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Cammuso: Last 35 Posts http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Cammuso: Last 35 Posts en Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:20:12 +0000 iag25 on "Suor Angelica Auditions" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/170#post-179 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:20 +0000 iag25 179@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Cambridge Beethoven Ensemble Suor Angelica 9pm, 20th, 21st and 23rd November Trinity College Chapel Director: James Hurley Conductor: Daniel Hill Producer: Isabella Gage This is one of Puccini's most beautiful and intimate operas. Written as the middle act of his Il Trittico, Suor Angelica was Puccini's personal favourite of the three. Set in a convent in the latter part of the 17th Century, it tells the story of Sister Angelica who was sent from her family in disgrace some years earlier. The opera begins with the day-to-day life of the nuns, interrupted by the arrival of The Princess, Sister Angelica's Aunt. The Princess has come to inform Sister Angelica that her sister is to be married and that she must renounce her claim to the family inheritance. Sister Anglica asks after her son, only to be told he is dead. Overcome with grief, Sister Angelica kills herself; the opera ends with a vision of her son appearing before her surrounded by light. The cast of 14 sopranos and altos is made up from the very best young singers from the Cambridge Chapel Choirs and London Conservatories, and the production team is highly experienced. Auditions: 16th and 17th October, 8-10.30pm, West Road Music Faculty This is an all female cast, so we are looking for sopranos and altos. Please prepare a short piece or extract written after 1800. For more information or to book a ten minute slot for your audition, please send a short CV detailing your musical experience to Isabella Gage (iag25@cam.ac.uk). iag25 on "Magdalene Chapel Choir - Singers Wanted!" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/169#post-178 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:43:55 +0000 iag25 178@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ If you enjoy singing and would like to join a Choir, Magdalene Choir is looking for 2 TENORS and 1 BASS. If you are interested, please email Benedict James Wilson on <a href="mailto:bjw42@cam.ac.uk">bjw42@cam.ac.uk</a> to request a brief audition. The usual weekly slots for Choir are : Wednesday rehearsal 6 - 7.10 pm Thursday rehearsal 5 - 6.25, evensong 6.45, FREE Formal Hall 7.30 pm Sunday rehearsal 4.30 – 6.05, evensong 6.30, FREE Formal Hall 7.30 pm There is a black-tie end-of-term dinner for the Choir and a summer lunch followed by punting. The Choir is called upon to sing at College feasts and is fed and watered into the bargain. In addition to the weekly services and rehearsals, we usually visit a cathedral to sing Evensong once each term and in the summer we go on tour for about a week. In past years we have toured in Malta, Sweden, Germany, Holland and Belgium. It is good fun – ask the Choir! This term members of the Choir will be a part of a larger choir in Gt St Mary's at a memorial service for Prof Henry Chadwick, an Honorary Fellow of Magdalene. We will also provide the Choir for the University Sermon, given by our Master. In January, Magdalene Choir is to be one of a small number of college choirs that have been asked to augment CUMS chorus in a performance of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, to be conducted by Christopher Robinson. I very much hope that you will consider joining Magdalene Choir. fk240 on "Monteverdi's 'orfeo' - Three Final Vacancies For Singers" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/168#post-177 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:25:00 +0000 fk240 177@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Cambridge University Baroque Ensemble and Fitzwilliam Chamber Opera have three remaining vacancies – one alto, one tenor and one bass - for their fully-staged production of Monteverdi’s 'Orfeo' at the ADC Theatre, 27th-31st January 2009. For details see <a href="http://orfeo.cambridge.googlepages.com/" rel="nofollow">http://orfeo.cambridge.googlepages.com/</a> This ambitious production will feature a large period-instrument orchestra and offer cast members the opportunity to work alongside a professional team of leading Cambridge early music specialists. Performed in English, 'Orfeo' will feature a new, specially-prepared singing translation; rehearsals will take place steadily throughout the Michaelmas and early Lent terms, with a short intensive rehearsal period before term starts in January. The core production team is: Musical Director - Francis Knights (fk240), Director of Music, Fitzwilliam College; Assistant Musical Director – Dr Dan Tidhar (dut20); Orchestra Leader – Dr David Irving (drmi2); Stage Director - Claire V.S. Pike (cvsp2); Producer - Robert Nimmo (rn269) If you are interested in auditioning please email <a href="mailto:fk240@cam.ac.uk">fk240@cam.ac.uk</a> by Tuesday 14 October, indicating your voice type and possible daytime and evening audition times for the week beginning 13 October. There will be separate calls for Instrumentalists, Dancers and Production Team shortly, but anyone potentially interested in such performing or back-stage roles is welcome to get in touch now. The orchestra will consist of continuo (harpsichords, organ, lutes, harp), strings, wind/brass (recorders, cornetts, trombones) and percussion. kh324 on "Do You Want To Be On The Cuos Committee?" