http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Cammuso: Last 35 Posts en Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:20:37 +0000 http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/355#post-368 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:40:14 +0000 tkw23 368@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>URGENT: </p> <p>Piano accompanist needed for Grade V recorder exam on Sunday afternoon 28th March, in Cambridge.</p> <p>Payment for one rehearsal plus exam.</p> <p>Please phone:</p> <p>0775 171 6248 </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/354#post-367 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:12:40 +0000 tkw23 367@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Internship at Hazard Chase Ltd</p> <p>We’d like to offer you the opportunity to gather some invaluable classical music industry experience and professional development whilst providing us with a critical supporting role.</p> <p>Hazard Chase Ltd, Classical Music Artist Management Company, has a vacancy for a 3 month (minimum) internship in its Cambridge office. </p> <p>Post available: during term time or summer holiday – dependent upon applicant.</p> <p>Might suit: university student or recent graduate.</p> <p>We are looking for somebody with very good administrative/organisational skills, self-motivation and computer literacy. You should be passionate about working in classical music, committed and willing to work in a busy environment. You may be expected to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends. </p> <p>You would gain a good breadth of experience working with all company departments assisting with servicing engagements, answering the main office phone, updating artist profiles and engagement schedules, researching promoters and updating our database. You would have the opportunity to interact with artists at concerts and in daily tasks. You would receive in-house training on artist management software (Artifax). </p> <p>Minimal expenses will be covered. Amount - dependent on individual circumstances.</p> <p>Application deadline: Thursday 18 March 2010</p> <p>Please send a CV and covering letter to Rebecca Sparkes, Hazard Chase, 25 City Road, Cambridge CB1 1DP, or to <a href="mailto:rebecca.sparkes@hazardchase.co.uk">rebecca.sparkes@hazardchase.co.uk</a></p> <p>For full details visit <a href="http://www.hazardchase.co.uk/news/internship" rel="nofollow">http://www.hazardchase.co.uk/news/internship</a> </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/353#post-366 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:18:11 +0000 ee221 366@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF NOWRUZ</p> <p>You are invited to come along to a special musical event at The Granta on<br /> the evening of Friday 5 March.</p> <p>A small group of Iranian, Turkish and Kurdish singers and musicians is<br /> coming to Cambridge. Brought together by Peyman Heydarian. In the early<br /> evening they will play at St Catharine's College, as part of the Kellaway<br /> Series of concerts. Details at</p> <p><a href="http://www.caths.cam.ac.uk/home/?id=47&#38;m=page" rel="nofollow">http://www.caths.cam.ac.uk/home/?id=47&#38;m=page</a></p> <p>After the concert the musicians and singers will proceed to the Granta Pub<br /> (14 Newnham Terrace, round the corner from Darwin College) for an informal<br /> musical session in celebration of Nowruz.</p> <p>Nowruz, in case you don't know, is the Iranian New Year. It falls in<br /> mid-March. It is celebrated by 300 million people worldwide. At the end of<br /> last year UNESCO formally recognised it as part of their List of the<br /> Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.</p> <p>Admission is free. Event starts at about 8.30. You are invited to attend.</p> <p>Further details: <a href="mailto:ee221@cantab.net">ee221@cantab.net</a></p> <p>. </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/352#post-365 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:47:46 +0000 ab722 365@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>GCMS presents: Girton College Chamber Orchestra<br /> Guest Leader: Margaret Faultless</p> <p>Bach - Concerto for Oboe and Violin (BWV 1060)<br /> Schubert - Unfinished Symphony<br /> Bach - Cantata 'Der Streit Zwischen Phoebus und Pan' (BWV 201)</p> <p>8pm, Monday 8th March<br /> The Old Hall, Girton College</p> <p>Tickets £8, £3(Girton Students), £4(Non-Girtonians)<br /> available on the door: pre-order by emailing <a href="mailto:ab722@cam.ac.uk">ab722@cam.ac.uk</a> </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/351#post-364 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:43:48 +0000 tkw23 364@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>We are looking for a small group of wondrous musicians to play at a wedding<br /> dinner on Saturday 27 March at Peterhouse (in Hall/Combination Room.).