Are you passionate about music and the performing arts, and committed to making a career in arts management and administration?
Southbank Sinfonia seeks an energetic Intern to work in its Development Department to assist with special projects and day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in music and fundraising.
The Development Intern will assist with a number of key areas: fundraising and event management, administration of membership groups, coordination of mailings, processing of ticket enquiries and maintenance of the organisation’s database. While development will be the focus of this role, the appointee can expect involvement in Marketing and Operations and as such will gain broad experience within a successful organisation with an increasingly high profile.
Orchestral activity in 2010/11 will include performances at the Royal Opera House, working side by side with orchestras such as the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and the BBC Concert Orchestra, concerts and education workshops across the UK and, in July, SbS’s own 10-day festival in Anghiari, Italy.
A full description of the role can be downloaded here.
The closing date for applications is 6.00pm on Wednesday 22 September 2010.
JOIN SOUTHBANK SINFONIA 2011
Fancy joining Southbank Sinfonia (SbS), Britain’s ground-breaking orchestra of young professionals and the country’s leading orchestral academy? Each year 32 musicians are selected to join SbS, which offers an eight-month programme of unrivalled performing and professional development opportunities.
For more information on becoming a member of Southbank Sinfonia in 2011 follow this link.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon Wednesday 15 September 2010.
Please note that there is no age limit for applicants. Postal applications will not be considered.
The Classical Source have published this review of a recent Rush Hour concert, featuring conductor Nicholas Cleobury and the works of Laura Bowler and David Matthews.
“[Southbank Sinfonia] performs contemporary works deserving of an outing beyond their premieres… conducted with aplomb by Nicholas Cleobury and played with conviction”
To read the full review, click here.
Our SbS alumni have been busy with trials in key orchestras in the UK and abroad!
We are proud to announce that Adrian Uren (SbS6 horn) has a trial with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, while fellow 2008 alumni Rebecca Mathews (SbS6 violin) has a trial with Welsh National Opera.
Catch Llinos Owen (SbS7 bassoon) on trial with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, and Mireia Ferrer (SbS7 violin) on trial with the Ulster Orchestra. Meanwhile, Arnaud Ghillebaert (SbS7 violin) has a trial with the London Symphony Orchestra on the viola.
Congratulations to current SbS players Kate Walter (SbS8 flute) and Robin Wilson (SbS8 violin), who have been offered jobs with Holland Sinfonia and the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra respectively!
Stars of the opera, orchestral and music industry worlds turned out on Tuesday 25 May to honour the life and work of Sir Charles Mackerras in an event hosted by Southbank Sinfonia to mark the launch of their new ‘Mackerras Chair’.
Renée Fleming, Felicity Lott, Lesley Garrett, John Tomlinson, Tony Pappano and Edward Gardner were just some of the guests to hear Sir Charles conduct Southbank Sinfonia, Britain’s orchestra of young professionals, in a concert of music by Mozart and Humperdinck with soloists Rebecca Bottone and Caitlin Hulcup.
Introduced by SbS patron James Naughtie, the evening at Australia House, London, also featured the comic genius of Barry Humphries in an address to his long-time friend.
The new Mackerras Chair is kindly supported by the Tait Memorial Trust. Each member of SbS receives a bursary (which the chair sponsorship covers) to enable talented young professional musicians to benefit from the orchestra’s extensive professional development programme regardless of their financial circumstances.
Photo: Sir Charles with conductors David Corkhill and Nicholas Cleobury (Simon Annand)
Check out this LondonJazz review of our recent Rush Hour Concert in collaboration with Guildhall School of Music & Drama jazz department, featuring Sandy Burnett and Martin Hathaway.
“Both pieces were performed with precision and spirit by the highly skilled yet open-minded and versatile recent music college graduates”
To read the full review, click here.
For a list of forthcoming Rush Hour concerts, click here.
Don’t miss this Classic FM interview with conductor Sandy Burnett talking about his forthcoming jazz project with Southbank Sinfonia!
To listen to the podcast, click here and search for “Classic FM Arts Daily 05.05.10″.
To learn more about this project and the accompanying Rush Hour Concert on Thursday 20 May click here, or download the press release here.
Feast on Fine Food with Friends and Family
and Fundraise for your Favourite orchestra.
WHAT IS IT?
People love good food: from traditional roasts to lavish banquets or just a good tasty curry. Why not combine your love of great food with your love of your favourite orchestra? SbS are launching an exciting new fundraising initiative where you can host an enjoyable dinner party at home whilst also helping to raise funds for Britain’s ground-breaking orchestra of young professionals.
For more information click here.
March 16th, 2010 at 9:33 am
“If you want to hear some free live classical music in the early evening in London this has to be worth a visit… The sound of an orchestra at the top of its game will send goosebumps through you.”
“The way I see it you can’t go wrong with this, it’s a nice way to relax after a long day and before your night out starts.”
Want to keep up-to-date with Southbank Sinfonia from your computer?
Through subscribing to iCalendar you can now download our Event Calendar and publish it to your Microsoft Outlook (2007-2010), Google Calendar or iCal.
For further information click here.
