Faculty of Music

University of Toronto

CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Job Postings

Posting Date: April 26, 2007

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PMU156-456Y1 Jazz Ensemble

Course Description:

Performance of big band jazz repertoire for two rehearsal hours each week and concerts as scheduled. Repertoire ranges from traditional to contemporary jazz styles. Ensemble designed for non-jazz majors.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays 7-9pm, September 2007 - April 2008

Salary: $4,016.67

TA support: None

Qualifications: Graduate degree in jazz, music performance or equivalent professional experience. Extensive knowledge of jazz big band repertoire and materials. Demonstrated excellence conducting jazz big band at the university level. Active performing career.

Duties: Select and prepare repertoire for rehearsals and concerts, conduct rehearsals and concerts as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Consult with the Performance Office regarding concerts and dress rehearsals as necessary. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

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PMU197-497Y1 Master Chorale

Course Description:

A performance survey of Choral Music emphasizing a wide range of traditional and contemporary music. This ensemble course will focus on the development of musicianship and professionalism: reading and listening skills, vocal techniques, interpretation skills, and performance practices as related to selected performance repertoire. Students will perform one concert each term, with one additional dress rehearsal each term as assigned by the Performance Division.

Class Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays 3-5pm, September 2007 - August 2008

Salary: $12,050.00

Estimated Course Enrolment: 40

TA Support: subject to enrollment

Qualifications: Graduate degree in conducting. Extensive knowledge of SATB choral repertoire. Demonstrated excellence conducting choral ensembles at the university level. Active choral conducting profile.

Duties: Select and prepare repertoire for rehearsals and concerts, conduct rehearsals and concerts as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

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PMU175-475Y1 University Women's Chorus

Course Description:

A major choral ensemble for qualified women students who study and perform a wide variety of treble voice repertoire. Emphasis on the development of musicianship through distinctive choral composition. Attendance at all assigned sessions is required.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4-6pm, September 2007 - August 2008

Salary: $12,050

Estimated Course Enrolment: 60

TA Support: subject to enrollment

Qualifications: Graduate degree in conducting or equivalent professional experience. Extensive knowledge of women's choral repertoire. Demonstrated excellence conducting choral ensembles at the university level.

Duties: Select and prepare repertoire for rehearsals and concerts, conduct rehearsals and concerts as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Consult with the Performance Office regarding concerts and dress rehearsals as necessary. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

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Closing Date: Friday, May 25, 2007

To be considered for a position, an application and Curriculum Vitae must be submitted by the closing date to:

Professor Cameron Walter, Associate Dean, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2C5

Email: vivian.hingsberg@utoronto.ca

Fax: 416.946.3353

A valid email address is required. We prefer that applications and CVs be submitted via email.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment.