complete applications begins March 3, 2014, and continues until the position is
filled. Submit: Letter of application, curriculum vitae, a complete set of transcripts, three letters of recommendation and a link to a video
containing 15-20 minutes of material demonstrating the candidate's rehearsal/performance skills on YouTube or Vimeo. All applicants must
complete the Application for Academic Employment Form, available online
at: (http://www.csuchico.edu/faaf/facultyrecruit/facultyapplication.docx). The majority of footage should have the conductor facing the
camera. Send materials to: Joseph M. Alexander, Associate Dean, College of Humanities & Fine Arts, Search Committee Chair, California State
University, Chico, CA 95929-0800. Contact: By phone: 530-898-5152; or e-mail: <jalexander@csuchico.edu>.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSUB), SAN BERNARDINO
Position: Orchestral Music Education. Full-time, tenure-track position. Responsibilities: Direct the CSUB Chamber Orchestra, teach music
education courses, and other duties assigned and based on qualifications and department need. Active participation in recruiting music majors
is an important expectation of the position. Preferred candidates will be expected to meet the traditional requirements of excellence in teaching,
active scholarly and professional work, and service to the University and community. In addition, new faculty members are encouraged to
develop and participate in activities that support the University's strategic plan, which emphasizes (a) teaching and learning excellence; (b)
student access, retention, and success; (c) excellence in research and creative activities; (d) campus community; (e) community
engagement; and (f) infrastructure. Qualifications: An earned doctorate in music is required at the time of appointment. Candidates must have
demonstrated knowledge and skill sufficient for directing the university's Chamber Orchestra and teaching classes in music education. Desirable
additional experience includes college-level teaching experience, secondary-school instrumental teaching, and applied string
instruction. Rank: Assistant Professor. Begin: September, 2014. Deadline: Review of applications is ongoing; position is open until
filled; apply ASAP. Submit: Curriculum vitae and a letter of application that includes a statement on teaching philosophy and strategies,
research/professional accomplishments and goals, and a description of any interest or experience in one of the strategic plan areas above. Also
submit three recent letters of recommendation, including the recommenders' telephone numbers and e-mail addresses, and an official copy of
your most recent transcripts. Send to: Dr. Todd A. Johnson, Chair, Department of Music, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407-
2397. Contact Dr. Johnson by phone: 909-537-5859; or by e-mail: <tajohnson@csub.edu>.

GREATER NEWBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (GNSO), NEW YORK
Position: Music Director and Conductor. The GNSO is a professional symphony orchestra with 65 contracted members and a 19-year history of
broad community support. The season extends from September through July and includes three classical subscription concerts, a special choral
concert, plus a free outdoor concert in July. The January concert is designated as a family concert and is also a benefit concert in which
orchestra members play for a minimum stipend of $100. Talented high school and college are often recruited to perform with the GNSO
especially at the January and July concerts. Responsibilities: The Music Director provides artistic leadership for the orchestra in developing
both traditional and innovative programming that is significant to the orchestra and the community, and promotes audience development. S/he
conducts a contracted minimum of four classical subscription concerts and a free outdoor summer concert with associated rehearsals with the
option of additional engagements; evaluates orchestra personnel and auditions new instrumentalists as necessary; and proposes program
repertoire and guest artists/conductors in consultation with the Symphony Board of Directors and orchestra committee. While in residence s/he
plays a supporting role in educational and development/community relations efforts. Qualifications: Proven ability to provide a performance
experience of the highest caliber; thorough knowledge of orchestral repertoire, styles, and performance practices; ability to motivate players to
reach the highest levels of achievement; a practical understanding of all orchestral instruments; effective rehearsal technique; strong
interpersonal communication and leadership skills, with the vision and passion to make symphonic music relevant for existing and new


audiences. Successful experience in directing a professional, community, youth, or university orchestra required. Salary: A competitive salary
will be offered depending on qualifications, experience, and final contracted requirements. Begin: 2016-17 season. Deadline: March 1,
2014. Submit: (1) A personal letter of interest from and signed by the candidate; (2) a detailed resume; (3) the names and contact information
of at least three music professionals as references; and (4) video materials (digital format) required; rehearsal preferred. NO sample
programming is required at this time. Finalists (4) will be responsible for a concert and rehearsals in the 2015-16 season with dates to be
determined. Send to: GNSO Music Director Search Committee, P.O. Box 443, Cornwall, NY 12518. Please note: Submit application packets
only; no phone calls accepted at this time.

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK
Position: Professor of Orchestral Studies. Full-time, tenure-track position. Responsibilities: (Primary:) Conduct the String Orchestra and the
Symphony Orchestra, actively recruit instrumentalists for the department and the orchestra program in particular, and establish professional
contacts with music educators in area public schools. Other responsibilities may include teaching courses in areas of the candidate's
expertise. Qualifications: Doctorate preferred (ABD near completion will be considered); previous college directing, recruiting, and teaching
experience is ideal. Begin: Sept. 1, 2014. Deadline: Review of applications begins Jan. 15, 2014, and will continue until the position is
filled. Submit: A curriculum vita, letter of interest, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation. Applicants
must also submit a recorded conducting sample. Send to: Dr. Nathalie Robinson, Chair, Department of Music, 101 NAB, Hofstra University,
Hempstead, NY 11549. For inquiries, contact Dr. Robinson by e-mail: <Nathalie.G.Robinson@hofstra.edu>. The University is an EOEmployer,
committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a
diverse community.

KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA KSO), TENNESSEE
Position: Music Director (MD). The KSO was founded in 1935, has an operating budget of $3,500,000 per year and performs a subscription
series of eight Masterworks pairs, four Pops concerts, five Chamber Classics, Holiday Pops concerts, and numerous education and community
outreach concerts each season. It utilizes a core of 24 full-time musicians, has a deep commitment to education and community partnership and
these programs make up more than 80% of the KSO's total service count. The KSO serves as the orchestra in residence for the Knoxville Opera
Company and performs annually with the Appalachian Ballet Company. Responsibilities: The MD is responsible for the overall artistic
achievement of the KSO. S/he exercises authority over artistic matters, recognizing that this also involves close collaboration with the Executive
Director, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors. The MD works within the limits established by the association's budget and the
terms of the working agreement with the musicians. S/he selects the music to be performed at concerts that he/she is to conduct and
determines the rehearsal schedule required for those programs. This is done cooperatively with the management, and programs are subject to
Board approval. The MD may be called upon to advise on the selection of guest conductors and concert programs. The MD oversees the
selection of guest soloists within the approved budget. The MD works with the Board leadership and Executive Director to develop an artistic
vision for the KSO. The MD is responsible for maintaining and raising the overall artistic quality of the Orchestra. The MD plans the concert
season as a whole, including all of the concerts and programs previously described above and any other performances given by the orchestra or
presented under his aegis. Within the terms of the working agreement between the musicians and the Association, the MD is responsible for
conducting auditions, hiring personnel dismissing players, and determining seating within each section. The MD works with the Board and
Executive Director to establish a strong public presence in the community. This includes donor cultivation, working with community educators,
working with volunteers, representing the Orchestra at civic and social functions, and speaking on behalf of the Orchestra. Where appropriate,
the Music Director works with the leadership of other cultural organizations in the community. Qualifications: The new MD will be a visionary
leader and superb musician with the following qualities: (1) Strong musical and conducting skills, including an acute ear for intonation, balance
and color; a practical understanding of all orchestral instruments, and clear technical conducting skills. (2) Thorough knowledge of the
orchestral repertoire and range of styles, including choral music, music for chamber orchestra, as well as symphonic works. (3) Interpretive
skills that go beyond technical competence, enabling and encouraging the communication of the music's emotional content with commitment,
passion, and appropriate stylistic knowledge. (4) An effective and efficient rehearsal technique, working in a collaborative manner, resulting in
performances that balance technical proficiency with musical and emotional communication. (5) A personality that balances leadership qualities
with a collaborative nature both on and off the podium. The MD will understand the roles of management, Board members, volunteers, and
musicians in the overall fabric of the KSO, and will work with the administrative and Board leadership to create a sense of harmony and
consensus. (6) The ability to inspire others both on and off the podium. (7) The maturity to place the best interests of the Orchestra ahead of
personal considerations. (8) The willingness and the ability to represent the Orchestra throughout the community and to be seen as a member
of the greater Knoxville community. This includes presence at donor functions, civic events, at other arts and educational institutions, and in
other public settings. It is expected that the MD will make Knoxville a first priority in his/her professional life and the ideal candidate will look
forward to making the Knoxville community his/her home. (9) Ease and comfort in public speaking, whether to the audience as a whole, or in
any of the various public forums where it is required. Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience and
qualifications. Timeline: The Knoxville Symphony Music Director Search Committee will review material and identify finalists in the winter/spring
of 2014. Finalists will be invited to conduct a Masterworks concert in the 2015-16 season. The new MD will be announced in the spring of 2016
and will begin his/her tenure with the 2016-17 season. Deadline: Jan. 15, 2014. Submission Contact Information: Applications and inquiries
can be directed to the Catherine French Group, which is managing this search. Please do not contact the KSO offices directly. Submit: A cover
letter and resume. Please limit the resume to five pages (a repertoire list is not requested at this time). A biography may be submitted as well,
but a resume is preferred. All applications will be considered confidential. Do not submit press packets and/or video material at this
time. Electronic submissions are strongly preferred.. Please send to: Knoxville Symphony Music Director Search, c/o Catherine French Group,


2500 Q Street, NW, Suite 623, Washington, DC 20007; or by e-mail: <cfrenchgroup@aol.com>. MS Word or Adobe Acrobat attachments only,
please. Optional: Upload a job description either .doc or .pdf from (Knoxville_Music_Director_position_announcement_final.pdf).

SEE Lamont Symphony Orchestra & Opera Theatre under "Assistantships/Fellowships/Internships".

THE NATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL (NMF), CHESTERTOWN, MARYLAND
Position: Assistant Conductor. Now in its fourth season (for conductors: May 27-June 16, 2014), the NMF is accepting applications for
Assistant Conductor for the Festival Symphony Orchestras. Under the direction of Artistic Director, Richard Rosenberg, the Assistant
Conductor(s) will serve as cover conductor, conduct the NMF orchestras and ensembles and assist the conductors/guest conductors as
assigned. Repertoire will include: Verdi: Requiem; R. Strauss: "An Alpine Symphony"; Nielsen: Symphony #5; and Tchaikovsky: Symphony
#1. To apply, e-mail a resume including your complete name, primary instrument, instruments owned, date of birth, school and home addresses,
e-mail address, phone number(s), education, professional experience, letters or contact numbers for three references and a repertoire
list. Please include a link to a posted video (i.e., Youtube) of a recent rehearsal (15-minute maximum) and performance (165-minute maximum)
viewed from a close, front-view perspective. Include the application fee ($70 through Jan. 15, 2014, and $105 after that date; the application fee
is non-refundable and not applicable to other fees) via the PayPal link on the festival web-site apprentice page
(http://www.nationalmusic.us/apprentices.html). The Assistant Conductor(s) will receive a full tuition scholarship and housing will be provided.

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (OSU), STILLWATER
Position: Director of Orchestral Studies. Responsibilities: Conduct the OSU Symphony Orchestra, including all administrative
responsibilities. Serve as coordinator of the string area, including scholarship budget oversight and organization and recruitment efforts in
cooperation with string studio faculty. Establish and maintain a strong positive rapport with public school teachers in the state and
region. Additional teaching assignments will be made according to the successful candidate's expertise and may include undergraduate and
graduate level courses in conducting, repertoire, or music education as needed. In addition to instructional assignments, all music faculty are
expected to be productive as scholars/artists and to engage in departmental, university and professional service. Qualifications: Master's
degree required. Doctorate degree preferred. Candidates without a doctorate must document equivalent experience and expertise. Evidence of
successful conducting and recruiting experience at the university level is required. Evidence of professional orchestral conducting experience is
desirable. Background in string music education/pedagogy or public school teaching will be viewed positively. Rank: Associate or assistant
professor. Salary and rank are negotiable, depending on qualifications and contingent upon funding availability. Begin: Aug. 15,
2014. Deadline: Review of applications is ongoing; screening will continue until the position is filled; apply ASAP. Submit: Letter of
application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, current unedited representative video recording of recent live performances, sample programs/reviews,
and a minimum of three letters of recommendation. Video recordings may be submitted via links to online websites, YouTube, etc. Please
enclose a postage-paid envelope for return of materials if desired. Incomplete files will not be considered. Send to: Orchestral Studies Search
Committee, Department of Music, 132 Seretean Center for the Performing Arts, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078-
4077. Questions about the position may be addressed to Prof. George Speed, Committee Chair, by e-mail: <george.specd@okstate.edu> or by
phone: 405-744-88998. OSU is an AA/EO/E-verify employer committed to diversity and the employment of qualified protected veterans and
individuals with disabilities. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus.