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/167#post-176 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:11:31 +0000 kh324 176@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Cambridge University Opera Society is looking for creative, ambitious, and organised individuals to serve on its committee for the year 2008-9. We would like to fill specific positions (Chairman, treasurer, web-site manager, secretary) as well as general committee membership. Elections will be held at the CUOS re-launch party on 21 October. For more details, or to apply, please email Rosie Parker, Acting Chairman (rp350@cam.ac.uk). See also <a href="http://www.cuos.org.uk" rel="nofollow">www.cuos.org.uk</a> srm55 on "Singers - 2 Free Tours With Queens' College Chapel Choir" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/166#post-175 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:16:56 +0000 srm55 175@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ This year Queens' College Chapel Choir is recruiting singers in all voice parts. A taste of what Queens' Choir can offer you this year: - FREE TOUR TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON, December 2008. Performances to include Harvard Memorial Church, and many prestigious New York venues, including Trinity Church Wall Street, and the Harvard Club NYC. - FREE TOUR TO FRANCE, March 2009. - Free singing lessons with a fantastic voice coach. - Sing evensong cathedrals nation-wide. - Queens' has been invited to sing a concert in Kings chapel, with CUMS orchestra, and 5 other college choirs, singing Beethoven's Missa Solemnis. - Frequent masterclasses with Ralph Allwood, Suzi Digby OBE (as seen on BBC1'S recent series LAST CHOIR STANDING), Sir David Willcocks, and one of the Tallis Scholars. Our Director of Music Madeleine Lovell (Deputy Chorus Master for the BBC Symphony Chorus) is also a permanent source of support and training. - The chance to be one of 7 soloists on tour to sing the amazing Tallis "Miserere Mei". Plus all successful candidates will sing a solo part in a 24-voice work by Josquin, also to be sung on tour. - 2 evensongs per week, and free formal after each service. Plus occasional college feasts. *To arrange an audition please contact Alex Breedon at <a href="mailto:choir@quns.ac.ac.uk*">choir@quns.ac.ac.uk*</a> Competition for places is very high so please get in touch asap! aes56 on "Conductor For Adc/cuco Production Of Peter Pan 4-8th November, Adc Theatre" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/165#post-174 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:27:13 +0000 aes56 174@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ PETER PAN by J.M Barrie Week 4 Mainshow, Michaelmas 2008: Tues 4th-Sat 8th November, 7.45pm; Thurs 6th November, 1pm; Sat 8th November, 2.30pm; ADC Theatre Wendy is growing up and has gone missing. The Boy who won’t grow up has flown her to an island where stories are lived, shadows are lost, and where to die would be an awfully big adventure… This is not a bedtime story. This is the Neverland. With an original score of incidental music by prize-winning Cambridge composer Peter Facer, PETER PAN is an intoxicating adventure for children, grown-ups and anyone in-between. We are now opening auditions for the position of conductor. The successful applicant will be conducting original instrumental music performed by a 16 piece CUCO orchestra. Application should be sent to Anna Seeley (aes56) by 6.00pm SUNDAY 12th October. Applicants will be required for a short interview on Monday 13h October, time and venue to be confirmed. ejm25 on "Choral Scholar Auditions At Olem (the Catholic Church) October 12th" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/164#post-173 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:50:44 +0000 ejm25 173@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ The Catholic Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs is offering 4 choral scholarships - SATB - for the coming year. Auditions will be held on October 12th. Services continue throughout the year (except for August) so these scholarships are ideally suited to graduate students. The scholarships have the value of £500 per annum for singing 2 services each Sunday (English mass and Latin mass) and occasional special services on feast days, weddings (paid) etc. Further details from Nigel Kerry, Director of music, tel: 01223 224854 or email: <a href="mailto:music@olem.org.uk.">music@olem.org.uk.</a> More information about the church can be found at <a href="http://www.olem.freeuk.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.olem.freeuk.com/</a> jaab3 on "St Edmund's Chapel Choir - Singers Wanted" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/163#post-172 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:01:48 +0000 jaab3 172@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ St Edmund's Chapel Choir is looking to recruit new members (in all parts) for this academic year. We are a small, friendly, non-auditioned group, and sing for the Sunday Mass at 10.30am (rehearsal from 9.45am), with rehearsals on Monday evenings 8-9.30pm. We also sing for various special events in the college calendar. It's ideal if you'd like to sing in a choir but can't put in a huge time commitment. You'll get a free lunch a couple of times a term. If you might be interested in joining, email the Director of Music, Jamie Barron, at <a href="mailto:jaab3@cam.ac.uk.">jaab3@cam.ac.uk.