Please pass on to those who may be interested in the position; Director of Percussion The Cornell University Department of Music announces an opening at the rank of Lecturer, full-time, starting July 1, 2007. The appointment, an endowed, non-tenure-track position (with benefits), will be for a term of three years, with renewal dependent upon performance, and with the possibility of promotion in the sixth year. The successful candidate will serve as musical and administrative director of the department's percussion ensembles, coach the departmental concert ensembles' percussion sections, offer additional group or private instruction as time permits, and participate in public performances. Qualifications: demonstrated ability to teach, conduct, and administer ensembles and small groups, as shown by experience and education. Interest and expertise in a variety of percussion traditions (e.g., non-Western, vernacular, classical, and jazz). Ability to work cooperatively and interactively within the department to achieve mutual musical and educational goals. Applications should include only the following items: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of professional goals and teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. Please do not send additional recordings or other work samples until and unless requested to do so. Send materials to: Prof. Steven Pond, Chair Percussion Search Committee 101 Lincoln Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853-4101 Review of applications will commence on March 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. The Department offers a wide range of performing groups using percussion. Current examples of these can be found at: http://http://percussion.music.cornell.edu/ Cornell University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer and educator. Thanks Chris Kim director of orchestras *********************************************** The CLASSICAL mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's HDMail High Deliverability Mailer for reliable, lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html