Student News
Jess Cottis to assist Runnicles at BBCSSO
We are delighted to announce that Jessica Cottis, who is both a former student on our Weekend Workshops and a private pupil of Michael's, has just been appointed Assistant Conductor to Donald Runnicles at the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. She has also been appointed Manson Fellow at the Royal Academy, where she has been studying as a postgradute. She will be conducting RAM ensembles and working with the London Sinfonietta. We send our warmest congratulations to Jess on her well-deserved success.
Jess working with Michael on a weekend course.
Photo: Simon Richardson
Donald Runnicles,
General Music Director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin and Chief Conductor of BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
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Jobs News
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Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Young Conductor Scheme
The OAE Melgaard Young Conductor Scheme is once more open to applicants.
They are seeking a young conductor to work with OAE in the 2010/11 season. The scheme presents a fantastic opportunity for a young conductor to work with a closely knit period instrument orchestra, utilising the players, conductors of international standing and management as assets. The deadline is Monday 22nd March.
For further information, click here to visit their website.