</a> Alternatively, just come along to our first rehearsal of term, at 8pm on Monday 6th October, in St Edmund's Chapel. vehg2 on "Selwyn Chapel Choir Is Looking For Singers" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/162#post-171 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:19:20 +0000 vehg2 171@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ LOOKING FOR A CHOIR TO SING IN THIS YEAR? Selwyn College Chapel Choir has vacancies for one alto, two tenors, and one bass. Free singing lessons; free meals; international tours; concerts throughout the UK; Cathedral visits; commercial CDs “A sound of unostentatious magnificence” – The Scotsman “Polished, professional performances which really capture the spirit of the music” – BBC Music Magazine “I love the fresh-voiced sound of this choir” – MusicWeb International Contact the Director of Music to arrange an audition Sarah MacDonald : <a href="mailto:seam100@cam.ac.uk">seam100@cam.ac.uk</a> or 01223 335 877 Don’t miss this opportunity to sing with this prestigious choir! phk24 on "Opportunity For Recital" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/161#post-170 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:17:06 +0000 phk24 170@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Sidney Sussex College Music Society is running a series of recitals this term, probably on Wednesday evenings at 9.15 (though this is flexible). Priority is given to Sidney students but ALL musicians are very welcome to play. Any style, combination of instruments, number of performers (up to a point!) is absolutely fine. If you'd be interested in performing or would like more information please contact phk24. cf291 on "Violinists Urgently Needed!" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/160#post-169 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:15:04 +0000 cf291 169@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ I'm looking for violinists who are above grade 8 and English native speakers, for a whole range of experiments at the music faculty (playing and listening). It's paid £8 per hour so in total, if you do every experiment, you can end up earning £50! A good way to start the academic year! Please contact me by email at <a href="mailto:cf291@cam.ac.uk">cf291@cam.ac.uk</a> or call me at work: 01223 767 871. Looking forward to hearing from you. Cheers. Claudia dnh22 on "Soloist Wanted 31st July 2009 At Wedding Ceremony - Good Rate Of Pay" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/159#post-168 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:10:45 +0000 dnh22 168@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Soloist wanted 31st July 2009 at wedding ceremony - good rate of pay Please contact Suzie on 07949 246 295 or <a href="mailto:suziehadassi@gmail.com">suziehadassi@gmail.com</a> if you are interested in singing Ave Maria at a wedding ceremony in Trumpington Parish Church next year. Thank you rc125 on "Quartet Or Other Wanted For Engagement Party" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/158#post-167 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:31:32 +0000 rc125 167@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ I'm looking for musicians that might play at our engagement party in a college garden on Sat Sept 20, 2-5 in the afternoon (or inside if the weather is bad). Would you be able to play? A quartet or some other small classical (or world music) outfit would be perfect. Thank you for your help! Rhodri fk240 on "Orfeo, Final Auditions" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/157#post-166 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:34:11 +0000 fk240 166@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Cambridge University Baroque Ensemble, in association with Fitzwilliam Chamber Opera, is pleased to announce auditions for a major staged operatic production next academic year: 'ORFEO' by CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI at the ADC THEATRE, Week 2, Lent Term 2009 (27th-31st January) Final Audition Call ************************************************* *The Production* This ambitious production will feature a large Renaissance orchestra and offer cast members the opportunity to work alongside a professional team of leading Cambridge early music specialists. Performed in English, 'Orfeo' will feature a new, especially-prepared singing translation of this timeless story. Visually, the opera will be equally ambitious - fully staged, and making comprehensive use of the ADC Theatre's potential for set, costume, lighting and technical wizardry - a true showpiece of the 2008-09 season. The roles of the opera are as follows: Orfeo - Tenor, Euridice - Soprano, Musica - Soprano, Messenger - Soprano/Mezzo-soprano, Hope - Soprano, Charon - Bass, Persephone - Soprano, Pluto - Bass, Apollo - Tenor, Ensemble – SSATB, from which up to ten smaller solo roles (Shepherd/Nymph/Spirit) will be drawn. Rehearsals will take place steadily throughout the Michaelmas and early Lent terms, with a short intensive rehearsal period before term starts in January. We are seeking singers able and enthusiastic to become fully immersed