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (TTU), LUBBOCK
Position: Director of Orchestral Studies. Responsibilities: Coordinate and guide all aspects of the orchestral program. Conduct the University
Symphony Orchestra; lead the graduate orchestral conducting program (including Doctoral and Master's programs); maintain a positive national
and international profile; assist in the recruitment of undergraduate and graduate music majors, as well as graduate orchestral conducting
majors; maintain creative/scholarly and service contributions appropriate for assignment. Qualifications: Substantial conducting and teaching
experience at the university level; evidence of outstanding musicianship and conducting skills; demonstrated experience in leading a
comprehensive collegiate orchestral program. Master's degree in conducting, doctorate preferred, or equivalent professional experience
required. Begin: Fall, 2014. Deadline: Position is open until filled; apply ASAP. A completed file should be received by Jan. 10, 2014, but
screening will continue until the position is filled. NOTE: Rank, tenure, and salary are commensurate with experience. Submit: The application
procedure is a two-step procedure. Applications are to be completed online at (http://jobs.texastech.edu). Refer to job posting and requisition
number 89914. The quick link for this job posting is (http://jobs.texastech.edu/postings/58281). (1) Attach the following materials to your online
application: (a) letter of application; (b) curriculum vita. If you are having trouble with the online application, contact TTU at 806-742-
3851. (2) Please send the following items electronically to Dianne Caspell by e-mail: <dianne.caspell@ttu.edu> or to the following physical
address: Dianne Caspell; School; Texas Tech University; Box 42033; Lubbock, TX 79409-2033. (a) three current letters of recommendation
(or a placement file), (b) a minimum of three additional reference names with telephone and e-mail contact information, (c) live audio and video
recordings representative of recent rehearsal and performance. Audio/Video recordings may be submitted via private YouTube channel or
Vimeo. Additional materials may be requested at a future date. Please limit materials to those requested. For inquiries, contact by phone: 806-
834-3817; or by e-mail to Ms Caspell at the previously reference e-mail address. As an AA/EO Employer, TTU is dedicated to the goal of
building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Applications are actively encouraged from
all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at
TTU. The university welcomes applications from minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.




UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN--WHITEWATER
Position: Director of Orchestras. Full-time tenure track position. Responsibilities: Provide artistic and administrative leadership in the orchestral
music program at UW-Whitewater; direct the Whitewater Symphony Orchestra and the Chamber Orchestra; teach conducting and a core
interdisciplinary Arts course; perform additional duties according to the qualifications of the successful candidate and the needs of the
Department, which might include applied music instruction and additional music or music education coursework; participate in departmental
activities , recruiting and outreach. Qualifications: Earned Doctorate or equivalent professional experience. Doctorate required for tenure-track
faculty appointment. Academic staff appointment considered for ABD candidates. Orchestral conductor with a strong commitment to
undergraduate music education; demonstrated excellence in musicianship and rehearsal techniques; well-developed communication skills and
organizational abilities; demonstrated effectiveness as a teacher at the college level; ability to work collaboratively in a university
environment; strong commitment to recruiting and to meeting the educational needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Begin: Fall,
2014. Deadline: Review of applications will begin Jan. 15, 2014; the position will remain open until filled. Names of applicants may be disclosed
unless applicants request otherwise. Submit: Send all materials electronically to <orchsearch14@uww.edu>. Provide a letter of application,
together with a list of three references, a complete vita, and three current letters of recommendation. Finalists will be asked to provide additional
supporting materials.

SEE Ursinus College under "Miscellaneous".

F. SACRED

WEST END UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Position: Minister of Music. The congregation has more than 2,200 members and strongly supports a traditional music program which is
nationally known for its excellence. The music ministry provides music for the weekly liturgical services, and includes adult choirs, handbell
choirs, and children's choir, with concerts accompanied by orchestra. It is a full-time position. The Minister of Music is charged with the overall
responsibility and leadership and which is well-supported by both the congregation and the community at large. The position also involves
pastoral dimensions since the Minister of Music is expected to cultivate and maintain a close working relationship with volunteers in a team
setting as well as ministering to individuals and groups both inside and outside of the music department, Qualifications: The ideal candidate
would have a strong faith background, demonstrated organizational and planning skills, and the ability to be creative; should be able to show the
capability to successfully recruit; the ability to collaborate with a large staff and a diverse congregation; should have strong interpersonal and
communications skills; demonstrated experience with children's choirs and handbell choirs; and have organ and/or piano experience. For more
details or to apply, please go to the following web-site: (westendumc.org/musicdirectorsearch). An application form is also available. All
applications must be received by January 31, 2014 with an employment starting date of August, 2014. The congregation's address is 2200 West
End Avenue, Nashville TN 37203. For communication purposes, the phone number is 615-321-8500, and the fax number is 615-327-4460. For
specific questions you might wish to contact Susan Brown, the Music Committee Chair, at anytime by e-
mail: <musicdirectorsearch@westendumc.org>. If you wish to contact the committee, they are interested in finding out about you, your thoughts
about worship, faith and their connections to music ministry.


G. MISCELLANEOUS

URSINUS COLLEGE, COLLEGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Position: Music Theory/Composition. Three-year full-time visiting assistant professor of music theory with additional emphasis in
conducting. Responsibilities: Teach a 3/3 course load that includes Music Theory and conducting the Wind Ensemble and String
Ensemble. Preference will; be given to someone who also demonstrates the ability to support music technology offerings. An appointment to
this position also carries expectations for continuing professional development and scholarly/creative work along with student advising and other
College/Department service. Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have earned a doctorate in music by the time of employment. Begin: Fall,
2014. Deadline: Review begins Feb. 15, 2014 and continues until the position is filled. Submit: Application letter, c.v., three confidential letters
of recommendation, and official transcripts. Send to: Dr. John French, Department Chair, Music Theory/Conducting Search, Ursinus College,
Collegeville, PA 19426-1000. Queries should be directed to Dr. French by e-mail <jfrench@ursinus.edu>. Ursinus College is an EEO/AA
employer. In keeping with the college's historic commitment to equality, women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are
encouraged to apply.


II. ASSISTANTSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS/INTERNSHIPS

ATLANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL (AMF), WATERVILLE, MAINE
The Festival, which is scheduled for July 7 to August 3, 2014, includes an Institute which includes a Conducting Program plus a Resident Artist
Fellowship for Conductors. The Conducting Program is an intensive four-week course designed for advanced conducting students, and engages
students through a combination of coaching from eminent conductors and weekly conducting lessons with the festival orchestra. To ensure
individual attention, approximately six applicants will be invited to participate in the program. Program highlights included daily seminars with the
Institute Conducting faculty which includes Benjamin Schwartz, David Amado, and Jonathan Schiffman; weekly conducting lessons in front of


the AMF orchestra; performance opportunities as part of the Conducting Program, and performance opportunities in collaboration with AMF
Fellows, Composers, and the Opera Workshop. Fellowship Program applicants should complete the on-line application and other forms,
available at (http://www.atlanticmusicfestival.org/the-institute/programs/conducting-program), and upload the following material via the on-line
application site, and submit video recordings of the applicant's conducting of two contrasting works (maximum of 30 minutes). Fellowships are
available for the following programs: Conducting Program; Opera Workshop; and an Opera Coach Fellowship for Collaborative Pianists. An
AMF Fellowship provides complete financial coverage of tuition, housing, and meals during the four weeks of residency Recommendations are
optional. The submission form and complete information about eligibility and application requirements is available on the web-site and also by
contacting the Atlantic Music Festival by e-mail: <admissions@atlanticmusicfestival.org>, or by regular mail to Atlantic Music Festival, 228 Park
Ave. South, #31975, New York, NY 10003.

ITHACA COLLEGE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, NEW YORK
Graduate Assistantship in Orchestral Conducting. Overview: Only one MM student is accepted per year to allow for maximum podium time and
quality individual attention from conducting faculty throughout the entire two-year residency. Graduate assistants will function as the assistants
to the principal conductor of the Symphony and Chamber Orchestras as well as co-direct the Ithaca College Sinfonietta. Final graduate recitals
(2) are performed with the major ensembles of the School of Music. MM students study with their primary teacher during their first, third and
fourth semesters and rotate to principal conductors in another area of interest during the other semester. Qualifications: Undergraduate degree
(or higher) in music, significant conducting experience, demonstrated ability in performance, a high degree of musicianship, and the potential to
lead premiere college ensembles in superb performances. Award: Assistantship awards are split between tuition remission and a stipend,
which, when combined, typically cover the cost of full tuition for up to four semesters. The awards will have a cash value of approximately
$25,000 over the two-year degree period. Applying: Applicants must complete all requirements for admission, including an initial screening
video recording. Finalists will be invited to Ithaca for an in-person audition during March 17 to 21, 2014 (other dates may be available if
necessary). The audition will include an interview, written tests, aural exams, and live conducting. International applicants from non-English
speaking countries must have acceptable TOEFL scores as required for admission to the college. Deadline: January 15, 2014. Applicants are
encouraged to apply early. Web-site: (ithaca.edu/music/grad).

SEE "The National Music Festival" under "Orchestra/Chamber Orchestra" for an assistant conductor position.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MUSIC FESTIVAL, CARBONDALE
Position: Associate Conductor. Responsibilities: Serve as Associate Conductor of the Southern Illinois Symphony (SISO) and the Southern
Illinois Music Festival Orchestra (SIFest) and primary conductor of the Southern Illinois Civic Orchestra (SICO), while pursuing a Master of Music
Degree in Orchestral Conducting at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, while studying with Prof. Edward Benyas. Duties include conducting
several full orchestra and staged production performances each year with SISO and SICO, conducting performances with a fully professional 50-
person orchestra during the three-week SIFest, and serving as chief-of-staff to SISO/SIFest Music Director. Includes full tuition plus $7,000-
$9,000 stipend. The selected individual is responsible for all university fees. Must be proficient on a string or double reed instrument or on
French Horn. Information about the organizations is available at (www.SouthernIllinoisSymphony.org) and at (www.SIFest.com). Apply on-line
at (http://music.siu.edu/prospective/graduate.html). Deadline is January 15, 2014, or until the position is filled. For more information and any
questions, please e-mail <benyas@siu.edu>.

UNIVERSITE DE MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
Orchestral Conducting Master & Doctorate Level program. Professors Paolo Bellomia and Jean-Francois Rivest direct the program. Three
places are available for September, 2014. Auditions will be announced with complete information (repertoire, etc.) at the beginning of February,
2014. The auditions will be held at the end of March in Montreal. You are invited to send your letter of motivation to La Faculte de Musique de
l'Universite de Montreal. To apply please send the details of your background and experience to Dr. Paolo Bellomia by e-
mail: <paolo.bellomia@umontreal.ca>.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO (UNCG)
Conducting graduate assistantships are available in Orchestral, Wind, and Choral specializations. UNCG offers the Master of Music and the
Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in instrumental conducting and choral conducting. Graduate assistants function as assistants to the faculty
conductors in the band, orchestral, and choral programs. Assigned duties may include assisting with or conducting a major ensemble,
conducting rehearsals and sectionals, teaching conducting classes or other courses, or duties in other areas specific to a candidate's
expertise. Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in music from a regionally accredited institution (MM degree required for DMA study),
significant conducting experience, demonstrated ability in performance, a high degree of musicianship, and the potential to lead premiere college
ensembles in superb performances. Assistantship awards cover up to the cost of full tuition, including health insurance, for up to four semesters
(MM) or six semesters (DMA). Most awards include a stipend. Pre-audition requirements: DVD recording of the applicant conducting an
instrumental or choral ensemble in rehearsal and performance; repertory list; audio CD; and list of conducting training. Finalists will be invited
to campus for a live audition, including an interview and live conducting in the major area, scheduled prior to Feb. 22, 2013. Pre-audition
deadline: Jan. 10, 2014. information about programs, application procedures, and auditions may be obtained by writing directly to: Kevin M.
Geraldi (Orchestral, <kmgerald@uncg.edu>), John R. Locke (Band, <lockej@uncg.edu>), or Welborn Young (Choral,
<weyoung@uncg.edu>). Web-site: (http://performingarts.uncg.edu/areas/conducting/).




III. COMPETITIONS

No listings at this time.

IV. SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
{Please note: Any Conductors Guild members who have experienced problems with any of the notices placed in this section, should contact the
Conductors Guild office with their comments.]

