Emerging Talent Invited To Royal Scottish Orchestra

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra is encouraging emerging conducting talent worldwide to apply for the position of Assistant Conductor, to commence from the start of the Orchestra's 07:08 Season. The Assistant Conductor post is a new position, funded by the John Mather Charitable Trust and the Stevenston Trust. It replaces the Associate Conductor role in the Artistic Team, currently held by James Lowe whose contract ends this year.

The Assistant Conductor will serve as primary conductor for all educational and children's programming and be an active participant in engaging audiences and communities throughout Scotland.

The successful applicant will benefit from ongoing professional evaluation and support of RSNO Music Director Stéphane Denève, guest conductors, and player-mentors in the Orchestra. It is an opportunity to gain first-hand experience of working with one of Scotland's leading performing arts organisations and will develop the conducting, leadership and public address skills required of conductors today.

RSNO Chief Executive Simon Woods explained: "Our profession faces an acute need to develop a new generation of conductors. Training at conservatoires is of a high standard, but professional opportunities for talented emerging conductors are few and far between, and rarely provide the forum for ongoing learning. The Assistant Conductor position will provide valuable experience to a talented individual looking for the next step in their career."

To apply for the post applicants are asked to send a comprehensive C.V. and a video of their work to Assistant Conductor Vacancy, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, 73 Claremont Street, Glasgow, G3 7JB. Deadline for applications is Friday 20 April 2007 and interviews will take place in Glasgow on Thursday 24 May. -- www.rsno.org.uk