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Australian Music News Highlights

Monday 20 February, 2012

Record labels and musicians have lost a bid to recover extra copyright payments from radio stations for music simultaneously streamed over the internet and traditional radio transmitters.

Cricketer Bret Lee is trying to enrich the lives of Indian children who earn their living picking through the filth in the country's rubbish tips by funding a series of music centres that teach song and dance.

Harry Angus, creator of the GWS Giants team theme song that they hope will resonate in Sydney's west says the song is the perfect way to show off the sport's curious love affair with oompah-band music.

New research finds listeners judge symphonic music differently when they’re told the gender of the conductor.

An international panel of music experts has dismissed the Sydney Opera House as "filled with performing spaces with problematic sound" while the Melbourne Recital Centre won praise for its rich and reverberant sound as well as its architectural design.

Vale Don Cornelius (1973–2012), the smooth-voiced television host and creator of Soul Train, one of the longest-running syndicated shows in television. Vale Tonmi Lillman (1936–2012), drummer with Finnish monster rock ensemble Lordi. Vale Clive Shakespeare (1949–2012), a founding member of the 1970s Australian band Sherbet

Others in the news this week:
Adele, Lieven Bertels, Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton, Sofia Coppola, Brett Dean, Gotye, Whitney Houston, Husky,Norah Jones, Katie Melua, Men In Suits, Lana Del Rey, Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Lucy Warren

Anniversaries this week:
B: 1842–Arrigo Boito, Italian composer (d. 1918);1932–Michel Legrand, French composer.
D: 1552–Heinrich Faber, German composer (b. before 1500); 1572–Pierre Certon, French composer (b ca. 1510-1520); 1682–Alessandro Stradella, Italian composer (b. 1639); 1992–Pierre Dervaux, French conductor, composer and pedagogue (b. 1917); 2002–Leo Ornstein, Russian-born composer and pianist (b. 1912)

 
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Director Business Development, Education PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 17:25

Musica Viva
Sydney  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 8 March 2012

Musica Viva Australia presents over 2000 live performances and educational programs annually to audiences of all ages across Australia and overseas.  This is a rare opportunity for an experienced leader who combines a deep understanding of education systems in Australia with entrepreneurial flair.   For full details go to website.

 
NEW: Development Manager PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 10:48

Opera Queensland
Brisbane  Qld  Australia

Deadline: 9 March 2012

This is an exciting opportunity to join Opera Queensland at a time of new leadership and to participate at a senior level in the development and implementation of a new strategic vision for the company. Working as a member of the senior management team, you will build on the platform provided by State and Commonwealth funding to develop and nurture the company’s corporate and philanthropic partnerships.   Full details on website.

 

 
NEW: Program Manager PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 10:45

Geelong Performing Arts Centre
Geelong  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 27 February 2012

We are currently seeking to broaden and reposition our programming to address two most significant new opportunities affecting our future: the transformation of Geelong to a city with a significantly increased population and a stronger focus on service industries, education and tourism and a major change affecting our own organisation - the forthcoming redevelopment of GPAC and the Geelong Cultural precinct.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: Programming Assistant PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 10:39

Melbourne Recital Centre
Melbourne  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 24 February 2012

The Programming Assistant will work on a wide range of music programming including classical, popular, jazz, folk and world music and is required to provide exceptional administrative support to affect the delivery of over 250 concerts a year.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: Online and Publications Coordinator PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 10:37

Melbourne Recital Centre
Melbourne  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 2 March 2012

The Online Coordinator reports to the Customer Relations & Online Manager and is part of the Marketing & Customer Relations team, which includes the areas of Marketing, Ticketing, Front of House and Customer Relationship Management.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: Event Manager PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 10:34

Rock Eisteddfod Challenge
Artarmon  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 12 March 2012

Full details on website.

 

 
NEW: Administration Assistant PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 10:31

Rock Esteddfod Challenge
Artarmon  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 12 March 2012

Part time position.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: PR and Communications Coordinator PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 10:27

Rock Eisteddfod Challenge
Artarmon  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 26 February 2012

The Rock Eisteddfod Challenge and J Rock Team are looking for a number of passionate and enthusiastic people to be part of their 2012 team. Full details on website.

 
NEW: Venue Supervisor PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 10:25

Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane  Qld  Australia

Deadline: 28 February 2012

Brisbane Powerhouse is seeking a suitably experienced person to fill a full time, 12 month contract role as Venue Supervisor for the Brisbane Powerhouse precinct. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of this vibrant arts facility.   Full details on website.

 
NEW: Producer PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 10:23

Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane  Qld  Australia

Deadline: 28 February 2012

An exciting opportunity is now being offered for a highly experienced Producer to join the Programming Team at Brisbane Powerhouse.   Full details on website.

