At the end of their school career, holding a degree from the university or conservatory, the young musician wonders: What do I do now? The possibilities are many, the choices uncertain. In a competitive environment, it is important to keep our career goals in mind and, most importantly, not to panic. I will try with this article to answer some questions based on my experiences and those of my colleagues. Diploma in hand, it’s the beginning of a new adventure. The important thing now is to find a source of motivation to keep improving our performances, our comfort on stage,…
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July 24, 2017 – It is with bittersweet excitement that the Regina Symphony Orchestra (RSO) wishes to announce the impending departure of RSO concertmaster, Simon MacDonald. Simon has accepted a prestigious position as the Department Head for Strings at the Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM), and will complete his position as concertmaster as of July 31, 2017. For the past three seasons, Simon has been a valuable member and leader in the RSO family. In his role as concertmaster, he has made a significant contribution artistically and within the organization. He inspired his colleagues – both on stage and off stage -…
Developing Future Leaders and Strengthening Opera Companies July 19, 2017 (New York) — OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation’s leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce that 13 participants from the United States, Canada and Latin America have been selected for its 2017 Leadership Intensive program. These future industry leaders were chosen through a competitive selection process focusing on candidates’ potential to make significant contributions to the opera field. This program is made possible by the generous support of American Express. The Leadership Intensive exemplifies OPERA America’s long-standing commitment to identify and nurture leaders who will advance…
Editorial Intern La Scene Musicale Location: Montreal, Quebec Posted: August 25, 2016 Deadline: October 1, 2016 Salary: $12/ hr Young Canada Works: Must be less than 30 years old, was a full-time student in Winter 2016 with the intention of returning to full-time studies in Winter 2017. Description 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 on production of editorial content under the editor’s supervision; Performing an array of writing and production related tasks; Updating magazine website and edit weekly e-newsletter. Qualifications…