THIRD ANNUAL BALTIMORE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (BCO) SUMMER CONDUCTING SEMINAR WITH MARKAND THAKAR, MARYLAND
This program is scheduled for June 16-25, 2014. Under the supervision of music director Markand Thakar, up to 10 Fellows will conduct the
internationally acclaimed BCO in orchestral works and -- with members of the BCO--smaller chamber works. A number of Associates will also
be accepted. Associates participate in all activities outside of conducting the ensembles. The Summer Conducting Seminar will focus on
building musical understanding, with special attention to gaining technical control. Each Fellow will have over 2.5 hours total conducting time,
including three sessions with the BCO, two with the Stravinsky L'Histoire du Soldat ensemble, and nine with a 1-per-part ensemble. All sessions
will be recorded on digital video, which participants can use without conditions. Repertoire: (subject to change): for
orchestra: Mendelssohn: Symphony #4, "Italian"; Mozart: Symphony #29; Stravinsky: "L'Histoire du Soldat" Suite; and
Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence. For smaller works: Haydn: Quartet Op. 20, #5, mvt. 4 (Fugue); Mozart: Eine Kleine
Nachtmusik; Beethoven: String Quartet #10 in Eb, Op. 74, mvt. 2, and String Quartet #14 in C# minor, Op. 131, mvt. 1; and Schubert: String
Quartet #14, "Death and the Maiden", mvt. 2. The course begins with five days of Boot Camp: building physical control, along with two days
dedicated to the fundamentals of music-making and three days dedicated to the three fundamental musical forms: theme & variations, fugue,
and sonata form. The second part, Ensembles, includes a "L'Histoire Day", and three days of conducting the BCO. In addition to orchestra and
small ensemble sessions, the program will include daily video review and technique development sessions. Additionally, all participants are
invited to daily breakfast conversations with Maestro Thakar, covering topics from the practical to the profound. The deadline for applications is
April 1, 2014. Fees: a $50 non-refundable application fee; Fellows: $2,550; and Associates: $1,000. For additional information, visit the web-
site: (www.thebco/conducting/summer2014); or contact by e-mail: <conductingprograms@thebco.org>.

"BEYOND THE BATON" SEMINAR AND CONDUCTING WORKSHOP, NORWALK, CONNECTICUT
Scheduled for Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11, 2014. Faculty will include Diane Wittry, Music Director and Conductor of the Allentown
Symphony, Pennsylvania; and featuring members of the Pizazz Music Ensemble and the Norwalk Symphony. Learn about Programming for
your Orchestra and Community; Developing Artistic Vision and Leadership; Working with your Board and Staff; Creating Exciting Community
Education Programs. The seminar will offer conducting sessions where the participants will have the opportunity to record a DVD of the
chamber version of "Appalachian Spring" by Aaron Copland. (All conducting sessions will be videotaped.) Total podium time for each active
participant is 50 minutes (some with piano). Seminar Fees: Application fee: $40; Conducting Participant in Seminar fee: $595; Auditor
fee: $295. Deadline: Priority will be given to those applying before March 30, 2014. Applications will be accepted after that date if openings are
still available. A maximum of 13 active participants will be accepted. Some Housing Scholarships at private homes are still available. Further
information, a PDF or on-line application, and a schedule are available at the web-site: (www.BeyondtheBaton.com). Questions about the
seminar should be directed b phone: 973-731-3031; or by e-mail: <info@BeyondtheBaton.com>.

BLUE DANUBE MUSIKIMPRESARIO/VIENNA
Guest conducting placements (projects for professional development) are available with orchestras and opera companies in the Czech and
Slovak Republics, the UK, Romania, the Russian Federation and the Ukraine. Please inquire for additional details at Blue Danube
MusikimpresarioGMBH/Vienna by e-mail <info@musikimpresario.com>; by telephone: +431405030 or +436609441659; or on the web-
site (http://www.musikimpresario,com/).

CHORAL-ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS, NEW YORK CITY.
Chorus America will present a conducting masterclass at Mannes College from February 14-17, 2014. This year's Masterclass will bring
together conductors, teachers, and resources to create an enriching, positive experience for Conducting Fellows on the podium and all
participants who are observing. The theme of the program is "improve your technique and advance your career in a challenging, collaborative
environment. The Masterclass is designed to give early-career choral conductors the opportunity to work with master teachers and
coaches/mentors on skills to help them meet challenges beyond their university training. Conducting Fellows will be selected through a
competitive application process; and valuable opportunities to participate as Conducting Associates and Auditors are available to conductors at
all experience levels. Faculty will include David Hayes (Philadelphia Singers and Mannes College); Jorge Mester (Naples Philharmonic
Orchestra and the Louisville Orchestra); John Alexander (Pacific Chorale); Miriam Burns (McLean Orchestra and Orchestra of the
Redeemer; Raymond Harvey (Kalamazoo S.O.); and Frank Nemhauser (Berkshire Choral Festival and Westchester Choral
Society). Participating ensembles include the Mannes Orchestra and chorus. Fellows will move through a series of podium sessions starting
with a string quintet and progressing through to a full orchestra with chorus and soloists. Enrichment sessions will concentrate on topics which
relate to the life of a conductor, score preparation, and working with instrumentalists. The workshop will help attendees to build career-
enhancing connections with conducting colleagues and mentors. Fees and Deadlines: Conducting Associates: $350 (will include a one-hour


private lesson and may include a video review with pre-recorded materials. Deadline is Feb. 3, 2014. Auditors: $250 for the full session; or
$100 per day. Spaces for both Associates and Auditors will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Repertoire will
include: Beethoven: Mass in C; Brahms: Schicksalslied; Mendelssohn: St. Paul; and Verdi: Requiem. During the course Fellows will work
through excerpts with issues such as purely instrumental sections, accompanied recitative, aria accompaniment, and combine choral/orchestral
sequences. The program will begin Friday afternoon, Feb. 14, and will be followed with three sessions on Saturday and Sunday, and morning
and afternoon sessions on Monday. Activities will take place at the Lang Center (W. 13th St.) and The New School for Music (W. 85th
St.). Participation is limited to individual members of Chorus America or who are employed by a member chorus of Chorus America. Applicants
must be at least 22 years old by Feb. 14, 2014. Complete additional information about accommodations, registration (including online and
additional materials needed for applications such audio and video materials, can be found on the web-
site: (http://www.chorusamerica.org/cmc2014m).

