Steven Cocchiola, orchestra director at the Brecksville-Broadview high school, has claimed the first Akron Symphony Music Educator of the Year Award. A versatile leader, Cocchiola conducts the school’s Concert Orchestra, String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and 7th & 8th grade orchestras beside his directorial duties and music theory classes. He is also on the artistic staff of the Summit Choral Society. [Read more…]
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Les Délices seeks General Manager
Les Délices, Cleveland’s French Baroque ensemble, is accepting applications for the new position of General Manager. The General Manager works with the Artistic Director in conducting the organization’s business operations. [Read more…]
Cleveland New Music Festival Issues “Call for Performances”
With a mission to pioneer a pathway for new musical performances, Cleveland Uncommon Sound Project (CUSP) is founding a music festival celebrating contemporary works on June 7-10, 2018. CUSP aims to provide a platform for emerging artists across a wide spectrum of genres. [Read more…]
September 14 Oberlin Convocation to feature Robert Spano
Oberlin College and Conservatory’s popular Convocation Series will begin the year with a free public lecture and Q&A session featuring Atlanta Symphony Music Director and Conservatory faculty member Robert Spano. A 1984 graduate of Oberlin Conservatory, Spano will be speaking about “The State of the Art,” drawing on his personal experiences and professional career to highlight new ways creative musicians can forge careers in the arts. [Read more…]
Early Music America announces first-ever Emerging Artists Showcase
Early Music America is accepting applications until Wednesday, November 15 for its Emerging Artists Showcase and Young Performers Festival at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University in May of 2018. Details and application forms are available here. [Read more…]
Akron Symphony appoints new Concertmaster
From movie soundtracks and Broadway shows, to world renowned concert halls, New York-based violinist Tallie Brunfelt has proven her artistic abilities time and time again. Her newest performance endeavor will be to serve as concertmaster of the Akron Symphony Orchestra, succeeding Alan Bodman, who retired at the end of the 2015-2016 season after 30 years of service to the orchestra. [Read more…]
Music Settlement receives National Award
In support of music education for low-income families, the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) has awarded $96,262 to The Music Settlement Pre-School and Day School (TMS).
Guitar Society hires first Education Director
The Cleveland Classical Guitar Society (CCGS) announced the appointment of Brian Gaudino as their first director of education on August 30th 2017. Gaudino will be focusing on expanding and deepening the CCGS program that currently teaches guitar to over 200 students every year. [Read more…]
Cleveland Orchestra announces Music Study Groups
Rose Breckenridge will return again this year as presenter for The Cleveland Orchestra’s Music Study Groups. Fall sessions begin on September 19, 20 and 21 and run through November 16. [Read more…]
Cleveland Philharmonic seeks concertmaster
The Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra is holding concertmaster auditions for the 2017/2018 concert season. General requirements include being able to lead as principal violinist, ability to interpret the Music Director’s ideas to the entire orchestra, and attend all rehearsals and performances. The role is a paid contract position within the orchestra. [Read more…]