in the production; it's music, sound-world, movement and staging. The core production team is as follows: Musical Director - Francis Knights (fk240), <a href="http://www.francisknights.co.uk," rel="nofollow">www.francisknights.co.uk,</a> Assistant Musical Director – Dr Dan Tidhar (dut20), Orchestral Leader – Dr David Irving (drmi2), Stage Director - Claire V.S. Pike (cvsp2), Producer - Robert Nimmo (rn269) *Auditions* Final auditions will take place by 12th August in central Cambridge. If you are interested in auditioning, email <a href="mailto:cvsp2@cam.ac.uk">cvsp2@cam.ac.uk</a> immediately to book a slot, indicating your voice type and preferred audition time. Please bring a suitable piece to sing for the audition, such as a Baroque aria or Dowland lute song. You are welcome to bring an accompanist, but otherwise one will be provided (please bring two copies of your music). We very much look forward to hearing from you for what promises to be an extremely exciting project! *Orchestra and Production Team* There will be separate calls for Instrumentalists, Dancers and Production Team shortly, but anyone potentially interested in such performing or back-stage roles is welcome to get in touch (cvsp2@cam.ac.uk) now. The orchestra will consist of continuo (harpsichords, organ, lutes, harp), strings, wind/brass (recorders, cornetts, trombones) and percussion. tkw23 on "Vacancy, Classical Opera Company: Intern" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/156#post-165 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:04:36 +0000 tkw23 165@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Vacancy – Intern The Classical Opera Company is one of the country’s leading independent opera companies. We are seeking an intern to help two days per week with all aspects of the day-to-day running of the organization, providing support and assistance where required. Working as part of a small team, you will assist with many aspects of the administration of the company, helping with event organization, research and maintaining and developing databases. This position provides an excellent background for those interested in pursuing a career in arts administration and the world of classical music; the majority of previous Classical Opera Company interns have quickly gone on to secure excellent positions soon after completing their time with the company. This is a non-salaried internship, but a travel and subsistence allowance is paid. To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to Penny Desbruslais - Administrator, at <a href="mailto:info@classicalopera.co.uk">info@classicalopera.co.uk</a>, detailing how your skills and experience might be useful, what you would hope to learn from such a position, and what you feel that you can offer to the Classical Opera Company. ep208 on "Musicians Wanted For New Arts Club" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/132#post-164 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:48:28 +0000 ep208 164@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ For something completely different, may I recommend "Keith Pearson's Coup de Grass", a local Bluegrass-influenced show band. They appeared in the Cambridge Big Weekend on Parkers' Piece and will be appearing late on Sunday 3 August in the Folk Club tent it you would like a preview! full details see: <a href="http://www.keithpearson.co.uk" rel="nofollow">www.keithpearson.co.uk</a> regards and good luck with your musical initiative, Liz Pearson (contact for the band 01954 260730) ep208 on "Banjo And Guitar Tuition" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/155#post-163 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:33:33 +0000 ep208 163@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ All styles; beginners welcome. Bluegrass a speciality. Contact Keith Pearson 01954 260730; 07799 382126 email: <a href="mailto:info@keithpearson.co.uk">info@keithpearson.co.uk</a> <a href="http://www.keithpearson.co.uk" rel="nofollow">www.keithpearson.co.uk</a> tkw23 on "Organist/choir Director Wanted, Girton Parish Church" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/154#post-162 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:01:55 +0000 tkw23 162@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Girton Parish Church is seeking an organist / choir director in succession to Katherine Hambridge. The commitment is one Sunday service (10 am) plus a mid-week choir practice (currently 6.30 - 7.30 pm on Tuesdays) plus very occasional extra services (Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Ascension Day mid week evenings, Palm Sunday and Sunday before Christmas evenings and Good Friday lunchtime). Basic fee to be negotiated (but over £2000) with higher than standard fees for occasional offices (currently £68 per funeral or wedding, double if the wedding is video recorded). This year we have also paid an allowance towards fees for deps. There is an amateur choir made up predominantly of adults, which has come on leaps and bounds in the recent past. The churchmanship is central with mainly traditional music. The church is welcoming and good fun with a usual attendance at the main service of 75 - 100. The position has been held for the past two years by former organ scholars remaining in Cambridge after graduation. Please contact the Rector, Will Adam on <a href="mailto:wja@luxmundi.co.uk">wja@luxmundi.co.