 
NEW: Geek In Residence PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 10:21

Opera Australia
Sydney  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 29 February 2012

Opera Australia seeks applicants for the newly established role of Geek in Residence to assist the Company in developing several online initiatives over a 12 months period.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: Executive Assistant PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 09:58

Opera Australia
Sydney  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 2 March 2012

This leading national performing arts company seeks an experienced and professionally presented Executive/Administration Assistant to assist the Principal Executive Assistant to provide high level support to the Chief Executive and the Artistic Director.  For full details go to website.

 
NEW: Music Teacher Years 7-10 (Maternity replacement) PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 09:56

Emanuel School
Randwick  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 1 March 2012

Full details on website.

 
NEW: Chief Music Therapist - Maternity Leave 12 months PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 09:53

Calvary Health Care Bethlehem
Caulfield  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 2 March 2012

Calvary Health Care Bethlehem is seeking an experienced music therapist with management skills to lead the music therapy department.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: Cello Teacher and Primary Music Teacher PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 09:38

Shelford Girls Grammar
Caulfield  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 8 March 2012

Full details on website.

 
NEW: Independent Label Licensing Representative, Recorded Music Services PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 09:27

APRA/AMCOS
Sydney  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 24 February 2012

The Recorded Music Services department administer a range of Business Licences from Record Labels to Music Service Providers. An exciting opportunity exists for an Independent Label Licensing Representative to join the Recorded Music Services team.

Read more...
 
NEW: Administration Manager PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 09:21

Young Regional School of Music
Young  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 7 March 2012

We are seeking a full-time (38 hours pw) Administration Manager.

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NEW: Engineer Specialist - Classic FM PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 09:07

ABC
Sydney  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 2 March 2012

ABC Classic FM is looking for a highly experienced audio engineer to record music and content for use on ABC Classic FM and to contribute to the content and output across multiple platforms. This is a rare opportunity to join an elite team of highly experienced specialists as we expand into greater online demand and activities.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: Artistic Director PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 09:01

Chime
Melbourne  Vic  Australia

Chime is an amateur choir with a professional attitude to performance. Our current Artistic Director is retiring, so we are seeking a person to guide the choir to new and interesting opportunities that showcase our skills and enhance our enjoyment of choral music.  For full details go to website.

 
NEW: Asst/Assoc Professor of Music Therapy PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 08:39

Shenandoah University
Virginia  USA

Deadline: 23 March 2012

Shenandoah Conservatory is seeking nominations and applications for an exceptional music therapy educator.  This career-contract track position is full-time, is at the assistant or associate professor level, and will begin August 16, 2012.  For full details go to website.

 
NEW: Assistant Professor of Music Technology PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 08:15

Montana State University
Montana   USA

For full details to to website.

 
NEW: Senior Lecturer in Music Technology (Music and the Moving Image) PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 08:08

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield  UK

Deadline: 12 March 2012

Vacancy Ref: 6100
We are looking for an expert with practical and theoretical experience in music and the moving image, as it relates to music technology, who will join a thriving team teaching Music Technology at Huddersfield and who will make a major contribution to a new degree focussing on music, technology and the moving image.    Full details on website.

 
NEW: Co-principal French Horn PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 19 February 2012 21:58

Oslo Philharmonic
Oslo  Norway

Deadline: 9 April 2012

For full details go to website.

 
NEW: Principal Clarinet PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 19 February 2012 21:53

English National Opera
London  UK

Deadline: 9 March 2012

For full details go to website.

 
NEW: Double Bass, Flute, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, Clarinet, Percussion, PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 19 February 2012 21:49

China National Centre for the Performing Arts
Beijing  China

For full details go to website.

 
NEW: Programming Assistant PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 11 February 2012 17:55

Melbourne Recital Centre
Melbourne  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 24 February 2012

The Programming Assistant will work on a wide range of music programming including classical, popular, jazz, folk and world music and is required to provide exceptional administrative support to affect the delivery of over 250 concerts a year  For full details go to website.

 
NEW: Program Manager – Artistic Development PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 11 February 2012 17:51

Arts Centre
Melbourne  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 29 February 2012

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager – Artistic Development to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to develop and deliver a program of artistic practice and creative development projects and events which further arts practice in Victoria and Australia, and that complement the wider arts program of Arts Centre Melbourne. Full details on website.

 
NEW: Marketing Coordinator PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 11 February 2012 17:44

Brisbane Festival
Brisbane  Qld  Australia

Deadline: 27 February 2012, 5pm.

This position is offered under a contract basis from April –October 2012

Read more...
 
NEW: Online Marketing Coordinator PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 11 February 2012 17:42

Brisbane Festival
Brisbane  Qld  Australia

Deadline: 27 February 2012, 5pm

This position is offered under a contract basis from March – October 2012.

Read more...
 
NEW: Music Teacher PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 11 February 2012 17:12

Covenant Christian School
French's Forest  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 24 February 2012

Full time Maternity leave position. Beginning Term 2 2012 until the end of Term 3 2012.  Full details on website.

 
NEW: Instrumental Music Teacher of Piano PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 11 February 2012 17:05

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
Niddrie  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 24 February

Full time replacement position.  For details go to website.

