New York International Opera Auditions

Announcing the NYIOP Auditions


Bringing the world of opera to New York City to hear you!

The New York International Opera Auditions, or the NYIOPs, were born out of the frustration facing American singers in their desire to audition for European and International opera houses. The concept behind the NYIOPs reverses the traditional understanding of international opera auditions: The opera companies travel to hear the singers.

This allows a singer the opportunity to be heard by numerous houses in one audition, also dramatically cutting the high costs traditionally associated with an "audition tour." Thanks to NYIOP, the international opera market is finally open to singers from all over the world, all it takes is one audition, right here in the heart of New York City!

See http://www.nyiop.com/ for further information and application procedures

Auditions for Dicapo Opera Theatre

Dicapo Opera Theatre (C) NY is hearing auds for Mainstage roles and the Resident Artist Prog. Mainstage roles paid. '12/13 rep incls: Pagliacci (Oct 11, 13, 19 and 21, '12), Marry Mozart (Dec 13, 14, 15 and 16, '12), The Letter (Feb 7, 9, 15, 17, '13) Lucia di Lammermoor (Apr 4, 6, 12 and 14, '13), and Kismet (May 16, 17, 18, 19, '13).

Open Call auditions take place May 7-9, '12 from 11am to 4pm. Please note, auds filled on a first come, first served basis. Bring standard audition rep: three arias, at least one in English. Accomp avail for $20. Bring current mats: résume (w/dates if possible), headshot, and bio. As this is an open call, do not send mats or request aud appt.

NOCALLS please! Email auditions@dicapo.com for questions only.

Co address: Dicapo Opera Theatre, 184 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021 (on the corner of Lexington and 76th).

Website: www.dicapo.com/html/auditions.html

Auditions for Church of St. Ignatius Loyola

The Church of St. Ignatius Loyola and Sacred Music in a Sacred Space Concerts will be holding auditions for professional concert soloists, extra choristers and regular choristers for the 2012-2013 season.

Auditions will be held May 8 from 2-6 PM and May 9 from 12-4 PM at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, 980 Park Avenue at 84th Street, NY NY.

Please come prepared with two contrasting classical selections (oratorio, sacred, art song or opera). An accompanist will be provided.

If you would like to be considered for choral work, we will ask you to sight read.

Applicants will be considered for professional solo and choral engagements on the Sacred Music in a Sacred Space Concert Series as well as any openings in the professional liturgical Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola.

To request an audition, please send your resume including recent professional classical solo and/or choral work to: concerts@stignatiusloyola.org.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

International Classic Ticino Musica

July 15-28, 2012
Individual lessons, chamber music, listener in all courses, concerts
Lugano, Switzerland
Application Deadline: June 15, 2012 (After this date, possible only if places are still available)

Visit http://www.ticinomusica.com/ for more information

Philadelphia International Music Festival

June 16-29, 2012
Fourteen days of intensive music study featuring the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra


For more information, visit www.PhiladelphiaMusicFestival.org
This is open to all instruments

Composition Internship

A New York City classical-based composer wants to find an intern to work with
him 10 or more hours a week helping him manage the daily operations of an active
compositional career. Working directly with the composer, tasks will include
website design, copying, grant writing, publicity and marketing, travel
arrangements, contact with other area musicians and the management of a musical
library.


This is all very flexible and will provide plenty of creative opportunities for the
intern. We are looking for someone with a love of music, music history, music
education and research. Basic knowledge of Word and Excel is essential.


This is currently an unpaid internship, but may develop into a larger opportunity in
the future.


Please submit a summary of your qualifications to fitzcarraldony@gmail.com to
express interest.

Mort and Ray Productions

Mort and Ray Productions

1674 Broadway, Suite 401

New York, NY 10019

For the past 10 years Mort and Ray Productions has sponsored opera events and competitions to give young opera singers an opportunity to perform.

Last night we opened the Enrico Caruso Room at Grotta Azzurra Ristorante,177 Mulberry Street in Little Italy, NYC where we will be holding Open Mic Nights starting on Thursdays starting April 26 @ 8:00pm in addition to a Tuesday night Opera Series.

We also have two upcoming competitions:

The first is the Mario Lanza and Elaine Malbin Vocal Competition in conjunction with the Mario Lanza Institute which will be held in Manhattan on Sunday, May 27^th on an outdoor stage at West 86^th Street and Broadway beginning at 2 pm. 