</p> <p>There is no expectation of dancing.</p> <p>There is no piano (if this changes we will advise ASAP)</p> <p>There is no amplification</p> <p>We do not require vocals.</p> <p>We are anticipating they will start toward the latter part of the evening<br /> (when the main part of the meal concludes) and stay until the end,<br /> swing/jazz ( not of the Acker Bilk variety) with the aim of creating a<br /> coffee club atmosphere.</p> <p>They will of course be paid.</p> <p>If you can offer any help, it would be much appreciated. I can be readily<br /> contacted by email:</p> <p>Lucy Lott</p> <p><a href="mailto:lucylott@internode.on.net">lucylott@internode.on.net</a> </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/350#post-363 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:32:13 +0000 tkw23 363@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>£10 Linguistic Experiment</p> <p>I am looking for native male speakers of British English with the standard<br /> southern accent.</p> <p>Recordings last approx. one hour and take place on the Sidgwick Site.<br /> Please visit <a href="http://www.ling.cam.ac.uk/toby/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ling.cam.ac.uk/toby/</a> to register your interest.</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>Toby Hudson </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/349#post-362 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:55:28 +0000 tkw23 362@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Auditions for the Cambridge Greek Play 2010</p> <p>Every three years The Cambridge Greek Play takes place at the<br /> Cambridge Arts Theatre; in Autumn 2010 this will be Aeschylus'<br /> Agamemnon.</p> <p>The production is led by a professional director, designer and<br /> composer and is an exciting opportunity for Cambridge actors to work<br /> with a professional team on an ambitious production.</p> <p>The production is in Ancient Greek, but it isn't essential to be a<br /> Classicist or read Greek; there is plenty of tutoring, training and<br /> help on hand to help you conquer it!</p> <p>We are looking for committed, talented actors with a desire to learn<br /> new skills, tackle chorus and movement work and explore a weighty<br /> poetic text. We are looking for strong singers in some roles, though<br /> not all, and we are keen to have some actor/musicians in the ensemble .</p> <p>There will be an initial exploration period at the end of this term in<br /> 9th/10th week; some initial rehearsals to kick the start the project.</p> <p>The main rehearsal period will take place from 1st September, prior to<br /> the show being at the Arts Theatre in the 1st or 2nd week of<br /> Michaelmas Term. It is essential that you are available to be in<br /> Cambridge from 1st September to rehearse full time for this month.</p> <p>So if you would like to come and audition:</p> <p>First round auditions will be on Tuesday 2nd March from 3pm-7pm.<br /> Please prepare a short verse monologue (Shakespeare for example) to<br /> perform from memory. If you are a confident singer, please also bring<br /> something to sing. Don't worry if you are not. To book yourself an<br /> audition time please email Blake Palmer: <a href="mailto:Palmer311@live.missouristate.edu">Palmer311@live.missouristate.edu</a> </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/348#post-361 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:23:42 +0000 pn252 361@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>APPLICATIONS ARE NOW INVITED FOR THE POSITION OF CHURCHILL JAZZ BAND DIRECTOR FOR 2010 - 2011.</p> <p>Next year's director will inherit one of the most exciting and promising big bands in Cambridge. Set up less than two years ago, the band has gone from strength to strength and now has an established presence on the jazz scene in Cambridge. A boundless enthusiasm for promoting the band, fresh innovatory ideas and a desire to continue striving for greater musical excellence are essential requirements for the role.</p> <p>If you wish to nominate an unusual configuration of candidates, e.g. two co-directors, or a two-role leadership consisting of both an MD and President, this may be possible but only after approval by the committee. Please email pn252 if you wish to discuss this further. The director does not need to be a current member of the band.</p> <p>***Nominations must be submitted to pn252 by 28/02/2010. All nominations will remain confidential.***</p> <p>The election will be held at an EGM called for this purpose on 07/03/2010 (9.00pm - 10.30pm) and may include hustings. Once elected the director's term will begin at the end of May Week 2010. Easter term will act as a hand-over period where the old director will be able to share responsibilities with their elected successor.</p> <p>I hope to hear from you soon.