Music

Application Deadline February 26, 2025

Program Dates May 23, 2025 - Jun 06, 2025

Overview  

Twenty selected participants will have the unique opportunity to study with world-class piano faculty, engage meaningfully with both mentors and peers, and practice in the inspiring setting of the Banff Centre, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies.

Art of the Piano seeks well-rounded, advanced pianists who are confident in public speaking and eager to embrace and draw inspiration from their natural surroundings.

Description

Define your artistic vision, enhance your performance confidence, and advance your career through:

• A one-on one mentorship lesson with each of the internationally renowned faculty.
• Masterclasses
• Faculty-led workshops.
• Showcase of learnings.
• Recordings of participant performances will be available.
• Faculty concerts
• 24-hour access to a studio.

Requirements

The program is open to national and international advanced pianists who have completed or are in the process of post-secondary studies, or equivalent, in piano performance. 

Qualifications include ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) Diploma and above, and RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music) ARCT and above.

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The Calgary Philharmonic has been a pillar of Calgary’s vibrant arts scene since 1955 and in that time has grown to be one of Canada’s most celebrated live music ensembles. Led by Music Director Rune Bergmann, the Orchestra presents a wide range of concerts, inspiring education programs, and reaches audiences worldwide through free and accessible digital programming. In addition to 66 full-time orchestra musicians, the Calgary Phil is one of two major symphony orchestras in Canada that has its own chorus of over 120 volunteer singers. In a typical season, the Calgary Phil welcomes over 100,000 visitors, connecting audiences to live music experiences, and serves the city of Calgary by fostering creativity and belonging. Your Phil. Your Music.

The Role 

The Artistic Administration Manager assists the Director, Artistic + Education in the planning and presentation of the Calgary Phil concert season. This role supports all programming and has a particular focus on Pops, Symphony Sundays for Kids, and select Special concerts and projects— from generating ideas, negotiation, contracting, and communicating all details to relevant team members to ensure successful and artistically rewarding presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and facilitate the concert season planning process, with specific focus on Pops, Symphony Sundays for Kids, and select Special concerts and projects. 
• Work with Director, Artistic + Education with input from Education + Outreach Manager, Director, Marketing + Sales, and Associate Director, Sales to develop and document concert season pacing
• Negotiate contracts for non-classical concerts to engage conductors, soloists, composers, arrangers, and other required personnel, licensing and rights, and with presenting partners as required, working within budget parameters
• Communicate relevant information to Orchestra Operations team and other Calgary Phil admin, chorus and artistic leadership as applicable to ensure successful execution of concert productions and collaborations
• Manage Artistic Coordinator, supervising preparations of artistic contracts, itineraries, fee requisitions and payments processing for Calgary Phil season concerts. 
• Liaise with Calgary Phil’s home venue Arts Commons (soon to be known as Werklund Centre) and other venues on holds and bookings for concert season planning
• Be knowledgeable of clauses within the Collective Bargaining Agreement that must inform and guide the artistic planning processes for compliance
• Ensure artistic details are entered promptly and kept up to date in OPAS database system
• Serve as secondary point of contact for OPAS administration around users, file structure and reports (primary point of contact is the Information Management Specialist)
• Serve as Power User for SharePoint System and as liaison for technical matters involving Artistic + Education Department
• Report to Director, Artistic + Education each month on guest artist fees, chorus expenses, commissioning expenses, and other expense and revenue lines, as assigned. 
• Proof artistic content for Marketing and Development materials, as required
• Contribute to Calgary Philharmonic Society meetings with Calgary Philharmonic Players Association committees, including Programming, Resident/Associate Conductor, and Orchestra Committees as needed
• Manage and report on music licensing needs of the organization for performances and media 
• Supporting the Director, Artistic + Education, to create and prepare Artistic Budget framework, and input assigned budget lines
• Ensure alignment with financial goals of the Calgary Phil with respect to non-classical programs
• In collaboration with Director, Artistic + Education, develop analysis tools for assessing concerts for the factors of quality, sustainability and audience connection
• Review all contract riders with applicable departments to disseminate information as needed
• Concert and rehearsal duty as assigned       
• Stay informed around industry and local trends that impact this work

Desired Qualifications

• Results-oriented professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience in arts administration, with specific experience in orchestral music programming and/or live performing arts events
• University Degree at Bachelor Level (music degree preferred), or equivalent personal/work experience with various musical genres,
• Strong knowledge of various musical genres
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Strong communication skills 
• Experience negotiating contracts 
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as agents, guest artists, conductors, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and respond calmly to challenging situations
• Strong attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Willingness to learn new programs, particularly OPAS (Orchestra Planning and Administration System)
• Reliable, energetic, creative and respectful, possessing sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential/sensitive information
• Flexibility in working hours is required with a combination of regular daytime hours in addition to various evenings and weekends based on the rehearsal/concert duty schedule
• Must have valid Driver’s license

Additional Details

• This position is full-time with an annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $80,000 The successful candidate who meets the required qualifications can expect to start at the mid-range salary level.
• This position will require evening and weekend work 
• The Calgary Phil is trialing a hybrid remote work program. Employees who are eligible for this program can work up to three days / week from an appropriate remote location
• As part of our full compensation package, Calgary Phil offers 3 weeks’ vacation, a comprehensive benefits package that includes RRSP contributions, health coverage, an employee assistance program, bonus days off, and other non-cash benefits.
• Office location: Arts Commons, Floor 2, 205 8 Avenue SE Calgary AB T2G 0K9

Application Process 

Application deadline: 15 January 2025

Applications will be reviewed regularly, and suitable candidates may be contacted before the deadline. No phone calls or emails please.

