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Cammuso Tag: musical http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Cammuso Tag: musical en Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:20:22 +0000 aw530 on "Musical Director For Gilbert And Sullivan Jubilee Ball" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/493#post-513 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:23:43 +0000 aw530 513@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ ROLE: Musical Director for CU G&S Society Jubilee Ball, celebrating 50 years of the society. DESCRIPTION: The role involves fixing a small orchestra, a small amount of rehearsal, and then playing for dancing at the ball. We have arranged all the music (light Victorian style), so no work there. This being a student event, payment for MD and players is in free entry to the ball, with lots of high quality food and drink and a wonderful setting in Girton's main hall. Here is a link to the ball website - <a href="http://cugsjubileeball.co.uk/main/" rel="nofollow">http://cugsjubileeball.co.uk/main/</a> The date of the ball itself is Saturday December 3rd. If you are interested, please reply to <a href="mailto:aw530@cam.ac.uk">aw530@cam.ac.uk</a> tkw23 on "Musical Director Needed! Swavesey Community Choir" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/475#post-494 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:33:41 +0000 tkw23 494@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Applications are invited for the post of Musical Director of Swavesey Community Choir, with effect from September 2011. This post is ideal for a local choral conductor and/or organist wishing to gain invaluable experience working as a director of an able and rapidly developing choral ensemble. Fees available by negotiation. Background information Swavesey Community Choir is a friendly, local choir with approximately 40 members. The choir performs two or three times per year at concerts and events around the county, most often at St Andrew’s Church, in Swavesey. Under their most recent director, Samuel Hudson, the choir have performed works including John Rutter’s Gloria (with brass and percussion), The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace (choral suite) by Karl Jenkins, South African song arrangements by Alexander L’Estrange, and The Crucifixion by Stainer. Joint concerts with other ensembles are also a key component of the choir’s performance programme. In December 2010 the choir gave a concert of Christmas motets and carols jointly with singers from Swavesey Village College, and the ensemble have also performed with the London Mozart Players, and Ely Sinfonia. In July 2011 the choir will be performing in the closing concert of the new Fringe in the Fen Festival. swaveseycommunitychoir.co.uk Job Description • To lead and accompany weekly rehearsals, which take place at Swavesey Village College between 19:30 and 21:00 on Wednesday evenings in school term time. • To conduct the choir in all concerts and other musical events. • To plan appropriate repertoire for future concerts, in consultation with the choir committee, and within a budget agreed with the treasurer. • To engage soloists and instrumentalists as required for each engagement. • To oversee recruitment into the choir, and encourage new members of all ages to join the ensemble. Key Skills • High level of ability as a choral conductor and pianist. • Ability to engage with and inspire singers of all standards and ages. • Ability to demonstrate imaginative vision for planning of future concert seasons. How to apply Interested parties should send a letter of application outlining their suitability for the post, and a current CV to the Choir Secretary: Mary Purton 41 Station Road, Over, Cambridge CB24 5NJ <a href="mailto:swavesey.community.choir@gmail.com">swavesey.community.choir@gmail.com</a> The closing date for applications is Friday 17th June. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a brief interview, and to take a short choir rehearsal on the evening of Wednesday 29th June. mia28 on "Assistant Musical Director Wanted, West Side Story" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/420#post-443 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:45:24 +0000 mia28 443@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Apologies for missing information. Please send applications to <a href="mailto:mia28@cam.ac.uk">mia28@cam.ac.uk</a> If you have queries about the responsibilities and time commitment, please email the MD Alexander Shannon on <a href="mailto:adjs2@cam.ac.uk">adjs2@cam.ac.uk</a> and he will get back to you. Hope this helps! knh21 on "Assistant Musical Director Wanted, West Side Story" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/420#post-439 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:25:36 +0000 knh21 439@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ What will be the responsibility and how much time will I have to devote? Where to send resume? ap665 on "Cambridge University Show Choir Audtions" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/422#post-437 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:51:02 +0000 ap665 