</p> <p>Peter Nickalls<br /> Churchill Jazz Band director<br /> <a href="http://www.churchilljazzband.com" rel="nofollow">www.churchilljazzband.com</a> </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/347#post-360 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:31:30 +0000 tkw23 360@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>I'm currently doing a study on individual differences in music as part of my undergraduate degree and I need undergraduate students to participate. The online survey involves listening to music clips as well as some questions related to your personality and musical background. It is fun to do and takes only 15 min to complete! Please participate and let me know about your music preferences and perceptions. Your opinion matters! </p> <p>Individual responses to the survey will of course be kept strictly confidential, and all responses are anonymised to ensure individuals cannot be identified through the results. This study has received ethical approval. </p> <p>Link: http://ppsisfaculty.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_4Oa4boofN0L7snq&#38;SVID=Prod</p> <p>Please let me know if you have any problem opening the link: email<br /> <a href="mailto:co283@cam.ac.uk">co283@cam.ac.uk</a></p> <p>Thank you for participating!</p> <p>Best wishes, </p> <p>Melissa Ovsinnikow </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/346#post-359 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:52:25 +0000 tkw23 359@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Cambridge University Symphony Orchestra (CUSO) is delighted to announce the opening of applications for conducting auditions for 2009-2010. This is a fantastic opportunity for high-aiming student conductors to work with a high-standard symphony orchestra, with concerts in Cambridge once a term and St. John's Smith Square, London annually.</p> <p>Audition details are as follows:</p> <p>First round, on Saturday 27th February between 10:00am and 1:00 pm:</p> <p>Candidates will conduct a two-piano arrangement of the first movement of Schumann's 4th Symphony up to letter E. The panel will then select candidates to advance to the second round.</p> <p>Second round, on Monday 1st March between 8:00 and 10:00 pm:</p> <p>Candidates selected from the first round will rehearse CUSO through the 2nd movement of Mahler's Symphony number 4, up to figure 6.</p> <p>-----------------------------------------</p> <p>Applicants should send a CV of musical experience to Geoffrey Hung (cuso-secretary@srcf.ucam.org), stating the applicant's orchestral and conducting experience and contact details. The deadline for applications is 5pm Thursday, February 25th. </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/345#post-358 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:20:46 +0000 ajb272 358@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>A Day of Yiddish Song</p> <p>with Hilda Bronstein<br /> and accompanist Yair Schleider</p> <p>Sunday 28th February 2010 - West Road Recital Room, Cambridge CB3 9DP</p> <p>Yiddish, a language of the Jews, has a flavour all of its own. Rooted in Eastern Europe with close ties to the German tongue, it continues to influence the world of music through its living traditions of theatrical, folk and art song. Its vibrant rhythms and captivating melodies, along with compelling tales of life and love, creates song that enraptures the listener. Moving Tone, in association with the Jewish Music Institute (SOAS) is delighted to present a day of workshops with Hilda Bronstein - one of Europe's leading interpreters of Yiddish song.</p> <p>- Song workshop: 10 am - 12 midday (£15/£10 concessions)<br /> Join us to learn some Yiddish songs, and explore the intriguing stories behind them. Complete beginners welcome - no previous knowledge of Yiddish, or singing, required! [places still available]</p> <p>- Masterclass: 2 pm - 4 pm (£25/£20 concessions)<br /> For experienced performers/teachers of song: a chance to work at a high level on interpretative and performance skills, using the vast and expressive repertoire of Yiddish folk, theatrical and art song. [sold out - reserve list only]</p> <p>Booking: 01223-262519 or <a href="mailto:infomovingtone.com@googlemail.com">infomovingtone.com@googlemail.com</a> </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/344#post-357 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:34:34 +0000 reh71 357@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>I need instrumentalists for an education concert based around science and music. Performance is 10.30-11.30am on March 16th with a brief rehearsal on March 15th. Very easy music so all standards welcome. There's lots of activities for the primary schools to join in with, fun pieces of music and should be a lot of fun!