The second is the Teaneck Cabaret Competition to be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28th on an outdoor stage on Cedar Lane in the heart of Teaneck, NJ beginning at 2:00pm.

Details and applications can be found on our website www.mortandray.com and on facebook:  AN EVENING OF GREAT OPERATIC EVENTS and OPEN MIC OPERA NIGHTS in the ENRICO CARUSO ROOM.

Singers must also submit a headshot, resume. For competitions, singers must also submit a vocal sample (MP3, link to website, youtube etc.) All materials should be sent to vocalcompetitions@gmail.com.

If you have any questions, please call us at 212-764-6330.

2nd International Guilio Perotti Singing Competition

September 28- October 4, 2012
Ueckermunde, Germany
Ages 16-21

Visit www.internationaler-perotti-gesangswettbewerb.de for more information

Performing Bach in Baroque Style

 The Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College, and City University of NY presents:
A Workshop for Performers on Modern Instruments and Singers
August 6-11, 2012

Application deadline May 15

For additional information, please email raymond.erickson@qc.cuny.edu or visit http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/music/summer2012/

Boston GuitarFest

June 20-24, 2012
New England Conservatory and Northeastern University

Visit www.bostonguitarfest.org for more information

Windham Chamber Music Festival

Windham Chamber Music Festival announces its 15th Anniversary Season

For more information, visit www.windhammusic.com

Young Concert Artists International Auditions

Preliminaries: September 2012
Semi-Finals: November 6-8
Finals: November 10

Apply Now! www.yca.org/auditions

The Eckhardt-Gramatte Piano Competition

May 3-5, 2013
Application Deadline November 15, 2012
1st prize is a cash reward of $10,000, a Canadian recital tour, and a Casalmaggiore International Festival residency and recital in Italy

The application form and rules are available on: http://e-gre.ca.

Piano Instructor Needed

The Lindeblad School of Music (Pine Brook, NJ) is accepting applications for a part-time (with potential
if desired to full-time) piano instructor. Position starts June 2012.


Please email 1) Resume and 2) Contact information of 2-3 references.
Application materials should be sent to: Lindeblad School of Music,
Attn: Dr. Shiho Vogel (email: shiho@lindebladmusic.com, phone: 973-439-7292)

Musical Festival of India

April 20, 2012 at 7pm at Symphony Space

Visit www.symphonyspace.org for more information

Con Edison Musicians' Residency

Exploring the Metropolis is now accepting applications for the Con Edison Musicians' Residency: Composition Program.

The Residency will provide eight selected NYC-based composers with access to three months of free workspace and a $1,000 stipend.

Guidelines and Applications can be downloaded at www. exploringthemetropolis.org/musicians-residency. The deadline is June 1st.

Questions? Email us at musiciansresidency@exploringthemetropolis.org

Minnesota Orchestra Young Artist Competition

Apply online at www.wamso.org/yac.html by September 24, 2012

Assistant Principal/Second Oboe Vacancy

The United States Coast Guard Band announces a vacancy for assistant principal/second oboe

Audition date June 4, 2012

Starting salary between $46,032-$50,784

Full military benefits

Paid medical

30 days paid vacation

Pension plan

No basic training

For more information contact Chief Musician Barrett Seals:

barrett.e.seals@uscg.mil

860-701-6810

fax: 860-444-8475

Band Auditions, 15 Mohegan Ave. (pb), New London, CT 06320-4195

Creative Musicians Retreat at Smith College

Presented by The Walden School in San Francisco, CA
June 9-17, 2012
Application Deadline is April 27, 2012

Visit waldenschool.org for more information and an application

Young Composers' Competition 2012-2013

Performance of the winning work by Symphony in C, conducted by Maestro Rossen Milanov

Only composers born after September 22, 1982 may apply

For more information, contact Daniel Dorff (Composer-in Residence) at 610-306-9480 or competition@danieldorff.com

An entry form is available at www.danieldorff.com/entryform.htm

Cleveland International Piano Competition

July 30- August 11, 2013
Applications due December 1, 2012

Apply online at clevelandpiano.org

European Music Masterclasses

2 Sessions- July 15-25 and July 27-August 6
Nancy, France

For more information, visit www.academiesdugrandnancy.com

Il Cuore Canta

A ten-day singing residency in Hudson, NY with Deborah Carmichael
June 4-14, 2012

For more information, please visit www.ilcuorecanta.com

Monday Nights at La MaMa

We are currently in the midst of celebrating our 50th Anniversary and our next Monday Nights event will be an intimate conversation between Andrei Serban and F. Murray Abraham about their work and career at La MaMa and beyond.