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:willadam@mac.com">willadam@mac.com</a> or by telephone 01223 276235 for further information. Katherine would also be happy to give further details (kh324@cam.ac.uk) dnh22 on "Ensembles Sought For Clare Hall Charity Event, July 19" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/153#post-161 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:25:53 +0000 dnh22 161@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Clare Hall is searching for ensembles to perform at the annual Clare Hall Charity Gala, July 19, 2008. Information about the event follows, if you are interested in helping, please contact Stephanie Popp at sap54 {at} cam.ac.uk <a href="http://www.clarehallmayball.co.uk/charity/" rel="nofollow">http://www.clarehallmayball.co.uk/charity/</a> Lifeline Clare Hall Charity Gala is a fundraising event for the Lifeline Street Children Project. In addition to free drinks and food, there will be entertainment including 2 live bands, DJ, karaoke, and many other fun ents for everyone. A silent auction for prizes donated by local businesses will be held, including a Virgin hot air balloon ride for 2. All are welcome to this classy affair on Saturday, July 19th; this will be the last event the Graduate Student Body will be organizing for the year and takes place on Graduation day - all family is welcome! dnh22 on "Trio Or Quartet Required For Wedding" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/152#post-160 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:58:13 +0000 dnh22 160@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Trio or quartet required for a wedding in Longstowe on 13 Sept 2008 2.30 – 5.30 approx. Light classical music. No piano available. Transport and light refreshments provided. Please contact Catherine Caves on <a href="mailto:cjc47@cam.ac">cjc47@cam.ac</a>,uk with details of costs. Many thanks. tkw23 on "Vacancy - Director Of Music, Corpus Christi" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/151#post-159 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:16:08 +0000 tkw23 159@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Director of Music (Part-Time) 3 Year Fixed-Term Contract Founded in 1352 by the townspeople of Cambridge, Corpus Christi College is one of the oldest Colleges of the University of Cambridge. The College wishes to appoint a Director of Music. This is an exciting post which provides support, encouragement and continuity in the musical life of the college, with opportunities for the creative development of musical activities. The successful candidate will have considerable musical accomplishment, enthusiasm and energy, and appreciation of the need to work closely with the Chaplain, Chapel Choir, Organ Scholars and music groups within College. It is envisaged that the post may appeal to those with existing academic or musical commitments, or to a musician who has completed their postgraduate academic studies, but who may be seeking to consolidate or maintain a professional musical career. The post will require an average of 12 hours per week and to accompany the Choir on its annual tour. One year probationary period. Starting salary in the range of £10,000 to £12,000 per annum. Full dining rights and Senior Common Room membership are also available. Further particulars may be obtained from the College Secretary: Mrs K Williams, e-mail <a href="mailto:kmw38@cam.ac.uk.">kmw38@cam.ac.uk.</a> Telephone 01223 339793 Applications should be made to the above not later than 21st July 2008. It should include curriculum vitae, details of the candidate's education record, publications, recordings, teaching and professional experience, and the names and addresses of two referees who should be asked by the applicant to submit references by the closing date. Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held week commencing 4th August 2008. tkw23 on "Graduate Players Wanted - Sinfonia Tamesa" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/150#post-158 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:58:11 +0000 tkw23 158@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ SINFONIA TAMESA For all soon-to-be-graduate instrumentalists – Sinfonia Tamesa is waiting for you! We are London’s only amateur/semi-pro orchestra consisting mainly of recent graduates, with large numbers of ex-CUSO/CUMS/CUCO Cambridge musicians in our ranks. We aim not only for fantastic performances but have also established ourselves as the most sociable, lively and friendly of London orchestras, with regular socials, mad after-parties and a rather concerning ability to get recognised in any pub or bar in the Waterloo area. Our reputation for quality in performance has recently received the BBC’s stamp of approval, when we were selected as one of only 3 London orchestras to participate in the upcoming BBC2 series Maestro under the baton of celebrity conductors such as Goldie and Alex James, to name but a few. Our programmes incorporate all the big symphonic standards, as well as choral collaborations, projects with new young composers, and concertos in collaboration with the emerging stars from the London music colleges. We hope to build on our ‘youthful’ image in coming years through community work with schools and through charity concerts, as well as further projects along the lines of Maestro. Any instrumentalists who, like me, found