THE COMPLETE CONDUCTOR: ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING FOR THE CHORAL DIRECTOR, NEW YORK CITY
Scheduled for Jan. 17-20, 2014 (during MLK Weekend), Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) will feature an intensive
workshop providing hands-on experience for established and emerging conductors. Faculty will include Craig Jessop (former director of the
Mormon Tabernacle Choir), Jonathan Griffith (founder and musical director of Distinguished Concerts Orchestra) and Jorge Avila
(concertmaster, Distinguished Concerts Orchestra). Activities include videotaped podium time with professional orchestra players, an individual
private lesson providing feedback and personal attention, learning from faculty and players how to speak the language of the orchestra, and an
opportunity for Q & A with visiting composers and conductors who will be featured during the weekend. Opportunity to attend DCINY concert
performances at Carnegie Hall will also be available. For full details and an application, please contact Jeffery R. Thyer, Associate Director of
Program Development by phone at 212-707-8566, X312; or by e-mail <Jeffery@DCINY.org>.

CONDUCTING CHORAL MASTERPIECES WORKSHOP, BACAU, ROMANIA
This is a new program being offered by the International Institute for Conductors. It is scheduled for June 22--July 3, 2014. Are you a choral
conductor interested in acquiring the instrumental skills and techniques needed to conduct choral works with orchestral accompaniment? Are
you an instrumental conductor interested in developing or improving your choral conducting skills" Either way, this one-of-a-kind workshop will
provide opportunities that most conducting curricula are not able to offer. Up to 20 conductors will be accepted for 12 days of conducting study
and performance in Bacau with master teachers Robert Gutter (Music Dir. Emeritus, Philharmonia of Greensboro), Ovidiu Balan (Music Dir.,
Bacau Philharmonic); James Bass, Director of Choral Studies at the University of South Florida, Director of the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay
and Chorusmaster of Seraphic Fire; and Charles Gambetta, creator of the Embodied Conducting method. The workshop repertoire includes four
choral masterpieces: Mozart: Requiem; Brahms: A German Requiem; Dvorak: Te Deum; and Poulenc: Gloria. Participating conductors will
each receive 250 minutes of instructional time on the podium including sessions with piano sextet and vocal quartet, full chorus with piano
sextet, full orchestra, and orchestra with full chorus. The faculty will also present classes in vocal techniques for conductors, score studies, and
Charles Gambetta's Laban-based Embodied Conducting method. All student conductors will perform on one of two public concerts. The fee,
US$2,695, includes hotel (double occupancy room with breakfast) for 11 nights. Applications will be accepted until the program is full, but those
submitted by March 31,2014 will receive priority consideration. Find complete details including student endorsements and an online application
portal at (www.rconductors.com), or contact Charles Gambetta by e-mail to: <rconductors@triad.rr.com> or by phone: 336-643-8730.

CONDUCTOR SYMPOSIUM, OMAHA, NEBRASKA
The Omaha Symphony is proud to announce its upcoming Conductor Symposium, led by Music Director Thomas Wilkins and David Loebel (New
England Conservatory. The program is scheduled for May 1-3, 2014. Offering emerging conductors the rare opportunity to study their craft with
a full-time professional orchestra, the symposium is designed to provide vital learning experiences and to supply the tolls needed to succeed in
conducting roles with American orchestras. This event will facilitate mentoring relationships and will provide a framework to apply practical skills
across a broad spectrum of duties, both on and off the podium. Participants will not only receive a full hour of podium time, but also take part in
seminars that range in topic from score study and rehearsal technique to conversations with artistic and administrative staff about creating
education concerts, engaging audiences, and understanding an organization's needs in relation to their conducting staff. Conducting time will
include 30 minutes with chamber orchestra ensembles, 15 minutes with chamber orchestra with vocalists, and 15 minutes with chamber
orchestra. The Omaha Symphony will be the resident orchestra. Repertoire information will be provided upon an invitation to conduct. Deadline
is Feb. 1, 2014. Application fee is $25; participant fee is $1,000, and auditor fee is $500 (auditors will participate in all aspects of the workshop
but will not receive podium time. Submit a cover letter indicating if you would consider admission as an auditor, a resume including contact
information, DVD, and the application fee (check to be payable to Omaha Symphony). Send to: Conductor Symposium, Omaha Symphony,
1605 Howard Street, Omaha, NE 68102. Conductors will be notified by March 1. Sixteen participants and 10 auditors will be selected to
participate. Please download the complete Conductor Symposium Packet for more details surrounding the event. The web-site is
(www.omahasymphony.org). For further questions, contact T. Adam Goos, Omaha Symphony Vice President of Education/Community
Partnerships by e-mail: <agoos@omahasymphony.org> or by phone: 402-342-3836, ext. 107.

CONDUCTORS LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM, CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
This is a new innovative three-day workshop scheduled for April 6-8, 2014. It will be hosted by the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera and is titled
"Become a Leader in the Conducting Profession", focusing on 21st century approaches to the leadership skills conductors need. Participants will
have valuable podium time with professional musicians as well as attending presentations regarding leadership, mindfulness, performance
practice issues, ballet conducting and ensemble building. The Chattanooga Symphony executive staff will offer presentations about leading


professional orchestras in today's world by covering such topics as development, marketing, outreach, education, and season programming. For
complete information, visit the web-site: (http://conductorsymposium.com/). To apply online, go to the web-
site: (http://conductorsymposium.com/how-to-apply/). For specific questions relating to the symposium, please contact Jacob Harrison by e-mail
at <jgharris@iastate.edu>, or by phone: 515-294-3978.

CONDUCTORS' ACADEMY
The Conductors' Academy has announced two programs for 2014. Each will be described below and include appropriate contact information.
(1) 12th INTERNATIONAL MASTERCLASS, ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This program is scheduled for April 15-22, 2014. This is a small class designed to provide an opportunity to really develop technical skills and
understanding. Working with key works from the symphonic repertory, the class provides a significant experience of working with s professional
high level orchestra, both in rehearsal and concert. The piano lessons provide a perfect forum for detailed discussion of the musical and
technical issues relating to the programmed works, as well as providing an opportunity for personal technical development. After each section of
a program has been studied with pianos, ample orchestra time is provided to gain real experience with these works--two 30-minute sessions for
each section of the program. The addition of the rehearsal and concert make a total of over 135 minutes allocated to each active
participant. Full details and an application form are available from the web-site, (www.conductorsacademy.org/stp). Optionally, you may upload
a job description in either .doc or .pdf format at (2014-STP-International-Masterclass-details.doc).
(2) 13th INTERNATIONAL MASTERCLASS, RADOM, POLAND.
This program is scheduled for June 28 to July 7, 2014. This class is similar to the St. Petersburg class, except the activities will include
accompanying soloists. The program includes a mixture of core repertoire and less familiar works from the classical to the contemporary style
and the structure allows time to introduce concepts regarding manual technique, rehearsal technique and score preparation. To make this
possible, the class will be limited to a maximum of ten active participants, which will allow time with the orchestra in excess of 150 minutes for
each active participants. All sessions are recorded in HD video and the services of a professional photographer for both classes and the final
concert. The course fee includes hotel, breakfast, and at least one other meal every day and the closing party. The objectives are that
participants leave with strong and positive ideas about how to move forwards, a DVD of a performance with a good professional orchestra
recorded in high quality audio and video, and some really strong friendships arising from sharing a challenging and inspired process with
others. Full details and an application form are on the web-site: (www.conductorsacademy.org/radom) Optionally, you may also upload a job
description in either .doc or .pdf format at (2014-Radom-International-Masterclass.doc). The office of the organization is located at 25b Epsom
Lane South, Tadworth KT20 5TA, United Kingdom.