437@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Hey everyone, My name is Alex and alongside several other music lovers I'm forming a group to be known as the Cambridge University Show Choir (aka The Medleys). Yes, that means singing and dancing! We are looking to form a group of around 10 men and 10 women to beginning a weekly rehearsal schedule as of Lent Term (January 2011). --- Repertoire --- We will be singing, quite broadly: Broadway, Disney, Glee, ABBA, musical theatre, film & TV music, Eurovision, madrigals, and other contemporary music and mash-ups. If you audition now you can have a say in what we choose to sing at our inaugural meeting on the evening of Thursday November 25. --- Auditions --- Auditions are happening this Saturday and Sunday, November 20-21, in St John's College. If neither of these days suits, you may schedule an audition by appointment to take place any time that is available from now until Wednesday November 24. You will be asked to sing an unaccompanied work entirely of your choice: whatever you think best displays your skill as a vocalist, although something that fits into our repertoire would be even better! You will also be tested on range, sightreading and aural skills. --- Commitment --- We will be meeting once a week, at a time to be decided but most likely on a Thursday evening, for 2 hours. Extra rehearsals will be scheduled as necessary. We aim to put on one concert per term as well as perform on request for other functions. I hope you like the sound of the group, don't hesitate to contact me (ap665 or 07909049574) if you have any questions or to set up your audition. Thanks so much, Alex. mia28 on "Assistant Musical Director Wanted, West Side Story" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/420#post-435 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:48:02 +0000 mia28 435@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ West Side Story @ ADC Theatre, Tuesday 15th- Saturday 26th March 2011 Seeks: AMD; Deadline 6pm 23rd November West Side Story, many would claim the greatest musical ever written, has delighted audiences worldwide since its opening on Broadway more than 50 years ago. With a score by one of the finest composers of the twentieth century, Leonard Bernstein, lyrics that launched the career of the great Stephen Sondheim and the iconic choreography of Jerome Robbins, this modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet returns to the stage in Cambridge again for the first time in several years this Lent Term in a production featuring Cambridge’s finest talent in musical theatre. The production team seeks a motivated and committed AMD to join this fantastic production. Keyboard skills are desirable but not essential. Be aware that this show will be a major undertaking, needing much time and energy, although highly rewarding as an experience. If you can commit to the show, don't miss this once-in-a-tripos opportunity to be involved with West Side Story! Please detail your relevant experience when submitting your application. Interviews will be held on 25th-26th November; please give your availability on these dates. rwm41 on "Musical Director, Director And Producer Applications Open For G&s Show Yeomen" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/416#post-430 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:09:07 +0000 rwm41 430@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Cambridge University Gilbert and Sullivan Society “Yeomen of the Guard” Approx. Week 4 (15th February – 19th February) - Venue tbc Vacant Positions PRODUCER DIRECTOR MUSICAL DIRECTOR We are delighted to be opening applications for one of the darkest and grandest Gilbert and Sullivan’s, Yeomen of the Guard. Perhaps one of the most engaging and exciting works, it is much loved for both its fascinating music and witty lyrics. This work is one of the finest and most operatic scores Sullivan wrote featuring magnificent choruses, spritely patter songs, spectacular arias, and possibly one of the most exquisite duets of all, "I have a song to sing, O!" The show, set in the Tower of London in the reign of Henry VIII, tells the story of Colonel Fairfax, under the sentence of death upon false charges, wanting to marry before he is executed, so that his cousins who pressed these charges would not inherit his estate. Jack Point, a travelling player, agrees to allow his fiancée, Elsie Maynard, to be Fairfax’s wife, allowing Elsie to be a very wealthy widow within hours. However, Fairfax’s friends spring him from the Tower, leaving Fairfax alive with Elsie being more married than she was expecting, and Jack’s future wife being married to someone else! Jack tries all contrivances to win back Elsie, but will all his endeavours be in vain? Further information about the play can be found at <a href="http://math.boisestate.edu/gas/yeomen/html/index.html." rel="nofollow">http://math.boisestate.edu/gas/yeomen/html/index.html.