themselves drifting inexorably London-wards, aching from the sudden lack of daily fixing requests in the barren wasteland of their new corporate lives; WE NEED YOU! Please get in touch now via email: <a href="mailto:u.sagar.03@cantab.net">u.sagar.03@cantab.net</a>, and get yourselves on our list in advance of our autumn concert, which will begin rehearsing in October. I hope very much to see many of you there! Happy graduation and have a great summer, Ursula tkw23 on "Vacancy: Guildford Cathedral Choir" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/149#post-157 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:55:10 +0000 tkw23 157@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL CHOIR TENOR LAY CLERK SEPTEMBER 2008 Salary £6500 per annum, plus fees for broadcasts, recordings, concerts etc subject to annual review. A living out allowance of £1700 is also payable; alternatively single accommodation is available in a house shared with other Lay Clerks at a rent of £150 per month. Eligibility for contribution to Pension Fund. Insurance cover is provided for outside events approved by Dean and Chapter. REGULAR DUTIES DURING CHOIR TERM Monday to Friday Rehearsal 5.05pm 5.30 pm Evensong (Except Wednesday which is free) Monday: c 6.10 pm to 6.30 pm Rehearsal No regular Saturday duties Sunday 9.20 am Rehearsal 9.45 am Eucharist 11.30 am Mattins (except on 2nd Sunday of each month) 5.50 pm Rehearsal 6.30 pm Evensong Duties also include scheduled special services and concerts, most of which attract an additional fee. Choir Holidays approximately 13 weeks per year + up to 6 paid absences per term Position subject to enhanced CRB disclosure Applications including CV and names and addresses of two referees to: The Music Department Secretary Guildford Cathedral Office Stag Hill GUILDFORD GU2 7UP T: 01483 547868 E: <a href="mailto:penny@guildford-cathedral.org">penny@guildford-cathedral.org</a> fk240 on "Monteverdi's Orfeo In 2009 - Audition Call" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/148#post-156 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:25:10 +0000 fk240 156@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Cambridge University Baroque Ensemble is pleased to announce auditions for a major staged operatic production next academic year: 'ORFEO' by CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI at the ADC THEATRE, Week 2, Lent Term 2009 (27th-31st January) Initial Auditions - Friday 20th June. ************************************************* *The Production* This ambitious production will feature a large Renaissance orchestra and offer cast members the opportunity to work alongside a professional team of leading Cambridge early music specialists. Performed in English, 'Orfeo' will feature a new, especially-prepared singing translation of this timeless story. Visually, the opera will be equally ambitious - fully staged, and making comprehensive use of the ADC Theatre's potential for set, costume, lighting and technical wizardry - a true showpiece of the 2008-09 season. The roles of the opera are as follows: Orfeo - Tenor, Euridice - Soprano, Musica - Soprano, Messenger - Soprano/Mezzo-soprano, Hope - Soprano, Charon - Bass, Persephone - Soprano, Pluto - Bass, Apollo - Tenor, Ensemble – SSATB, from which up to ten smaller solo roles (Shepherd/Nymph/Spirit) will be drawn. Rehearsals will take place steadily throughout the Michaelmas and early Lent terms, with a short intensive rehearsal period before term starts in January. We are seeking singers able and enthusiastic to become fully immersed in the production; it's music, sound-world, movement and staging. The core production team is as follows: Musical Director - Francis Knights (fk240), Assistant Musical Director – Dr Dan Tidhar (dut20), Orchestral Leader – Dr David Irving (drmi2), Stage Director - Claire V.S. Pike (cvsp2), Producer - Robert Nimmo (rn269) *Auditions* Initial auditions will take place this Friday, 20th June, 11 - 2pm in central Cambridge. If you are interested in auditioning and able to attend on this date, please email <a href="mailto:cvsp2@cam.ac.uk">cvsp2@cam.ac.uk</a> to book a slot, indicating your voice type and preferred audition time. If you wish to audition but cannot do so on the 20th, please email (cvsp2@cam.ac.uk) to register your interest as we will be arranging further audition dates. Please bring a suitable piece to sing for the audition, such as a Baroque aria or Dowland lute song. You are welcome to bring an accompanist, but otherwise one will be provided (please bring two copies of your music). We very much look forward to hearing from you for what promises to be an extremely exciting project! *Orchestra and Production Team* There will be separate calls for Instrumentalists, Dancers and Production Team shortly, but anyone potentially interested in such performing or back-stage roles is welcome to get in touch (cvsp2@cam.ac.uk) now. The orchestra will consist of continuo (harpsichords, organ, lutes, harp), strings, wind/brass (recorders, cornetts, trombones) and percussion. dnh22 on "Edinburgh Fringe Festival" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/147#post-155 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:39:51 +0000 dnh22 155@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ I am taking a jazz band this summer to the Edinburgh Fringe festival to perform for a run of 5 shows between the 3rd and 