DISCOVERING DONIZETTI, UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC (CCM), OHIO
This is a unique course, scheduled for July 28-August 9, 2014, focusing exclusively on the challenging craft of opera. "L'Elisir d'Amore" is the
opera which will be studied and experienced in detail. Up to 12 conductors and pianists, along with a carefully selected cast, will be invited to
participate in this one-of-a-kind experience while in residence at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Working with an
internationally renowned faculty, led by Mark Gibson (Director of Orchestral Studies at CCM), conductors and pianists will have daily Italian
instruction, text and style sessions and conducting and coaching master classes. Students will also participate in staging rehearsals, work with
singers and lead orchestra rehearsals. Advanced opera singers will have the opportunity to learn a role in its entirety, and work with renowned
faculty and industry professionals, along with daily Italian classes and coachings. The course will culminate in a semi-staged performance, with
opera of one of the most popular Donizetti operas. Tuition costs: Conductors: $3,000; Pianists: $2,000; and Auditors: $1,000. Housing for the
two-week course is $600 for a room in on-campus housing, double occupancy (shared room). Meals are not included in the course cost, but an
optional meal plan (and prices may vary) may be obtained by contacting the office of Summer Programs. Application Fee: Before Jan. 15,
2014: $65; Jan. 16 to March 15: $85. CCM students who can provide a valid ID number will receive an application fee discount. Applications
will remain open until all spots are filled. Deadline: March 15, 2014. For Submission Contact Information, contact Sara Danner Dukic, CCM
Summer Programs, by phone: 513-556-5662; or by e-mail: <sara.dukic@uc.edu>.

THE HAROLD ROSENBAUM CHORAL CONDUCTING INSTITUTE WORKSHOP (HRCCI), BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Scheduled for August 17-22, 2014, the six-day workshop is open to choral conductors from around the world who wish to enhance their careers,
expand their contacts and have an intensive experience with Dr. Harold Rosenbaum, one of the world's leading choral conductors. The HRCCI
includes rehearsal and performance conducting opportunities, one-on-one instruction and individual guidance. Having conducted over 1,600
concerts during a 40+ year career, Dr. Rosenbaum, currently Associate Professor and Director of Choirs at the University of Buffalo, has also
conducted and taught at The Juilliard School, Queens College and Adelphi University. He is the Founder, Conductor, and Music Director of the
New York Virtuoso Singers, The Canticum Novum Singers and is also artistic director of The Society for Universal Sacred Music. He was the
2008 winner of the American Composer Alliance's Laurel leaf Award, and the 2010 ASCAP Victor Herbert Founders Award. He has also created
an annual choral composition competition, has commissioned over 60 works, and has conducted over 475 World Premieres. The Institute is
limiting enrollment to 12 conductors so each participant will receive close attention and hands-on guidance. Each attendee will receive a private
lesson, plus opportunities to rehearse the choir comprised of the participants and others, with constructive feedback by Dr. Rosenbaum. More
information is available on the web-site (http://www.haroldrosenbaum.com). Registration deadline is Feb. 15, 2014. For complete details
including a workshop brochure and application form please visit the web-site (http://www.haroldrtosenbaum.com/institute). Questions can be
directed to Jeffrey James Arts Consulting by e-mail: <jamesarts@att.net>. Deadline for submission of applications is Feb. 15, 2014, and
additional information is available at Jeffrey James Arts Consulting by e-mail <jamesarts@att.net>.



INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CONDUCTORS, BACAU, ROMANIA
This is the 15th International Institute and is scheduled for June 7-21, 2014. Up to 12 conductors will be accepted for two weeks of conducting
study and performance. The Institute faculty includes Robert Gutter (Music Director Emeritus, Philharmonia of Greensboro); Ovidiu Balan
(Music Director, Bacau Philharmonic); and Dr. Charles Gambetta, creator of the "Embodied Conducting method". Week One provides students
with an extraordinary range of conducting opportunities including an emphasis on the "Classical" sized orchestra repertoire and the enormously
successful "Conducting Concertos" in which students work with soloist and orchestra on a concerto they select from an extensive list from the
standard concerto repertoire. Week Two is devoted to 19th and 20th century repertoire for large orchestra. Participating conductors each
receive 150+ minutes of podium time with a full orchestra, 60 minutes with string quintet and piano plus daily video review sessions with
faculty. The Bacau Philharmonic returns for its 11th year as the host orchestra. A professional 75-member orchestra, it presents more than 120
concerts a year throughout Europe and Asia. Repertoire for the 2014 Institute includes Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra; Beethoven: Symphony
#9; Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture; Brahms: Symphony #1; Copland: Appalachian Spring; Haydn: Symphony #94; Mozart: Symphony
#41; Ravel: Alborada del gracioso; Rimsky-Korsakov: Russian Easter Overture; R. Strauss: Death and
Transfiguration; Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien; Wagner: Siegfried Idyll; and more. (See the complete list including concertos on the web-
site.) All participants will conduct on two of the Institute's four public concerts. The faculty may extend an invitation to one conductor for a full
concert with the Bacau Philharmonic for the following season. Fee: US$2,995 includes hotel (shared double room) with breakfast for 14
nights. Applications will be accepted until the program is full, but those submitted by March 15, 2014 will receive priority consideration. Find
complete details including student endorsements online at (www.rconductors.com) or contact Dr. Charles Gambetta, Artist Faculty/Administrator,
by e-mail at <rconductors@triad.rr.com> or by calling 336-643-8730.

