From: mgresham@dscatl.UUCP (Mark Gresham)
Newsgroups: rec.music.classical
Subject: Composer Job Opportunity
Date: 27 Jul 92 22:34:46 GMT
Organization: Digital Systems Co., Atlanta GA

[The following came today from the Minnesota Composers Forum.
It would be hoped that anyone not currently a member of the
Forum who successfully obtains the position would join MCF,
which is not limited to residents of Minnesota.]

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Composer-in-Residence in Hanoi, Vietnam

The Minnesota Composers Forum has been asked by the Vietnamese
Musicians Association to establish a presence in Hanoi with a U.S.
composer.  This opportunity for the fostering of mutual
understanding will represent the first American cultural link in
Vietnam since the time of the Second World War when ties were
severed.  As such, this will be a program not only of momentous
importance nationally and politically, but also a uniquely
challenging and life-changing experience for the composer who
takes on this role of cultural ambassador.

The composer will be required to teach about developments in
American music since the 1940s, with an emphasis on more serious
than popular music.  In addition, the composer will work with a
variety of performing clubs to arrange weekly presentations of new
music.

The successful candidate will have all the following attributes:
 * Teaching experience in various cultural settings and with
   different age groups;
 * M.A. in Music, minimum;
 * Fluency in French or Vietnamese;
 * Be an accomplished performer on one or more instruments;
 * Expertise in ensemble directing and concert planning, with an
   ability to develop programs appropriate to available resources and
   circumstances;
 * A thorough knowledge of the repertoire and techniques of
   Twentieth Century American music and how they relate to
   developments in other arts and social movements;
 * An interest in ethnomusicology (the music of many hill tribes is
   still undocumented--the composer will have the chance to initiate
   first-hand field-work of some significance);
 * Be in good health.

In addition, preference will be given to those having experience
living in Third World countries, those with linguistic aptitude,
and those with teaching experience/qualifications in English as a
Second Language.

Additional Information:
 * Funding is not yet guaranteed for the project, but the name of
   the selected candidate will be included in a grant proposal in
   September.  Notification of funding approval will be made soon
   after January 20, 1993.
 * The residence period of nine months to one year will begin in
   the Summer of 1993.
 * We expect housing to be provided; a round trip plane fare as
   well as a stipend of $12,000 certainly will be.  By way of
   comparison, a Vietnamese teacher or guide's annual salary ranges
   from $90-$140; food is quite inexpensive.
 * There is no provision for the accompaniment of
   companions/spouses.

How to apply:
 * A letter outlining your qualifications for the project:
   --Your motivation/committment for it at this point in your career;
   --How your particular background would be especially beneficial;
   --Your experience with diverse cultural sensibilities;
   --Your ability to stand alone in a crowd, handle bureaucracy and
     lack of privacy for extended periods of time;
   --An outline of a potential curriculum for the introduction of
     American Music.
 * A resume, including areas of special teaching interests.  Please
   include a passport-size photograph of yourself.
 * A sample program for an evening-length concert in which you
   feature as a performer, conductor, and composer, annotated with
   your reasons for choosing the works.
 * A score and tape of one of your own compositions.
 * Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references for
   both professional and character purposes.

Application Procedure and Deadline:
  The above material should be sent to the following address,
  postmarked by August 29:
	Hanoi Residency
	Minnesota Composers Forum
	26 E. Exchange Place, #200
	St. Paul, MN 55101
  Applications will be reviewed by Forum staff who will also
  conduct interviews.

Questions:
 * Please call the Minnesota Composers Forum with questions:
   (612) 228-1407.
 * Linda Hoeschler, MCF Executive Director, visited composers in
   Vietnam this Spring as a member of the U.S. Delegation for
   Friendship among Women.  A copy of her report is available upon
   request.
 * For detailed information about Vietnam, see Robinson and
   Cummings: "Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia" (Lonely Planet
   Publications, Travel Survival Kit, 1991).

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Cheers,

--Mark Gresham

dscatl!mgresham@gatech.edu

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