10th August. Despite my best efforts I am still a few players short. I am looking for Trumpeters and Trombonists to join us on this exciting project. If you are interested and want to find out more then please email me at mjs215. pg332 on "Make A Difference With Music" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/146#post-154 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:03:40 +0000 pg332 154@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ MUSIC TO BRIGHTEN UP PEOPLE'S LIVES Every Wednesday evening, a hardy group of volunteers who don't take themselves too seriously, visit a different residential home in the Cambridge area and entertain with songs, music, poetry, magic and whatever else anyone can do! The group is looking quite third year and grad heavy at the moment, which is great, but we need some fresh blood to keep the tradition going in years to come. We call ourselves Betty Stubbens' Musical Entertainment Group (BSMEG), and are a part of Student Community Action. We would love to have some new muscially minded people to join us. If you are interested, get in touch with Matt (mde28). yy228 on "Piano Teacher Wanted" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/145#post-153 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:42:30 +0000 yy228 153@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ I am a lecturer at the Judge Business School, looking for a piano teacher, music students are preferred. I live in Cherry Hinton, about 20 mins away by bike from the city center (or half an hour by bus #1). If you are interested, please email me at <a href="mailto:e.yin@jbs.cam.ac.uk">e.yin@jbs.cam.ac.uk</a> Thanks! dnh22 on "Small String Ensemble Wanted" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/144#post-152 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:27:06 +0000 dnh22 152@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Small string ensemble wanted on non-commercial basis to provide music for half an hour for the Hughes Hall College Reception. 5.45 to 6.15 - on Friday, 13 June, in the Peter Richards Room, Hughes Hall (adjacent to Fenner's). Reward is dinner in hall at 6.30, plus a very modest fee! Please contact Annemarie Young or Hannah Fogg on <a href="mailto:development@hughes.cam.ac.uk">development@hughes.cam.ac.uk</a> or phone (3)34 895. tkw23 on "Vacancy: Clare College Choir Administrator" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/143#post-151 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:43:40 +0000 tkw23 151@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ CLARE COLLEGE CHOIR ADMINISTRATOR (18 hours per week, £8.00 per hour to be reviewed in October 2008) Clare College seeks to appoint a part-time Choir Administrator for a period of eleven months commencing from September 2008. Good word-processing and administrative skills are essential, as is the ability to relate easily to a wide cross-section of people with whom the administrator comes into contact, including students, other College staff, concert promoters, the BBC, recording companies, and those involved in the day to day activities of the choir. The successful applicant will be responsible for the planning and execution of concerts, tours, and recordings so excellent organisational skills are required. Further details are available on our website <a href="http://www.clare.cam.ac.uk" rel="nofollow">www.clare.cam.ac.uk</a> or alternatively call the HR Officer on 01223 333222. The closing date for applications is 20 June 2008. imh2 on "Trio Wanted For Wedding 9 August St John's" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/142#post-150 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:55:48 +0000 imh2 150@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ We would like to find a string trio (but open to alternative suggestions) to play at a wedding celebration in St John's on the afternoon of Saturday 9 August. Please phone 01223 353081 or email <a href="mailto:imh2@cam.ac.uk">imh2@cam.ac.uk</a> if you are interested. Payment of course! dnh22 on "Hazard Chase Assistant Artist Manager (vocal Dept.)" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/141#post-149 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:29:56 +0000 dnh22 149@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Post: Assistant Artist Manager (Vocal Dept.) Description of position: Busy classical music artist management company based in central Cambridge is seeking bright, organized and confident individual to be responsible for carrying out servicing for specific artists and to share some general office admin. The post includes liaising with opera companies and concert promoters throughout the world, booking flights and hotels, obtaining visas, sourcing programme notes, inputting financial data and producing detailed schedules and itineraries for artists. You would report to one or more artist manager/s. Skills required: An interest in classical music and in particular vocal/opera, would be an advantage. Good computer skills and attention to detail essential. Foreign language skills are also an advantage (particularly Italian) but not essential. Salary: Dependent upon experience. £13 - £15K guide Deadline: 30 June 2008 Contact details: Send application letter and CV to Lucy Goddard, Hazard Chase Ltd, 25 City Road, Cambridge CB1 1DP - Tel: 01223 312400. <a href="mailto:lucy.goddard@hazardchase.co.uk">lucy.goddard@hazardchase.co.uk</a> tkw23 