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Artists and the Pandemic : the Option of Finding a New Career

By Hassan Laghcha on 6 November 2020 Arts Industry, Employment

Alarming reports on the precarious situation of artists are multiplying here as elsewhere. Many artists now have no choice but to put their careers on hold to find living-wage employment. The most recent alarm bell came from the Quebec Musicians’ Guild, which published, at the end of October, the results of a survey stating that one musician in five has chosen to abandon his career. Guild president Luc Fortin says the artists lost millions with the closing the halls, which had made efforts to comply with sanitary conditions. “It’s pretty serious,” says Fortin. “We have to think of something. It…

Employment Opportunity: Director of Marketing & Box Office with OCM

By Newswire on 11 August 2020 Employment

Title: Director of Marketing & Box Office Hours: 35 hours per week: 9am to 5pm (Extra hours including some evenings during events) Job Status: Permanent, full time Start Date: August 31st, 2020 Salary range: $41,860 – $45,500 ($23 to $25/hour) based on experience The Orchestre classique de Montréal (OCM) is one of Canada’s most renowned and oldest ensembles. For over 80 years, this non-profit organization has as its mission to present high quality musical performances, collaborate with a variety of cultural organizations, promote music education, and champion Canadian and, in particular, Quebec talent. The OCM is commited to creating a…

Arts groups expect to survive pandemic: Canada Council survey

By La Scena Musicale Team on 13 May 2020 Arts Industry, Employment

Update: May 13, 2020 Arts groups expect to survive pandemic: Canada Council survey To better understand the needs of the professional arts sector to overcome the COVID-19 crisis, the Canada Council for the Arts sent a national survey on April 6 to approximately 30,000 of its existing clients (artists, groups, organizations). Within just a few days, 8,842 or 32% of survey invitees replied. The majority of survey respondents (61%) felt that the emergency aid measures would help them withstand the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey and responses reflect the challenges faced by the professional arts sector and address…

Job Offer – La Scena Musicale Summer Interns 2020

By La Scena Musicale Team on 1 May 2020 Employment, Newswire

Interns: Editorial, Fundraising and Web Programming (3 available) La Scene Musicale Location: Montreal, Quebec Posted: May 1, 2020 Deadline: until positions are filled Salary: $14.25/hr Duration: 8 to 12 weeks (beginning May 15, 2020) Full time: 35 hrs/week or part-time Funding: subject to funding from Canada Summer Jobs Note: work remotely available Volunteers welcome Canada Summer Jobs: Must be 30 years old or less, Canadian or Landed Immigrant. Description (Editorial) Assisting the Editor in chief in his duties; Taking part in all tasks related to the preparation and publication of an arts magazine; Taking part in all editorial and production meetings; Working…

CORONA Serenades Concert Week 1

By La Scena Musicale Team on 21 April 2020 Art Song, Arts Industry, Classical Music, Employment, Musical Theatre, Opera, Popular Music

CORONA Serenades by La Scena Musicale La Scena Musicale is proud release CORONA Serenades Concert Week 1, a 30-minute compilation of the best performances after the service’s first full week. Click on the image to view the video on YouTube. SONG LIST / RÉPERTOIRE: La vie en rose (Édith Piaf, Louiguy) – Yara Zeitoun, soprano Lamma Bada Yatathanna (traditional Andalusian song) – Yara Zeitoun, soprano Près des ramparts Séville (Carmen / Georges Bizet) – Anne Marie Sheridan, mezzo-soprano Alma Mía (Bola de Nieve) – Marie-Annick Béliveau, mezzo-soprano Di provenza il mar il suol (La Traviata / Giuseppe Verdi) – Christopher…

Giorgia Fumanti joins La Scena Musicale as a spokesperson for CORONA Serenades

By La Scena Musicale Team on 17 April 2020 Art Song, Arts Industry, Classical Music, Employment, Musical Theatre, Opera, Popular Music

Giorgia Fumanti, one of the top classical crossover artists in the world, will join the roster of singers participating in CORONA Serenades, an initiative of La Scena Musicale designed to bring the joy of music to people in a time of adversity. The service is free for front-line care workers and those infected by the Coronavirus. ABOUT GIORGIA | ORDER | MEDIA “This is a pivotal moment for people all over the world,” the Quebec-based soprano said. “The challenges are immense and we are all only human. And as humans we need music.” GIORGIA FUMANTI A native of Tuscany, Giorgia Fumanti discovered her…

La Scena Musicale Launches CORONA Serenades

By La Scena Musicale Team on 6 April 2020 Art Song, Arts Industry, Classical Music, Employment, Musical Theatre, Opera, Popular Music

CORONA Serenades by La Scena Musicale La Scena Musicale is proud to launch CORONA Serenades, a new global music service bringing cheer to those coping with COVID-19 isolation and provide support for musicians. Based on our successful Singing Valentines service, which recently completed its 10th consecutive year, CORONA Serenades will marshal trained singers from around the world to provide free personalized video and audio serenades to those infected by the coronavirus and front-line healthcare workers. CORONA Serenades are also suitable for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions or just to reach out to friends and family. “We want to spread…

Position available: Artistic director of Ensemble Musica Orbium

By Newswire on 27 June 2019 Employment

The vocal ensemble Musica Orbium is seeking an artistic director. Interested candidates are asked to send their application (CV, cover letter, compensation expectations and a programming proposal outline for a full season) to [email protected] before August 12, 2019. The starting date is December 1, 2019. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. They will be invited to lead one or two of the choir’s rehearsals in the fall as an audition. Please refer to the detailed job description at https://www.musicaorbium.org/contact.html.

Job Offer – La Scena Musicale Intern Summer 2019 (2nd round)

By La Scena Musicale Team on 23 April 2019 Employment, Newswire

(Updated: May 6, 2019) Intern: Sales/Fundraising (1 available) La Scene Musicale Location: Montreal, Quebec Posted: April 23, 2019 Deadline: until positions are filled Salary: $12.50/hr + commission on sales Duration: 10 weeks (beginning as soon as possible) Full time: 35 hrs/week Funding: thanks to Canada Summer Jobs Canada Summer Jobs: Must be 30 years old or less, Canadian or Landed Immigrant. No need to be a current student. Description (Sales/Fundraising) Assisting the Publisher in his duties; Participate in generating revenues for an arts magazine and website; advertising sales subscriptions represent the magazine at events other duties as needed Qualifications Related field of study…

Job Offer – La Scena Musicale Intern Summer 2019

By La Scena Musicale Team on 30 March 2019 Employment, Newswire

Interns: Editorial and Web Programming (2 available) La Scene Musicale Location: Montreal, Quebec Posted: March 30, 2019 Deadline: until positions are filled Salary: $13/hr Duration: 11 or 12 weeks (beginning April 29 or May 6, 2019) Full time: 35 hrs/week Funding: subject to funding from Young Canada Works Young Canada Works: Must be 30 years old or less, Canadian, was a full-time student in 2018-19 with the intention of returning to full-time studies in Fall 2019. Also, the permanent address of the student must be 125 km from Montreal (preference). Description (Editorial) Assisting the Editor in chief in his duties; Taking part in…

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