MUSC 4901 - Symphony Apprenticeship a

A student in the Bachelor of Music Performance Concentration who has demonstrated exceptional aptitude and ability in his/her orchestral instrument, appropriate to the standards for employment by Symphony Nova Scotia, will serve apprenticeship in the Symphony, supervised by their Applied Study Instructor. Preference will normally be given to a fourth-year student. Normally the majority or all of the 34-38 services will be played during the First Term. Qualification for this credit will be subject to the needs of the Symphony, nomination by the Fountain School of Performing Arts, and a successful audition for the Symphony Artistic Director and relevant Symphony Section Principals. The student will be hired by the Symphony at the current per-service rate, and must be a Member in Good Standing of the Atlantic Federation of Musicians. The student will be graded by their supervising Instructor based on personal observation and on receipt of a signed evaluation from the Artistic Director of the Symphony. Normally there shall be only one such apprenticeship per season, and it is not renewable.

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