</p> <p>Please let me know if you can be involved. Thank you. Ruth. </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/343#post-356 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:33:53 +0000 tz238 356@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>The CU Chinese Orchestral Society is looking for a trumpeter for our upcoming concert at Westroad on the 28th of February. We have an exciting repetoire this term including:</p> <p>1. Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto</p> <p>2. Qiao's Grand Courtyard - Fading Affections </p> <p>3. Red Flag Ode</p> <p>Rehearsals are Sundays afternoon. We are the only student run orchestra in the country that specialise in oriental music. So if you are looking for something unusual and exciting to play, please consider joining us.</p> <p>If you have any queries, please contact Tianying at <a href="mailto:tz238@cam.ac.uk.">tz238@cam.ac.uk.</a></p> <p>Cheers!</p> <p>Tianying Zhang </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/342#post-355 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:43:48 +0000 dm489 355@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>There are still a few vacancies remaining in the Girton College Chapel Choir for this year. The group's latest disc, THE FEAST CELESTIAL, just received a rave review from the Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians. This is one of Cambridge's finest mixed-voice groups and Girton is one of the friendliest colleges in Cambridge. Join now and become a part of the choir's tour to Switzerland, Belgium and the Netherlands this summer! Contact Dr DT Marsh - <a href="mailto:dm489@cam.ac.uk">dm489@cam.ac.uk</a> </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/341#post-354 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:05:32 +0000 fw263 354@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Looking for two trombonists, alto and tenor, for a performance of Caldara's Stabat Mater in Trinity Chapel on Saturday 13th February. The concert includes other choral works and the Caldara is roughly 20 minutes long.</p> <p>There would be a rehearsal that afternoon and one earlier in the week. </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/340#post-353 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:00:46 +0000 ssr27 353@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Hello musos!</p> <p>For those of you who were unable to make the previous audition dates, there will be another day of auditions on Saturday 30th January, at the Octagon hall, St Chad's, 48 Grange Road CB3 9. There is a piano there if needed. Please contact Shiry ssr27 to arrange a slot, and to ask any questions you may have.</p> <p>Looking forward to seeing you there!</p> <p>Shiry </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/339#post-352 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:02:22 +0000 cn320 352@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>‘Gypsy’ – Magdalene Musical Productions Society, Lent term week 7, 3rd-6th March, Magdalene College Cripps Auditorium.</p> <p>One of the greatest Broadway shows of all time, ‘Gypsy’ follows the story of Mme Rose, the epitome of a pushy stage mother, and her two daughters. Rose is determined to make her children stars at any cost, constantly dreaming up new acts for her ‘babies’ while failing to recognise that they are growing into young women. After several failed attempts to make the act a success in Vaudeville, Roses’ dreams coming crashing down around her as one daughter elopes, the other becomes a burlesque star and the man she loves leaves her. Jule Styne’s fantastic musical score includes poignant ballads, up-tempo Vaudeville songs and sleazy burlesque ‘stripping music’, as well as a duet with a pantomime cow! </p> <p>We are looking for a pit band of around 15 players, including most common band instruments. We are currently most in need of STRINGS and TRUMPETS/TROMBONES.<br /> If you are interested in playing in the band, please E-mail the MD, Chris Nash, at cn320 as soon as possible, giving details of the instrument(s) played, approximate standard and any previous band/orchestral experience. </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/338#post-351 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:52:55 +0000 cy252 351@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Wednesday 27th January 2010, 7:30pm</p> <p>The Cambridge Union Society is proud to be hosting a commemoration of the national Holocaust Memorial Day, held annually on the anniversary of the liberation of Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. The event is open to non-members, for a suggested donation of £2. All proceeds will go to the AEGIS Trust.</p> <p>We will be having two remarkable speakers address us. The first is British POW survivor Denis Avey, who has recently come to prominence in the national media as 'the man who smuggled himself into Auschwitz.' Mr Avey twice risked his life to find out the truth about the death camp, and helped a Jewish man survive. This is the first time that Mr Avey has told his story to a live audience.