·         Andrei Serban, Tony winner and noted director of groundbreaking theater, joins F. Murray Abraham, Oscar winning actor and member of The Open Theater with Joe Chaiken, for an intimate conversation about their work and career at La MaMa and beyond.

·         Andrei Serban joins F. Murray Abraham for an intimate conversation about their work and career at La MaMa and beyond in Monday Nights. April 23, 8PM at La MaMa.

·         Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/164411783681584/

·         Tickets Prices: Regular: $25 and Students $20 https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/912970

International Keyboard Odyssiad and Festival

Fort Collins, Colorado
August 4-11, 2012
Application Deadline June 15, 2012

For more information, visit www.internatinoalkeyboardodyssiad.com

The 7th Shizuoka International Opera Competition 2014

Shizuoka, Japan

November 8-20, 2014

ACT City Hamamatsu Main Hall 

For further details, visit http://www.suac.ac.jp/opera

International Community Engagement Program

Seeking talented violinists, violists, and cellists for the sixth cycle of the International Community Engagement Program
Performances in Bangladesh and Japan

Application deadline is July 10, 2012
Visit http://www.musicsharing.jp/en/icep for more information

Casentino Voice

July 22-July 29, 2012
Albergo San Lorenzo in Poppi, Italy
Applications due by May 15, 2012 with a non-refundable registration fee of $25

Please visit www.valeriegirard.com/masterclass for registration form and further information or e-mail girardval@gmail.com

Yamaha Artist Relations Administrative Assistant

Reporting to the Director of Artist Relations & Education this Administrative Assistant position will provide support for YCA’s Band & Orchestral division.  This position is responsible for maintaining close communication with our artist community, hosts and Yamaha staff; collecting information for monthly reports, database management, as well as special event planning, and provide support to programs that promote sales through the leveraging of Yamaha artist.  This position is based out of our Indianapolis, IN office.

Duties & Responsibilities

 Collect, edit and store all artist assets, i.e., images, quotes, and instrument list.

 Coordinate performance schedule details and logistics.

 Prepare artist biographies.

 Assist Marketing in creating new literature/promotional materials.

 Review and proof Press Releases by Giles Communications, and initiate new topics.

 Research prospective artist backgrounds, and make recommendations.

 Contact with prospective artists and direct to artist application.

 Other general office duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

 Bachelor’s degree in music related background, preferred.

 5 years minimum experience in an office environment, marketing experience a plus!

 Must be computer literate with advanced skills in  Microsoft Office

 Strong proofreading and grammar skills

Additional Skills and Abilities:

 Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical

procedures.

 Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

 Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling work obligations. Possess the ability to manage

one's own time effectively. Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish the

work.

 Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over

time.

 Ability to approach others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and

consideration regardless of their status or position.

 Ability to persist in the face of obstacles.

 Ability to perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing

paperwork.

To apply, please visit our website www.yamaha.com/careers and click on the Career Opportunities link

Inola Summer Piano Academy and Festival

July 18-30, 2012
Deadline for applications is June 15, 2012

For more information, visit www.accademiapianistica.org

Solo Guitar Composition Competition

Deadline June 11, 2012
Hosted by Northeastern University
The winning composition will be performed in Boston GuitarFest 2013 and will receive a cash prize of $400 and a free 5-day registration for GuitarFest 2013

Email PDF format submissions to a.deritis@neu.edu

Job Posting for Assistant

Assistant to the Executive Vice President
Schwalbe and Partners, Classical Music Agency
http://www.schwalbeandpartners.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Entry-level position
Full-time, some evening and weekend hours
Salary: $41,600 plus health insurance
Tasks: Assist Executive Vice President in administration of agency, including sales and promotion of the artists.
Required: A minimum of a BA degree required. Proficiency with Macintosh OS, Word, Excel; familiarity with database programs; excellent writing skills and phone manner.
Knowledge of classical music useful but not required. Fluency in French and/or German useful but not required.
Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to carrie@schwalbeandpartners.com ONLY. No calls.

