Joining the ACO

Joining The ACO

As one of the finest performing arts companies in Australia, the ACO attracts the highest calibre of players, soloists and composers who are in turn supported by a first-rate team of administration professionals.

Musicians

Applications are invited for the following full-time salaried positions:
Ripieno Violin, two positions, full-time - AUD$97,277 per annum (total package)

Applications for casual work with the ACO are also welcome.

For further information, or to apply, please send expressions of interest to:

Erin McNamara
Australian Chamber Orchestra
PO Box R21
Royal Exchange NSW 1225 Australia
Email: erin.mcnamara@aco.com.au

Telephone: +61 2 8274 3813
Facsimile: +61 2 8274 3801

Artist Managers and Soloists

The ACO is a touring orchestra which offers only eight programs each year, across Australia and overseas. Opportunities for soloists are extremely limited and highly sought-after. Due to the overwhelming amount of interest, the ACO can no longer accept unsolicited material from soloists or artist managers.

Composers

Due to its unique touring pattern, the ACO offers only seven programs a year - so opportunities for composers are limited. The ACO is known for programming a broad range of music and we are interested in expanding the repertoire for chamber orchestras.

If you are a composer who is represented by the Australian Music Centre, there is no need to contact us - we regularly view the AMC catalogue (www.amcoz.com.au). If you are not represented by the AMC, and you think you have a piece well suited to the ACO, you are welcome to post a cover letter, CV (maximum two pages) and three sample pages of the score. If you have a CD recording of the work, please send that too. Please do not send scores electronically and don't send parts, either. Midi recordings are acceptable if there is no alternative. Please note that our core strength is strings (55331) and we are a touring orchestra. Works for large forces or which require a complicated venue set-up are less likely to be of interest.

We will contact you in the event that we are able to take your submission further, or if we require further information. Please be careful not to send anything that cannot be replaced as we are unable to return submissions unless organised in advance of original delivery.

Submissions should be addressed to:

Michael Stevens
Artistic Administrator
Australian Chamber Orchestra
PO Box R21
Royal Exchange NSW 1225 Australia

Administrative positions

The company is run by about 20 staff, with roles in marketing and public relations, artistic administration and business development to operations management, IT and financial affairs. Our staff performs a crucial (albeit largely invisible) role in supporting the public face of the Orchestra.

Current vacancies:

Librarian

The ACO is looking for an enthusiastic full time Librarian. The Librarian manages the ACO’s music library and works with the Artistic Director and Artistic and Operations staff. Based in Sydney, the Librarian:

• sources and prepares performance materials for the Orchestra’s concerts and organises copyright license agreements;
• maintains the music, reference and recordings libraries;
• acts as a source of musical reference for musicians and staff;
• provides general administrative support for the day-to-day operations of the Orchestra.

Applicants should have initiative, excellent communication and time management skills, a high degree of musical literacy and fluency in ‘Sibelius 6’ software. A high level of attention to detail is essential and familiarity with foreign languages, experience with OPAS, and knowledge of the musical publishing industry is desirable.

Position description. For more information please call 02 8274 3800 or email gabriel.vanaalst@aco.com.au. Applications close Wednesday 24 March, 5pm.

Pre-concert Speakers - Perth

Call for Expressions of Interest

The Australian Chamber Orchestra presents 5 subscription concerts in Perth each year. Prior to each concert there is a free, 25-minute pre-concert talk, which introduces the music to interested audience members. Speakers receive a small per-talk honorarium and two tickets to the performance. They are supplied with program notes and a reference CD in advance; however some individual research is expected. These are talks, not read lectures. Musical examples (on CD) are expected, to illustrate the talk. Speakers must have advanced knowledge of orchestral repertoire and a confident and engaging manner of public speaking.

To have your name included on the Register of potential speakers, Perth residents are invited to submit a one-page application or approximately 450 words outlining relevant skills and experience to headoffice@aco.com.au with "Pre-Concert Speaker - Perth" in the subject line. Inclusion on the Register does not guarantee an engagement.