</p> <p>Our second speaker is Dr. James Smith, co-founder of the UK Holocaust<br /> Memorial and Educational Centre, internationally recognised as a pioneering example of genocide awareness. He is also co-founder and Chief Executive of the AEGIS Trust, which works closely with the government and other international bodies to campaign for the prevention of genocide. It has been instrumental in the setting up of a commemorative centre in Kigali to remember the Rwandan genocide. </p> <p>The evening will be compered by Lord Greville Janner, Chairman of the Holocaust Educational Trust and a key international figure in efforts to seek compensation and restitution for Holocaust victims. He was instrumental in arranging the 1997 London Nazi Looted Gold conference.</p> <p>Please join us for this interesting and important commemorative event. </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/337#post-350 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:26:50 +0000 adp41 350@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Souled Out, Cambridge's Premiere Soul Band is currently looking for a new vocalist (male or female). The Band has played many high profile gigs including a performance on the main Stage at St John's Ball last year, and supporting such acts as Calvin Harris and even Lloyd Grossman (yes the pasta sauce man!)</p> <p>Repertoire is mostly covers of tunes by bands such as Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire etc etc.</p> <p>Auditions are being held on Tuesday 26th January. If you are interested please contact Steve Raffe on <a href="mailto:stevenraffe@gmail.com">stevenraffe@gmail.com</a> or join the facebook event at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=277577659488&#38;ref=ts" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=277577659488&#38;ref=ts</a> </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/336#post-349 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:14:19 +0000 lg295 349@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Thursday 4 February, 6-10pm<br /> Kettle's Yard</p> <p>A volunteer to act as a runner for baritone Christopher Purves and pianist Andrew West is needed. Duties involve preparing a sandwich supper, making tea/coffee as requested, giving the 10 minute warning and bringing them downstairs for the concert, and assisting the Director of Kettle's Yard with concert management as required. You will hear the concert. The programme will be Schubert's Schwangengesang, Finzi - Let us Garlands Bring, and two song cycles by Richard Baker (one a new commission).</p> <p>Please reply to <a href="mailto:lg295@cam.ac.uk">lg295@cam.ac.uk</a> by Wednesday 27 January. </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/335#post-348 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:50:52 +0000 lg295 348@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Composers and songwriters generate significant cultural and economic wealth, so understanding their lifelong educational and training needs is crucial. For this reason a major survey of composers has been launched by the Royal College of Music’s Centre for Music and Multimedia. The survey seeks to investigate the appropriateness and effectiveness of training and education opportunities for music composers, both in prospect and retrospect. It will capture the experiences of a large number and wide range of composers and songwriters across Europe and beyond, in order to lobby for better opportunities and resources to study the art and craft of composing, including lifelong learning.</p> <p>The survey has been developed by Professor David Burnand, Head of the CMM at the Royal College of Music, London; with support and advice from colleagues in the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, the Contemporary Music Centre Ireland, the National University of Ireland at Maynooth, Leiden University Academy of Creative and Performing Arts, and the University of Hertfordshire. </p> <p>Survey link:<br /> <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/composing" rel="nofollow">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/composing</a></p> <p>Web page HTML code:<br /> <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/composing">Click here to take survey</a></p> <p>Contact:<br /> All enquiries to: <a href="mailto:dburnand@rcm.ac.uk">dburnand@rcm.ac.uk</a> </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/334#post-347 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:46:25 +0000 evs25 347@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>CUMS II is the music society's second orchestra, and performs at a high level with some of Cambridge's best student conductors. As the leader for CUMS II has unfortunately had to resign, we are now looking for a new leader for Lent term. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings, with the concert on the 10th of March. The programme for this term is:</p> <p>Ravel Pavane pour une infante défunte<br /> Martinu Viola Concerto<br /> Tchaikovsky Symphony no. 2</p> <p>This would be a great opportunity for a violinist who'd like some experience in leading with a friendly and relaxed orchestra. If you're interested please email Emma Smith (evs25) by January 25th. </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/333#post-346 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:59:28 +0000 jhc54 346@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Sunday 31st January Recital Trinity Hall</p> <p>Really need string quartet for recital. The songs are quite complex arrangements of pop songs, such as 'Life after Love' and 'Call the Shots'.</p> <p>Should be a lot of fun and minimum commitment (just a few hours before the recital to rehearse.)</p> <p>xxx Jeff </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/332#post-345 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:03:01 +0000 nj248 345@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>I am looking for drums teacher in the Cambridge University community. I had lessons at a drums school for about 2 years in Rock, Pop, Latin before. I would say I'm an advanced beginner. I need someone to:</p> <p>- help me improve my technique and teach me new styles in a structured way with clear goals for 2010</p> <p>- work with me on a few rock songs (cover songs) for a gig scheduled in July</p> <p>- meet me weekly either at your own studio or at the music room in my college which has a drum kit</p> <p>To give you an impression, I learned shuffle, samba, double paradiddle, cross stick, and songs like "Take me out" (Franz Ferdinand) or "Babyface" (U2).</p> <p>Please contact me at <a href="mailto:nj248@cam.ac.uk">nj248@cam.ac.uk</a> or 07910 209364.</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p>Nicole </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/331#post-344 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:54:04 +0000 nj248 344@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>I am looking for a vocal coach in the Cambridge University community that has a bit experience in giving lessons in the genres PopJazzFolk. I need someone to:</p> <p>- help me improve my technique (breathing, range, volume, my voice gets tired quickly)<br /> - help me prepare for small performances<br /> - help me learn read notes<br /> - maybe help me develop my own songs<br /> - meet me weekly e.g. at the music room in my college which has a piano</p> <p>I'm a singersongwiter interested in the genres Folk, Jazz and Pop. I had singing lessons for about a year in 2005. I have no classical experience. I play accoustic guitar (using tabs) and drums (using regular notes). </p> <p>Please contact me at <a href="mailto:nj248@cam.ac.uk">nj248@cam.ac.uk</a> or 07910 209364.</p> <p>Thanks!<br /> Nicole </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/330#post-343 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:51:21 +0000 srs33 343@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Harpist wanted to play for approx 1 hour at my daughter's wedding reception in May (mid afternoon). Please email me on <a href="mailto:srs33@cam.ac.uk">srs33@cam.ac.uk</a> if you are able to help. Thanks. </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/329#post-342 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:04:59 +0000 dnh22 342@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>I am looking for a Harpist to play at my wedding on Saturday 27th March 2010 at Quy Mill Hotel, Cambridge, between 11.30am & 12.30pm. Providing music for half an hour before the start of the ceremony (12pm) as guests arrive, bridal entrance, signing of the register and exit of the bride and groom and guests.</p> <p>I don't expect this to be for free and will meet any reasonable charge and request (transport etc). Please contact me if you can help or know someone who can on 01638 781384, <a href="mailto:km305@cam.ac.uk">km305@cam.ac.uk</a></p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/#post-341 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:56:53 +0000 gr99 341@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Adult learner (not complete beginner !) looking for a flute teacher in Cambridge. Looking to cover all genres of flute music - classical to modern. (Ideally to include extended technique too, but not essential)</p> <p>Contact Gordon at <a href="mailto:gtg@gordonross.me.uk">gtg@gordonross.me.uk</a> </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/327#post-340 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:08:48 +0000 ssr27 340@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Hello musos!