</a> To apply, please email Frank DiTraglia <fditraglia@gmail.com> by midnight Sunday 14th November, with including a brief description of relevant experience. Applicants may be invited to an interview at their convenience. jep47 on "Two Sopranos Required For Brand New Comic Operetta" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/362#post-375 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:40:03 +0000 jep47 375@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ TWO SOPRANOS REQUIRED ‘These Things Happen’, a brand new comic musical-operetta hybrid about romantic affliction, is pleased to open applications for two sopranos to complete an excellent cast of eight singers. The show, set in a bar, depicts eight friends, each of whom takes their turn to present a ten minute chamber operetta about how love has driven them to alcohol, dealing with situations as diverse as commitmentphobia, two-timing, unrequited love, bedroom boredom and relationships counselling –always in the most absurd and stylized way possible. It is scored for eight solo singers and large orchestra, and arranged so that those not storytelling at any time double up as the other characters involved in the tale. Performances will take place late on the evening of Thursday 10th of June and during the afternoon of Monday 14th of June, and are set to be amongst the real highlights of post-exam entertainment. With the exception of preliminary note-bashing, the rehearsal schedule will be arranged so that no cast member is involved before their exams are finished. We are looking for: A soprano able to play both an aristocratic lady in search of a spicier love-life AND a beautiful girl who runs a jewellery shop. This would suit a singer with an operatic or lied-ish voice. A soprano able to play a girl of loose morals who is two-timing her long term boyfriend while he works away. For this, we require a singer with a musical theatre voice and musical theatre experience. To arrange a brief, informal audition at your convenience – or if you wish to ask anything more about this brand new work – please email Jonathan Pease (jep47) as soon as possible. cn320 on "Strings And Brass Wanted For Gypsy Pit Band" 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/ ‘Gypsy’ – Magdalene Musical Productions Society, Lent term week 7, 3rd-6th March, Magdalene College Cripps Auditorium. 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! 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. 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. jehb4 on "3 Players Needed For Musical At The Edinburgh Festival" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/257#post-269 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:42:13 +0000 jehb4 269@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Cambridge University Players & BATS, are producing the musical ‘Baby’ at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival and are looking for *three* musicians to complete their band. If you play TRUMPET, BASS GUITAR, or DRUMS, read on... The Edinburgh Fringe Festival hosts 1500 shows per day, across 200 different venues, with comedy, dance, music, drama and everything in between on tap for three and a half weeks. ‘Baby’ is a Broadway musical boasting a brilliant score, spanning pop, rock, jazz, and Broadway influences, clips of which can be heard via the link below. <a href="http://www.srcf.ucam.org/~rb483/" rel="nofollow">http://www.srcf.ucam.org/~rb483/</a> This year, Cambridge’s finest musical theatre talent are presenting ‘Baby’ at George Square, the only specific musical-theatre venue at the Fringe, from THURSDAY 6th AUGUST until MONDAY 31st AUGUST 2009. This is a brilliant opportunity to perform at one of the newest and most exciting venues at the Fringe, in a fantastic new production of this rarely-performed musical. All those involved need to be available in Edinburgh from MONDAY 3RD AUGUST and would also need to be around for band rehearsals in the week before (the exact timings and locations of these are subject to negotiation once the band is fixed.) The whole experience promises to be highly rewarding but also a lot of fun. If you are interested and want to know more, email Joe Bunker at <a href="mailto:jehb4@cam.ac.uk">jehb4@cam.ac.uk</a> by the end of SUNDAY 26TH APRIL, though this won't commit you in any way at this stage. jehb4 on "3 Players Needed For Musical At The Edinburgh Festival" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/256#post-268 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:41:32 +0000 jehb4 268@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Cambridge University Players & BATS, are producing the musical ‘Baby’ at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival and are looking for *three* musicians to complete their band. If you play TRUMPET, BASS GUITAR, or DRUMS, read on... The Edinburgh Fringe Festival hosts 1500 shows per day, across 200 different venues, with comedy, dance, music, drama and everything in between on tap for three and a half weeks. ‘Baby’ is a Broadway musical boasting a brilliant score, spanning pop, rock, jazz, and Broadway influences, clips of which can be heard via the link below. <a href="http://www.srcf.ucam.org/~rb483/" rel="nofollow">http://www.srcf.ucam.org/~rb483/</a> This year, Cambridge’s finest musical theatre talent are presenting ‘Baby’ at George Square, the only specific musical-theatre venue at the Fringe, from THURSDAY 6th AUGUST until MONDAY 31st AUGUST 2009. This is a brilliant opportunity to perform at one of the newest and most exciting venues at the Fringe, in a fantastic new production of this rarely-performed musical. All those involved need to be available in Edinburgh from MONDAY 3RD AUGUST and would also need to be around for band rehearsals in the week before (the exact timings and locations of these are subject to negotiation once the band is fixed.) The whole experience promises to be highly rewarding but also a lot of fun. If you are interested and want to know more, email Joe Bunker at <a href="mailto:jehb4@cam.ac.uk">jehb4@cam.ac.uk</a> by the end of SUNDAY 26TH APRIL, though this won't commit you in any way at this stage. iag25 on "Fitztheatre's Sweet Charity - Musicians Wanted!" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/73#post-80 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:55:39 +0000 iag25 80@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ FITZTHEATRE NEEDS MUSICIANS! If you are interested in playing the Guitar, Violin, Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone or Baritone Saxophone in Fitztheatre's production of Cy Coleman's Sweet Charity, please contact the Musical Director, Bella Gage, on iag25. The music is challenging, but a lot of fun to play, and it's a truly delightful show. Rehearsals are going really well, and it promises to be a super spectacle! You may well recognise some of the songs in it, without realising that 'Sweet Charity' is where they originated - 'Big Spender', 'The Rhythm of Life', and 'If my Friends Could See Me Now' to name but a few. If you would like to play, or would like any more information, please email me as soon as possible. The rehearsal commitments would be as follows, although this is negotiable: Saturday 23rd February 11am-3pm Sunday 24th February 11am-3pm - Sitzprobe (first proper run-through with band and singers together) Monday 25th February - Tech rehearsal - time to be announced, but probably from 7pm Tuesday 26th - 7pm onwards - dress rehearsal Thursday 28th - performance 8pm Friday 29th - performance 8pm Saturday 1st March - two performances, one 5.30pm, one 8.30pm. The music is a bit challenging, but a lot of fun to play, and it's a truly delightful show. You may well recognise some of the songs in it, without realising that 'Sweet Charity' is where they originated - 'Big Spender', 'The Rhythm of Life', and 'If my Friends Could See Me Now' to name but a few. If you would like to play, or would like any more information, please email me (iag25) as soon as possible. I look forward to hearing from you! Bella Gage ejb69 on "'alice: A Fresher's Tale' Seeks A Cellist" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/67#post-74 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:13:27 +0000 ejb69 74@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ 'Alice', a brand new musical to be premiered in Selwyn College in a matter of weeks, is still seeking a cellist to complete its already lively and talented orchestra. The project has been tremendous fun so far, and promises not to dissapoint as the performances approach. The rehearsal schedule is fairly minimal and those with other commitments should not be put off as there is a degree of flexibility around rehearsals, and potentially with performances if absolutely necessary. The run itself will be from Tues 26th Feb - Sat 1st March, with each performance beginning at 8pm. If interested, please contact the Musical Director, Ed Bell, on <a href="mailto:ejb69@cam.ac.uk">ejb69@cam.ac.uk</a>, who would also be happy to pass on further details about the rehearsals and run if necessary. ejb69 on "'alice: A Fresher's Tale' Seeks Male Actors" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/47#post-54 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:57:08 +0000 ejb69 54@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ 'Alice' is a BRAND NEW musical which will be premiered at Selwyn College, Cambridge in February 2007. We desperately need more MALE LEAD actors to join our already large and vibrant cast. There is both a major singing part and a non-singing part available so whatever your talents we'd love to hear from you. If interested or would like for more information, please contact the Director, James Banton (jdb53@cam.ac.uk). ------------------------------------- Alice: A Fresher's Tale 26th February-1st March 2008 Selwyn College Boasting a talking cat, tiddlywinks champion, rebellious fellows and unpersuasive heathens this hilarious tale follows Alice, our fresh-faced heroine as she encounters the strange and mysterious Cantabrigian world. Foremost a Fresher's tale of formals and fellows, Facebook and fire-alarms, we explore Alice's hopes, insecurities and potato-hurling habits in some mind-blowing musical numbers. Jim and Kate - her squabbling college parents, the dictatorial master, an elusive porter and the Bishop himself all impact upon whether Alice will ever truly fit in. Brought to you by 'The Mighty Players', who had recent success with 'The Zoo Story' at the ADC theatre, we aim to bring the real life and soul of Cambridge to the stage in an all singing all dancing form. This is not just a musical. This is Selwyn The Musical.