Irish Association of Youth Orchestras

The Arts Council wishes to procure the services of a Music Adviser to meet the needs of the organisation both from a quality and service delivery perspective.

The successful tenderer will be an experienced music practitioner with the expertise and experience required to work with the Arts Council’s staff by assisting in the appraisal and assessment of funding applications and providing critical advice on artistic work.

Application for this contract is exclusively by a public tender process offered via the eTenders procurement website:  www.etenders.gov.ie

All proposals should be submitted by Friday 24 May 2013.

Any questions regarding this contract should be directed as set out in the tender notice and should not be directed to the Arts Council.

Co. Mayo Vocational Education Committee, on behalf of Music Generation Mayo, invites applications for the position of Project Administrator.

The project administrator will be appointed by Co. Mayo V.E.C. and will be responsible for the day-to day administration of an extensive music education programme on behalf of Co. Mayo Music Education Partnership.

Application form and further details of the post can be downloaded from the Mayo VEC website.

Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is 12.00pm on Tuesday April 23rd 2013.

County Carlow is one of three programmes recently selected for participation in Music Generation – Ireland’s National Music Education Programme initiated by Music Network and co-funded by U2 and The Ireland Funds together with Local Music Education Partnerships.

County Carlow VEC, on behalf of Carlow Music Education Partnership, now seeks to employ a Co-ordinator to lead the development and implementation of its Go Music! strategic plan for the provision of music education for children and young people in County Carlow. The Co-ordinator Music Generation Carlow will work with Carlow Music Education Partnership, local music education providers and staff employed for programme delivery and administrative support to develop and implement the programme within the County Carlow VEC Lifelong Learning programme.

The post is being offered on the basis of a fixed term contract. There is an extensive information page which can be viewed by clicking on this link.

Closing date for receipt of completed application form is 12.00 noon on 24 April 2013.

Interviews will be held in Carlow on Friday 3 May 2013.

The Ulster Orchestra have posted advertisements inviting applications for the vacant positions of Head of Finance & Operations and Head of Concerts & Planning. The positions were advertised yesterday, and the closing date for applications is April 29th, with interviews taking place in Belfast on the week beginning on the 6th of May. Links for both jobs are below.

Head of Finance & Operations

Head of Concerts & Planning

Other Music Jobs in Ireland

The City of Limerick VEC invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Coordinator, Music Generation Limerick City.

The post is being offered on the basis of a fixed term contract for a period of three years.

Post details and applicant requirements are available to download from the website below.

Applications will be accepted only through the on-line recruitment system.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm, Friday 26th April, 2013.

C.L.V.E.C. is an Equal Opportunities Employer

See the details here.

Offaly / Westmeath is among three areas recently selected for participation in Music Generation.  In response, Offaly County Council, on behalf of Offaly Westmeath Music Education Partnership, seeks to employ a Music Generation Development Officer to implement its strategic plan for music education and the provision of music education for children and young people across both counties.  Closing date 25th April, 2013

For more information visit the website.

The Redemptorist Centre of Music, Limerick are seeking a violin tutor. The applicant must have relevant teaching experience. It is a part-time position commencing in February 2013.

Email is the preferable method of sending CVs. Send them to redcentreofmusic@gmail.com and please include references.
Alternatively, please post CVs with references to:
Redemptorist Centre of Music
Mount St. Alphonsus
South Circular Road
Limerick
Further details/enquiries please contact via e-mail or phone:
redscentreofmusic@gmail.com / 061 314924

County Sligo Vocational Education Committee invite applications for the position of Music Generation Sligo Co-ordinator. A Co-ordinator will be appointed by County Sligo VEC and will be responsible for managing an extensive music education programme on behalf of Music Education Partnerships in County Sligo.

County Sligo VEC has been selected for participation in Music Generation – Ireland’s National Music Education Programme which is funded by U2 and The Ireland Funds. Music Generation aims to help children and young people to access vocal and instrumental tuition in their local area.

Fixed Term Contract (Duration: 18 months). €40,000 – Fixed Term Salary. Appropriate music qualification essential.

For further information and an Application Form, please contact County Sligo VEC

T:  (071) 9194800

E: fkearins@sligovec.ie

W: www.sligovec.ie

Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms to County Sligo VEC is 12.00 noon on Friday 30th November, 2012.

Co Louth VEC, on behalf of Music Generation Louth, seeks to employ a Project Administrator to assist the Coordinator with the organisation, promotion and day-to- day running of the Music Service. They are looking for someone who is passionate about music education and has first rate IT, communication and organisational skills.

Duties will include:

• Dealing with day-to-day inquiries from the general public and assisting with enrolment of students and class scheduling.
• Ensuring that fees are collected, lodged and accurately recorded according to procedures set by Co Louth VEC’s Finance Department.
• Assisting with operations at each of the 5 regional music tuition centres, and deputising for the Coordinator, as required.
• Assisting with the organisation and administration of Music Generation Louth’s in-school tuition programmes and other events.
• Assisting with the procurement of musical instruments/equipment. Preparing agendas, writing and circulating minutes for Committee meetings.

Full details and application form

Music Generation Louth is a new music service for the county that aims to help children and young people up to eighteen years of age access vocal and instrumental tuition in their local area. It is led by Co. Louth VEC and is part of Music Generation, the national programme for music education initiated by Music Network with seed funding from U2 and the Ireland Funds. Create Louth and Co Louth VEC have provided local partnership income.

The Cork International Choral Festival invites applications for the position of Festival Manager to maintain and further develop the festival and its activities.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in event management, be highly motivated, capable of working on their own initiative and have excellent administration, organisation, communication and IT skills. A background in arts management as well as marketing is highly desirable. The ability to manage finances, prepare funding applications and a flexible approach to work schedules is a pre-requisite.

This position is on a year-round, full time contract. A salary, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position and the experience of the candidate, will apply.

Recruitment time scale: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter by email to John Fitzpatrick, Festival Director, at info@corkchoral.ie. Suitable applicants will be called for interview within a short time frame. Full details on the role and requirements can be found at Cork International Choral Festival.