on "Musicians Wanted For Archaeology Week" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/140#post-148 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:27:45 +0000 tkw23 148@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ The theme for this year's National Archaeology Week (12 to 18 July) is archaeology and music and I am designing a very small exhibition "Whistle a happy tune" showing some of the ocarinas, whistles etc from around the world which are not normally on display. I am also putting together a programme of short lunchtime talks: Archaeology and the Origins of Music; Polynesian Instruments; ... It would be good to have a combination of live performances and background music. I also wondered about having some music for which children could pick up a tambourine, triangle, maraccas, drum and accompany the musician. Can anyone help us? We have no way of paying you, but can provide limited travel expenses and lunch. Anne Taylor, Curatorial Assistant for Archaeology Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DZ Tel: 01223 333509 or Email: <a href="mailto:at241@cam.ac.uk">at241@cam.ac.uk</a> <mailto:at241@cam.ac.uk> To view the Museum's on-line database go to <a href="http://museum.archanth.cam.ac.uk" rel="nofollow">http://museum.archanth.cam.ac.uk</a> and follow the links to SEARCH THE COLLECTIONS/CATALOGUE tkw23 on "Cums Vocal Soloists’ Competition" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/139#post-147 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:22:38 +0000 tkw23 147@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ CUMS VOCAL SOLOISTS’ COMPETITION THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2008 CUMS invites applications for its new vocal soloists’ competition! Competition winners will have the opportunity to sing solo parts in the Lent Term CUMS Chorus concert with Prime Brass on 7 March 2009 in Trinity College Chapel. There may be additional opportunities including a performance of Beethoven's Symphony No.9 in Italy in June 2009. Applicants should be in statu pupillari for the Academic Year 2008/9. Auditions will be run by Tim Brown at Clare College between 1.30 and 3.30 on Thursday 12 June. Candidates should prepare a short piece to sing at the audition (bring two copies). An accompanist will be available or you may prefer to bring your own. Please indicate your preference. Please email your current CV including your email address and telephone number to: Caroline Goulder, CUMS Chorus Manager <a href="mailto:carolinegoulder@hotmail.com">carolinegoulder@hotmail.com</a> by Monday 9th June. Audition times will then be allocated during the two hour slot. Caroline Goulder CUMS Chorus Manager sb626 on "Ensemble (woodwind/string/guitar/other) For Wedding 12 July 2008" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/138#post-146 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:50:51 +0000 sb626 146@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Looking for a small group of instrumentalists to play before during and at intervals after the ceremony, open mind as to combination of instruments but ideally with a varied repertoire as we would like to start solemn/quiet and end joyously/noisily! More details on request. The wedding will take place in Burwell at 12 noon and you will be needed from approx 11.30am to 3pm, all in church. Payment to be agreed. If interested please contact me on <a href="mailto:sb626@eng.cam.ac.uk">sb626@eng.cam.ac.uk</a> tkw23 on "Vacancy, Girton College: Director Of Music" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/137#post-145 Wed, 28 May 2008 08:54:08 +0000 tkw23 145@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Vacancy: Girton College DIRECTOR OF CHAPEL MUSIC AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE MUSIC Girton College wishes to appoint a Director of Chapel Music and Assistant Director of College Music from 15 September 2008, or as soon as possible thereafter, until September 2011, during which period the Director of Music will serve as Chairman of the Faculty of Music. The main duties of the post include directing the College choir in Chapel services and concerts in Cambridge, organising and taking the leading role in the choir's regular tours and, where appropriate, organising and directing choir recordings. The appointee will be expected to work closely with the Director of College Music. The role will suit an experienced musician who is also an animateur and a capable administrator. Viewed across the year as a whole, the post will be approximately half-time. The exact hours will fluctuate greatly, depending on the amount of musical activity in college at any one point, but it is expected that the commitment during term will be substantially greater than during the vacation. The appointment will be subject to a one-year probationary period. The present stipend is £21,477 - £23,883 per annum pro rata with the commencement point depending on qualifications and experience. Further details and application forms can be obtained by contacting the Personnel Officer, Girton College, Cambridge, CB3 0JG (Tel: +44-(0)-1223 339244, Fax: +44-(0)-1223 338896 or by email: <a href="mailto:personnel@girton.cam.ac.uk.">personnel@girton.cam.ac.uk.</a> The closing date for applications is noon on 3 June 2008. Interviews and auditions, if required, will take place on 18 June 2008.