 
NEW: Instrumental Music Teacher of Guitar PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 11 February 2012 17:03

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
Niddrie  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 24 February 2012

Term 2 replacement position.  Part time (approximately 0.8) For details go to website.

 
NEW: Classroom Music Teacher PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 11 February 2012 16:59

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
Moonee Ponds  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 24 February 2012

Full time 12 month maternity replacement position commencing in June 2012.  For details go to website.

 
NEW: Decibels Youth Music Development Officer PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 11 February 2012 16:50

Darebin City Council
Preston  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 26 February 2012

Darebin City Council is seeking an experienced Youth Music Development Officer. You will deliver targeted music programs to a diverse range of youth and community music groups.  For details go to website.

 
NEW: Assistant Professor of Music Therapy PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 10 February 2012 18:31

Converse College
South Carolina  USA

Start date: August, 2012.
Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate music therapy courses, coordinate and supervise music therapy clinical fieldwork, and perform other faculty duties including student advisement, recruitment and research/creative activities.

Read more...
 
NEW: Professor of Collaborative Piano PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 10 February 2012 18:25

California State University, Northridge
California  USA

Deadline: 29 February 2012

Department of Music
Effective Date of Appointment: August 2012 (Subject to Budgetary Approval) Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track) Salary: Commensurate with background and qualifications

Read more...
 
NEW: Department Chair, Music Theory. PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 10 February 2012 18:22

The Colburn School
California  USA

Deadline: 15 March 2012

Full-time appointment to lead and further develop a dynamic undergraduate music theory core curriculum, and to collaborate with faculty in developing the music theory curriculum at the masters' level. Colburn Conservatory students are highly-focused performance majors whose acceptance to Colburn (a highly selective institution) has qualified them for full tuition, room and board scholarships

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NEW: Dean of the Schools of Arts and Social Sciences PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 10 February 2012 18:17

City University
London  UK

Deadline: 1 March 2012

City University London is a global University committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

Read more...
 
NEW: Solo Cello and Principal Cello PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 10 February 2012 18:06

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra
Tampere  Finland

Deadline: 26 March 2012

For full details go to website.

 
NEW: Associates Concertmaster PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 10 February 2012 17:57

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra
Tampere  Finland

Deadline: 24 May 2012

For full details go to website.

 
NEW: Section Horn PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 10 February 2012 17:51

Sydney Symphony
Sydney  NSW  Australia

Deadline: 27 April 2012

For full details please go to website.

 
Music Career Update PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 06 February 2012 12:25

Are you a professional musician?  We need your help updating the most comprehensive Music Careers resource in Australia. Also the Music Career wiki has added some new job descriptions recently.

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Arts and Cultural Development Officer PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 06 February 2012 11:13

Warringah Council
Dee Why  NSW  Australia

Deadline:26 February 2012

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and outcomes-focused professional to join our Social and Community Development team within the Community Services Group. The Group manages the social and community development, beach services and community centre management functions of Warringah Council. 
Full details on website.

 
Marketing and Publicity Manager PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 06 February 2012 11:04

Regional Arts Victoria
Melbourne  Vic  Australia

Deadline: 24 February 2012

A unique opportunity is available for a high-performing individual with exceptional communications and marketing skills for the role of Marketing and Publicity Manager at Regional Arts Victoria.
For full details go to website.

 
Operations Manager PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 06 February 2012 10:58

Australian Chamber Music Festival
Townsville  Qld  Australia

Deadline: 29 February 2012

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music is seeking an Operations Manager to ensure the smooth running of Festival events up to and including the Festival which runs from 27th July t0 4th August 2012. Based in Townsville, Queensland the AFCM has developed an international reputation for its distinguished artists and innovative programming across a range of chamber music styles. 
For full details go to website.

 
Music Industry Administration & Performance Rights Officer PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 06 February 2012 10:39

AVI and Musik Federesen Blong Vanuatu
Port Vila  Vanuatu

Deadline: 13 February 2012

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

 
Music Teacher/Head of Department PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 06 February 2012 10:27

Ipswich Grammar School
Ipswich  Qld  Australia

Deadline: 29 February 2012

1 Year contract
For full details go to website.

 
Master of Choral Music (Traditional and Contemporary) PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 06 February 2012 09:43

Trinity Grammar School
Summer Hill  NSW  Australia

Trinity Grammar School, Summer Hill has an excellent reputation as a school with one of the premier Music programmes in Australia. Within this Music programme, Trinity has a large and exciting Christian Music Programme.  Full details on website.

 
Assistant Professor in Composition PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 05 February 2012 23:01

University of Dublin, Trinity College
Dublin  Ireland

Deadline: 1 March 2012 (12 noon)

Post Status: Specific Purpose Contract (1st September 2012 - 1st January 2014)

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Assistant or Associate Professor of Voice PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 05 February 2012 22:53

Marywood University
Pennsylvania  USA

Assistant or Associate Professor of Voice, Music, Theatre and Dance Department, Marywood University, Scranton, PA18509.

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