</p> <p>Get excited for the St Catz biennial may ball! Auditions will be held on Saturday 23rd and Monday 25th January 2010 at the Octagon hall in St Chad's (opposite the music faculty). There is a piano there if needed. Please contact Shiry ssr27 to arrange a slot, and to ask any questions you may have.</p> <p>Looking forward to seeing you there!</p> <p>Shiry </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/326#post-339 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:10:36 +0000 hlg30 339@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>The University of Cambridge Concert Band is looking for a new conductor! Can you help us?</p> <p>Following the very sad announcement of William Norris's departure, we now have a conducting position to fill. Producing a high quality of music in a fun and friendly atmosphere, the non-audition band has been delighting with its music for almost fifteen years. The position would require leading half of our Monday night rehearsals every week, with each half lasting just over an hour. If you're interested in conducting us, please send an email with relevant experience and enthusiasm to <a href="mailto:hlg30@cam.ac.uk">hlg30@cam.ac.uk</a> by Wednesday 20th January. We aim to fill the vacancy by the end of week 3 in Lent term. </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/325#post-338 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:37:14 +0000 tkw23 338@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>For the second year of the National Gallery's programme for music students (undergraduate and postgraduate) we wanted to examine the nature of performance and what makes a great soloist. The project is entitled "Performing through Art" and its purpose is to inspire all budding soloists throughout the UK and help them find their voice. </p> <p>Last year, students from Cambridge University took part in the National Gallery project "Composing through Art" and I do hope that they will also be able to take part in this year's project "Performing through Art" as well. </p> <p>Becoming a great soloist is more than being an accomplished musician: it is about learning to communicate with an audience and being inspiring to listen to. Our study day for "Performing through Art" on 25 November 2009 will explore the issue of performance in depth and it will culminate in a public concert of UK student soloists at the National Gallery in June 2010. </p> <p>In order to take part, students will need to attend the study day on 25 November 2009 when three world renowned musicians: the pianist Joanna MacGregor, the composer and cellist Philip Sheppard and the Radio 3 New Generation Artist, singer Elizabeth Watts will speak about their performance styles and their sources of inspiration. They will also discuss how they would use the National Gallery collection as a source and how the students might link it to a wide range of music.</p> <p>The study day will further examine the affinities between art and music and after a tour of the gallery with our lecturers, the students will be shown one painting in depth. Over the next three months they will be invited to submit their own demo recordings of music which they have personally linked (in as eclectic a way as possible) to this chosen painting. From these recordings, students will then be selected to take part in a public concert in June 2010 in the National Gallery in front of the painting.</p> <p>Similar to last year, students will need to book places on the study day in advance through our website at <a href="http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/student-study-day-25-november" rel="nofollow">http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/student-study-day-25-november</a> </p> <p>If you have any further questions about this wonderful opportunity then do contact me <a href="mailto:gayna.pelham@ng-london.org.uk">gayna.pelham@ng-london.org.uk</a> or my colleague Lee Riley <a href="mailto:lee.riley@ng-london.org.uk">lee.riley@ng-london.org.uk</a> </p> <p>We would also welcome any music faculty staff who were able to come with their students on 25 November 2009 and of course they would not be charged to attend. </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/324#post-337 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:48:04 +0000 tkw23 337@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Dear fellow music students,</p> <p>If you like new music, performing, composing, discussing issues surrounding<br /> composition and the contemporary composer, or just to listen to all of that<br /> going on around you, then this year's Conference Weekend at the York Spring<br /> Festival of New Music 2010 is definitely for you! This two-day event will<br /> feature showcases of student compositions, composition workshops, seminars<br /> about new music and collaborations with other fine arts, concerts and more.