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London Symphony Orchestra

Individual Giving Intern

The London Symphony Orchestra is looking for an enthusiastic individual with an interest in developing new skills and gaining experience from working within an internationally recognised arts organisation. You will be working in a busy, dynamic Development department, which currently raises £3million a year, with ambitions to substantially increase income over the next three years. This role helps to strengthen the team's ability to service existing relationships and to raise funds from new sources. The internship provides an excellent introduction to fundraising for someone looking to begin a career in the charitable sector.

For a full job description and application form, please visit:
Webiste: lso.co.uk/jobsvacancies

IMG Artists

Internship: Vocal Division

IMG Artists is the global leader in the arts management business, combining the highest standards of management with an incomparable range of services to its customers and clients alike.

The Vocal division is currently seeking an intern to join the division from April 2010 for a three month period. This internship involves supporting the vocal managers in corresponding with promoters and clients, arranging auditions, helping with travel arrangements, as well as being responsible for diary management, website maintenance, and general day-to-day administrative duties. We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated with excellent communication skills, who are able to prioritise a varied work load, pay attention to detail and are able to take direction and follow through on projects. Interns must have fluent written and spoken English, and preferably competence in additional languages. You must possess good computer skills, be well organised and possess a basic practical knowledge of opera.

Please send your CV to:
jobs@imgartists.com

Internship : Conductors and Instrumentalists Division

The Conductors and Instrumentalist Division in London is currently seeking interns to join them from 29 March 2010 - 25 June 2010. The internship programme involves providing administrative support to Artist Managers and their Assistants. The work will be varied, working on the day to day management of the Artists as well as general administrative duties. We are looking for candidates who possess a love and knowledge of classical music, and proven administrative and computer skills. Applicants must be self-motivated with excellent communication skills, possess a good attitude and the ability to take direction. Interns must have fluent written and spoken English, and any additional languages are desirable. This is an expenses only paid position of up to £100 per week.  

Please send your application to:
Cate Dennes: cdennes@imgartists.com
For further information visit:
Website: www.imgartists.com/?page=vacancies  

Philharmonia Orchestra

Orchestra Librarian  

The Librarian is responsible for ensuring that music is provided in good condition for all rehearsals, concerts, recording sessions and other work in the Orchestra's busy schedule, and for the maintenance of the Orchestra's Music Library. This is an outstanding opportunity for a musically literate individual with excellent administrative, IT and interpersonal skills.

For a full job description & details of how to apply visit our website:
www.philharmonia.co.uk/vacancies

Royal College of Music 

Professional Engagements Internship

Founded in 1882, the Royal College of Music enjoys a reputation as one of the world's leading conservatoires, providing specialised musical education and professional training at the highest international level for performers, conductors and composers. Students develop musical skills, knowledge, understanding and resourcefulness which enables them to contribute significantly to musical life in this country and internationally.

The Royal College of Music is offering a 3 - 6 month Professional Engagements Internship position based in the flagship career resource unit - the Woodhouse Centre. The successful candidate, likely to be a recent graduate or similar, will gain a range of skills connected with organising musicians for concert opportunities, corporate functions and private events. This is a great opportunity for a candidate wishing to gain experience in the areas of concert management, artist management and music agency related work. Previous individuals have gone onto work fulltime at the RCM and most recently the ABRSM. Duties include liaising with clients by telephone and email, booking musicians, administering the booking process, organising programmes, and database entry.  We are looking for someone with a broad knowledge of Western classical music and performers, excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work using your own initiative. This placement is until the end of July 2010 3 days a week -10 am to 5pm with one hour lunch break. Travel card and expenses - £10 per day. Interviews will be Wednesday 24/25 March 2010. The position begins April 12th, 2010.

Please apply with a CV & Covering Letter to:
Diana Roberts, Professional Engagements Manager: droberts@rcm.ac.uk  
Website: http://www.rcm.ac.uk/  

BBC Proms & BBC Symphony Orchestra  

Learning Manager - Maternity Cover          Job Reference: 260302  

Since the creation of this post six years ago, work in this area has gone from strength to strength and has become increasingly high profile. Through a variety of projects linked to the artistic programme, this person will lead in finding fresh and innovative ways of encouraging new audiences to participate in and experience live music. With a combination of music learning expertise and extensive project management experience, the post holder will be responsible for planning, managing and delivering all aspects of the BBC Proms and BBC Symphony Orchestra’s learning programme working within the marketing, publicity, learning, audience development and publications team.