Please send cover letter and resume to: 

Andrea Davison, 

Director, Artistic + Education 

HR@calgaryphil.com with the subject line "Artistic Administration Manager” 

The Calgary Phil is committed to fostering an anti-racist, equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment and, as such, encourages qualified candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know so that we can work with you to accommodate your needs. 

We thank you for your interest in the Calgary Phil. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Follow the Calgary Philharmonic @calgaryphil on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and register for email updates at www.calgaryphil.com/newsletter.

Application Deadline February 19, 2025

Program Dates Jul 21, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025

Overview

The Audio Recording Engineer program is a continuing education opportunity designed for emerging recording engineers with mature artistic insight, professional experience and/or formal professional/educational training. Learning objectives have been integrated into artistic residency programs, inviting exciting opportunities for collaboration and connection in this redeveloped applied-learning program.

Participants will receive mentorship from experienced professionals, enhancing their technical abilities and learning about new equipment, software, and recording techniques while supporting selected musicians in the Jazz and Sonic Arts 2025 program.

Description

Emerging Audio Engineers from around the world are invited to participate in our program to expand their technical proficiency, nurture creativity, and elevate their recording abilities in diverse genres of music. Successful applicants will benefit from:

• Close mentorship by international faculty, staff producers, engineers, and technologists.
• Experience recording live concerts in jazz and related genres, dependent on the repertoire of accepted musicians.
• Developing communication skills and interactive strategies to engage with musicians for an optimal recording experience.
• Gaining experience in studio recording sessions with diverse repertoire.
• A deepened knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
• Networking opportunities with other audio engineers, professional musicians, artists in other disciplines, and invited guests.
• Access to professionally equipped studio spaces.
• Materials/assets for professional portfolio.

Requirements 

Applicants should have a combination of formal training and/or professional experience or aptitude in audio engineering. Required skills include:

• A working knowledge of Pyramix, and ProTools is desirable.
• A practical understanding of file creation and management.
• Ability to participate collaboratively and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Applicants should be able to manage resources, produce to schedule, and multitask effectively with strong time management, diplomacy, and communication skills. Please note, Banff Centre Professional training programs are instructed in English. 

You Pay (accommodation & meal plan costs after scholarship applied): $2 097.90

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This research was conducted in six waves over the course of 2020 and 2021. This is a community resource that is FREE to access and results from the sixth wave of research are now available.

Findings for Alberta organizations from Wave 6 results include:

• Comfort has developed into a very predictable pattern that follows case numbers and now vaccine rates.
• Albertans will return at their own pace; participation hinges on personal comfort but also personal risk tolerance.
• There is a consensus that there will be less of a return to “normal” but rather a new way of doing things moving forward.
• Because Albertans have spent the past year and half discovering new things to do, the selection of what they can choose from now is quite vast.
• Spending habits are in flux, and at this point it is difficult to predict where Albertans will direct their money in the short term.

What are the implications for Alberta organizations?

• Even as restrictions have been removed, organizations still need to deal with comfort. As it stands, there is clear hesitancy in the audience and it will be important to communicate safety measures to make audiences comfortable when re-engaging.
• Organizations should keep in mind that public sentiment is a more useful barometer over government announcements. Gauging expectations for increased participation to occur will be based on a combination of comfort and risk tolerance.
• Organizations should expect more permanent (structural) changes to stick around – specifically related to organizational transparency, flexibility with refunds, new payment options, etc. These should be things that organizations consider keeping even if they are no longer required by the government.
• The main consideration for organizations remains flexibility – in terms of payment options, participation options, etc. This will allow for consideration on different levels as Albertans suss out how they want to direct their spending.

Download the reports:

• Alberta Report
• Calgary Report
• Edmonton Report

About the project

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts is pleased to be a funding partner in this collaboration with Stone-Olafson and other community leaders to develop a long-term research investigation and evaluate how current conditions will reshape Albertans’ attitudes and behaviours towards social and group activities, across a variety of sectors. The purpose of this work is to give leaders of community sports, recreation, arts and culture, professional sports, active living, heritage, tourism or hospitality sectors relevant facts about local audiences that they will need to bring life back to our communities.

The initiative was funded by:

• ActiveCITY Collective
• Alberta Foundation for the Arts
• Angus Reid
• ATB
• Calgary Arts Development
• Calgary Foundation
• Edmonton Arts Council
• Edmonton Community Foundation
• Rozsa Foundation
• Stone-Olafson
• Travel Alberta