</p> <p>Taking place at the University of York on 15th and 16th May 2010, this<br /> annual festival is being run for the second time by students, for students.<br /> Last year's Collaboration Day saw four ensembles from universities across<br /> the UK come together to perform each other's pieces and experience each<br /> other's different attitudes and outlooks on new music composition and style.</p> <p>This year we have expanded into a two-day event to incorporate more time for<br /> discussion and research about and around composition, new music, and also<br /> exploring cross art form practice and how the music relates to other fine<br /> arts. Moreover, the weekend's events are all entirely free of charge!</p> <p>The Conference Day on Saturday 15th May will feature talks by composers and<br /> writers who have worked together; round-table discussions of new music for<br /> all involved to debate and discuss issues surrounding contemporary<br /> composition; workshops, and an evening concert given by the Black Hair<br /> Ensemble will round off the day.</p> <p>Sunday 16th May is the Collaboration Day: an opportunity for you to have<br /> your piece performed by an ensemble from another university, and to meet<br /> other new music enthusiasts. Continuing the theme of 'Words and Music', a<br /> composition workshop run by the newly formed Chiasmus Ensemble from<br /> Manchester, offers the chance to write a short piece to a predetermined<br /> narrative written by creative practitioner in writing and storytelling, Gina<br /> Perry. Composers and performers will also have rehearsal time to collaborate<br /> and work together towards the final performance in one of two showcases<br /> during the day of your compositions, pieces which you have submitted for<br /> ensembles at other universities to perform.</p> <p>If you would like to be involved in the Weekend, or would like more<br /> information, please email James at <a href="mailto:conference@yorkspringfestival.co.uk">conference@yorkspringfestival.co.uk</a> .<br /> Alternatively, feel free to call me on my mobile number below if you need<br /> more information. The deadline for an ensemble, department, performer or<br /> composer to register as participating in the day, for logistical and<br /> planning reasons, is Friday 4th December, and an initial deadline for<br /> compositions to be submitted to the respective performers is Monday 12th<br /> January. If you are part of, or know of a new music ensemble in your<br /> department, ask them about it and please do get in touch! The more people<br /> here to share the experience and participate in the spirit of collaboration,<br /> the better it will be!</p> <p>James Whittle<br /> Conference Weekend Manager, Spring Festival of New Music 2010<br /> <a href="mailto:conference@yorkspringfestival.co.uk">conference@yorkspringfestival.co.uk</a><br /> 07973 424537 </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/323#post-336 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:12:57 +0000 ta291 336@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Where The Wild Things Are</p> <p>a one-act act opera by Oliver Knussen</p> <p>Auditions for this exciting new project will happen in Week 8 of Michaelmas Term. We are looking to cast the following roles:</p> <p>Max - soprano<br /> Mother/Female Wild Thing - mezzo soprano<br /> Wild Thing with Beard - tenor<br /> Wild Thing with Horns - baritone<br /> Rooster Wild Thing - bass-baritone<br /> Bull Wild Thing - bass</p> <p>Email Will Gardner (weg21@cam.ac.uk) or Thom Andrewes (ta291@cam.ac.uk) to organise an audition time, or ask any questions about the opera or the audition process.</p> <p>Please prepare two pieces for the audition, at least one of which should ideally be a 20th- or 21st-century song or extract.</p> <p>Don't miss this chance to be involved in one of the most exciting operatic projects in Cambridge in recent years. </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/322#post-335 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:11:35 +0000 rfh25 335@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Violas and 2 trumpets still required for a performance of Schubert's Unfinished Symphony at Homerton college on the 29th November. Concert will being at 8 so most likely wont clash with carol services, and minimal effort will be required from the players!<br /> IT WILL BE FUN<br /> email Raph Hetherington at rfh25 if you're interested. </p> http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/321#post-334 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:26 +0000 fw263 334@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>Good viola player needed for concert in Trinity Chapel 8pm Tuesday 10th Nov to play in Purcell's Welcome to All the Pleasures and Humfrey's O Lord, My God.</p> <p>email fw263 ASAP if interested! </p>