For further details about this post, please visit:
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/jobs    

Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Chief Executive

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields seeks a dynamic Chief Executive to spearhead its ambitious new strategy programme, the outcome of an extensive six-month review, as well as manage all aspects of the orchestra’s current activities. The new Chief Executive will be a leader with energy, drive and vision, skilled in all aspects of arts management in the 21st century.
This is a singular opportunity to influence the evolution of an orchestra with an outstandingly successful history towards an equally illustrious future.

Suitably experienced applicants should contact Katy Jones, Personnel Manager.  For a job description and information pack contact: KatyJones@asmf.org 

IMG Artists

Assistant - Conductors & Instrumentalists Division

The Conductors and Instrumentalists Division is currently looking for an Assistant to join their team. The Assistant is required to assist the Artist Manager in planning every aspect of the artists' careers including booking and servicing all engagements, diary management, producing detailed schedules, dealing with record companies, as well as promotion and sales. The role also involves providing an immigration and visa advice service, preparing application forms and documentation, and obtaining additional supporting material from promoters/sponsors in communication with visa specialist services. The Artist Manager represents artists on a global level and the Assistant must be able to work quickly and efficiently with the minimum amount of supervision. We are looking for candidates who are educated to degree level with an understanding of and interest in classical music, as well as an administrative background. The ideal candidates will be team players who can demonstrate proven ability of working effectively under pressure and juggling competing priorities. The ability to speak other languages would be an advantage.

For a full job description and application details see:  www.imgartists.com  

A Covering Letter & CV should be sent to: jobs@imgartists.com

Wigmore Hall

Development Intern 

Wigmore Hall is offering a 6 month internship within its busy fundraising department from April 2010. This internship is geared to giving applicants the opportunity of utilising their academic training and existing skills to gain broad experience in fundraising for the arts, and in so doing extending their network of contacts and trying out a career in this field.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We plan to hold interviews at Wigmore Hall on Thursday 25 March. 

For a full job description & details of how to apply see:
Website: www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/about-us/jobs

If interested a CV & Covering Letter should be addressed to:
Rachel Kelly, Friends Manager: rkelly@wigmore-hall.org.uk  

Orchestras Live  

Chairman of the Board of Trustees  

Orchestras Live is the national development agency for professional orchestral music in England. Our vision is to enable the widest range of people to have inspirational experiences of high quality live orchestral music. Chairman of the Board of Trustees

We are looking for an exceptional individual with the experience, integrity and skills necessary to act as a powerful ambassador for Orchestras Live, and to deliver strong leadership to the Board of Trustees in the governance of the organisation. A passion for orchestral music and its power to transform lives, alongside excellent communication skills and proven knowledge of the UK cultural sector at a senior level are all essential. Preliminary discussion with the Board of Trustees will take place in the Spring, with a view to assuming the Chairmanship in December 2010. This is a voluntary role. Application deadline: Friday 19 March 2010 For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Henry Little, Chief Executive on 020 7629 9601. Orchestras Live is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.

For further information & details of the application process email:
Nancy Buchanan: private@orchestraslive.org.uk
Website: www.orchestraslive.org.uk/default.asp?id=311

Orchestras Live 

Artistic Consultant 

Orchestras Live is the national development agency for professional orchestral music in England. Our vision is to enable the widest range of people to have inspirational experiences of high quality live orchestral music.

Artistic Consultant; Do you have the passion, experience and knowledge to programme our national series of Orchestras Live Concerts? A proven track record in orchestral programming, including practical knowledge of the full range of repertoire, and experience at a senior level of negotiation between professional orchestras and promoters are all essential. This is a paid, part-time freelance consultancy opportunity.  For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Henry Little, Chief Executive on 020 7629 9601. Orchestras Live is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.

For further information & details of the application process email:
Nancy Buchanan: private@orchestraslive.org.uk
Website: www.orchestraslive.org.uk/default.asp?id=313

IMG Artists

Tuscan Sun Festival Internship

The Tuscan Sun Festival is currently seeking interns to join our team from June 2010 or later and be available to work until 10 August 2010. The successful applicants would be incorporated into the Festival team by working as an assistant for a Head of Department. The different areas are Press, Festival Events, Ticketing, Production, Logistics and Artistic Administration/Artist Liaison. We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated with excellent communication skills, who possess a good attitude and the ability to take direction and follow through on projects. Interns must have fluent written and spoken English and Italian. Candidates must possess good computer skills and be well organised. A knowledge of classical music is an advantage but not a pre requisite. Ideally Candidates should have previous experience of some kind in any of the above mentioned areas. This is an expenses only paid position of up to £100 per week. In return, interns will gain invaluable experience and contacts as well as the opportunity of working in Italy on a prestigious festival.

For more information please visit www.tuscansunfestival.com
The internship programme is ongoing and applications are always welcome. To apply please send your CV and a Covering Letter to Milly Olykan at info@tuscansunfestival.com

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