Oberlin's Baroque Performance Institute

June 17-June 30, 2012
No pre-audition necessary
$935 for two weeks

Visit http://new.oberlin.edu/office/summer-programs/baroque-performance-institute/ for more information

First Annual Santa Fe Marimba Festival

June 6-9, 2012
A Celebration of the Marimba in beautiful Santa Fe
Early Registration extended to April 15

Visit santafemarimbafestival.org for more information

Paul Hofhaimer Organ Competition

17th Organ Competition for the Paul Hofhaimer Prize
Innsbruck, capital of Tyrol
August 30- September 5, 2013

Visit http://www.echo-organs.org/Paul-Hofhaimer-Competition.206.0.html for more information

National Association of Latino Arts and Culture

National Conference
October 17-21, 2012
Philadelphia, The Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Visit www.nalac.org for more information

International Piano Academy in Freiburg

July 16-28, 2012
Freiburg, Germany

For detailed information, visit internationalpianoacademy.org

Music Internship Opportunities at Lighthouse International

(www.lighthouse.org)

The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School, located at Lighthouse International in New York City’s east midtown area, is pleased to announce two unpaid semester-long internships beginning in fall 2012.

Background

With 130 students ranging in age from five to 95, the Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School at Lighthouse International is dedicated to helping people pursue their interest in, and study of, music while addressing the challenges posed by vision loss.  Students include children and young people enrolled in public and private schools, professional and non-professional musicians – and anyone interested in enrichment through lifelong musical learning.

Founded in 1913, our Music School is dedicated to artistic and educational excellence, garnering high regard among music schools in the New York area.  Today, it stands proudly as the only community music school in the country for people who are visually impaired.  We also serve as a resource to music educators and performers nationwide as the leading provider of accessible music instruction.

The Opportunities

The Music School of Lighthouse International is offering two unpaid internship opportunities for college music students who have interest in gaining hands-on experience working with students who are visually impaired, and with the materials associated with serving them.  Participating interns will ideally be those entering the profession of general music education, choral conducting, music performance, and/or music industry. 

1.       Music Education/Choral Emphasis Intern

The intern will observe and work directly with visually-impaired students under the supervision of the Director of Music Studies.  For this position, we seek individuals who are creative, energetic, with strong computer skills, and are comfortable working with both children and adults.

The music education/choral conducting intern will gain hands-on experience in learning rehearsal and performance techniques related to making music with visually- impaired musicians in a group setting.  S/he will learn concurrently about preparation of alternate formats of music; i.e. large print, Braille, and audio as music preparation is a significant component of working with musicians impacted by vision loss. 

Prerequisites: 

·        -music education or performance major in general music/choral conducting

·      -  a working knowledge of a standard music notation program such as Finale. 

Timeframe:  Fall 2012 (September through December)  

Hours:  Two days per week (100 hours/semester).  Classes typically meet:

Wednesday (approx.. 4:00 – 7:30pm) and

                   Saturdays (approx.. 12:00noon-3:00pm)

2.     Music Technology Intern.

The intern will work with the technological resources available at the Music School at Lighthouse relating to the creation of large-print and braille notation and development of technological resources.  The intern will work under the supervision of Lighthouse’s music faculty and administration and assist with duties directly related to our assistive music technology center and to operations of our unique, accessible library of more than 25,000 music scores in braille, large-print and standard notation. 

Prerequisites: 

·        -Good computer skills, a working knowledge of music notation programs such as Finale/Sibelius.                                                                                                                     

basic musicianship

·        -highly motivated, detail-oriented learner, and comfortable within a professional office and music school environment.

·        -interest in learning about the materials and technologies available for use by students who are visually impaired.   

Please note that this internship is not designed nor intended as a course in reading braille music or learning computer programs per se, but rather in learning about and working with the materials and technologies that are applicable to students with vision loss.

Timeframe:  Fall 2012 (September through December)  

Hours:  Two days per week; 3 hours per day (100 hours/semester)

             Days and times to be arranged.

For further information

Interested applicants should contact the Lighthouse Music School at the below address no later than 4/15/12.  Interested students will be invited for telephone and/or in-person interviews.

Notes: 

• All internships are unpaid

• University credit may be available through participating institutions

• Enrollment is continuous (although full-semester session commitment is preferred)
• Interns are expected to be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable within a professional office environment.

These internships are intended for students already living in the greater NY area.  For information relating to college credit, application information, or other questions, please contact:

Lisa Johnson, DMA

Director of Music Administration

The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School

Lighthouse International

111 East 59^th St

New York, NY 10022

LJohnson@lighthouse.org

212-821-9667