NEW YORK CONDUCTING ACADEMY
A new approach to the typical conducting workshop has been announced by Dianne Wittry, author of Beyond the Baton and Conductor of the
Allentown Symphony. A six-session conducting course will be held in New York, N.Y., which is designed to work on improving and expanding
conducting technique. Dianne will be teaching the course which will focus on concepts from her new book, Baton Basics - Communicating Music
Through Gestures. Repertoire will include Brahms - Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn, and Tchaikovsky: String Serenade. The course
will utilize piano and some sessions will have a string quartet. There are no full orchestra sessions. All sessions are on Monday nights from
7:00pm to 9:45pm. Dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 17, 24, and March 10, 2014. A maximum of eight participants will be accepted into the
course. For more information and to apply, go to: (www.NYConductingAcademy.org). Phone: 973-731-3031; or by e-
mail: <info@NYConductingAcademy.org>.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (PDP)
Offering opportunities to gain concert experience with professional orchestras in Bulgaria (including Sofia), Romania and Germany. NEW: The
Sinfonietta Sofia and the Pazardjik Symphony have been added to our roster. Fees for all rehearsals and concert start at 2100 Euros depending
on the orchestra size and location. We also offer the opportunity to make personal-use and commercial recordings in Sofia (and elsewhere),
also composers' demo recordings with your or our conductor; concerto recording possibilities are also available for instrumental soloists. Opera
placements in Bulgaria are available to suitably qualified conductors; fees depend on the choice of opera. A Personal Workshop (for one
participant) with Concert is available in Bucharest, Romania; dates are negotiable. PDP is an established program which is well-known for its
comprehensive personal service, with 21 years' experience arranging over 300 concerts for more than 100 conductors. For further information,
please contact Tanya Tintner by e-mail: <gtintner@dal.ca>, or by phone: 902-423-4639.

SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (SU) CONDUCTORS' INSTITUTE, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Held from June 19-21, 2014, the Institute will feature clinicians Peter Bay, Music Director of the Austin Symphony, and Dr. Lois Ferrari, Professor
of Music at SU and Music Director of the Austin Civic Orchestra. David Whitwell will present a session on score memorization. Repertoire will
include Gounod: Petite Symphonie, and Mozart: Serenades Nos. 11 and 12. Twelve participants and a limited number of auditors will be
accepted. Participants will conduct a professional ensemble. Fees: Participants will be notified of their acceptance by April 1,2014. The $400
Participant Fee is due by April 1, 2014, while the $200 Participant Fee is due by May 1, 2014. To apply, submission contact information can be
obtained by contacting Dr. Ferrari by e-mail: <ferraril@southwestern.edu>.

TRANS-ATLANTIC CONCERT CONNECTIONS (TACC)
Beginning Our Second Decade! Operating successfully since December, 1999, TACCC continues to provide outstanding service at very
affordable participation fees. TACC offers career-enhancing opportunities for conductors, solo performers, and composers, in a number of
European countries. TACC's Offerings for 2013 (all costs for these programs are paid by the participants). NEW
PROGRAMS: NEW! Participation in an international music festival, with performances in Eastern and Western Europe as well as in the USA
(NYC-area). Programs offer substantial podium time in rehearsal and concerts with very good orchestras at affordable fees. Upcoming concert
dates in 2013: Summer 2013 in Italy; Spring 2014 in the USA (NYC-area). Summer Concerts(*): TACC offers concerts during the summer
months of June and early July. Concerts take place on Saturdays; rehearsals (5) begin on Tuesdays. Already affordable participation fees can
be further reduced by collaborating with soloists and/or composers. Guest Conducting and Solo-Performing Opportunities with
Orchestra Symphonic concert opportunities in Western Europe. Concerts with touring Eastern European orchestras in several Western
European countries, such as France, Germany, and Italy. For qualified conductors, soloists, and composers. Contact TACC for currently
available dates and countries. Residencies for orchestra players. Orchestra players wishing to enhance their resumes with European exposure
are invited to apply to join professional orchestras in Eastern Europe for a given period of time, ranging from a week to several


months. International Tours with Orchestras and Opera or Ballet Companies. Our associate orchestras, opera/ballet companies, and other
musical ensembles can be hired for touring anywhere. Costs vary and tend to be high. REGULAR OFFERINGS: Summer Concerts (*). TACC
offers concerts during the summer months of June and July. Concerts take place on Saturdays; rehearsals (5) begin on Tuesdays. Our already
affordable participation fees can be further reduced by collaborating with our soloists and/or composers. Guest Conducting and Solo-Performing
Opportunities with Orchestra(*). Available throughout the concert season. Guest Conducting and Singing Opportunities with Opera Companies:
Exclusively for highly qualified individuals. Conductor-Composer Collaborations (on concerts and/or recordings of original works). CD-
Recording Projects(*). Conductors, composers, and soloists are welcome to record with any of TACC's orchestras at any time during the
year. (*) Some of these opportunities may be shared by several participants per recording. (**) For currently available countries, prices, and
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UKRAINE CONDUCTING WORKSHOP WITH DIANE WITTRY, DNEPROPETROVSK
Scheduled for June 15 to June 29, 2014, this two-week Conducting Workshop is designed for experienced conductors who want to improve their
conducting technique and rehearsal technique with a professional orchestra. There will be daily rehearsals with the Dnepropetrovsk State
Philharmonic Orchestra and also sessions with two pianos. Up to 12 Conducting Fellows will be
accepted. Repertoire: Barber: Adagio; Beethoven: "Egmont" Overture; Dvorak: Symphony #9; Elgar: "Enigma"
Variations; Rossini: Overture to "The Barber of Seville"; Stravinsky: "Pulcinella" Suite; and Tchaikovsky: Symphony #5. Some of the
conductors will be selected for "Conducting Fellow" positions with the Allentown Symphony of Pennsylvania during the 2014-15 concert
season. Tuition for Conducting Fellow positions is $1,795 (conduct on two concerts) and $1,475 (conduct on one concert). Hotels rates are
around $50 over night (single room). Application information is available on the web-site: (www.BeyondtheBaton.com). Priority application
deadline is March 30, 2014. Diane Wittry is the Music Director and Conductor of the Allentown Symphony, and the author of the books "Beyond
the Baton" and "Baton Basics". For questions, send e-mail to: <info@BeyondtheBaton.com>, or contact Ben Hackett, Program Director, by
phone and fax: 973-731-3031.