The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at the National University of Singapore invites nominations and applications for the position of Deputy Director.
Established in 2001 through an agreement between the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, Yong Siew Toh is an autonomous school within the University and Singapore’s first conservatory. The school opened its doors to its first class of seventy undergraduates in 2003, and in five short years has established a reputation as one of the leading conservatories in Asia. Currently, 200 of Asia’s most talented young musicians come to the Conservatory from fourteen different countries, including China, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, as well as Singapore. Full scholarships (including fees and living support) are provided to all admitted students. The Conservatory offers a four-year, full-time undergraduate Bachelor of Music degree programme, originally based on the curriculum of the Peabody Institute, with a strong focus on music performance and music academics. All classes are conducted in English by an energetic and talented faculty. Students major in Performance (Piano and Orchestral Instruments) or Composition.
The Deputy Director will serve as second-in-command to the Director and will support the Conservatory’s educational mission and distinctive academic culture, assist its representation and advocacy to university administration, and provide counsel and leadership in support of the Conservatory’s strategic vision and fundraising efforts. Candidates should possess scholarly credentials that command the respect of the faculty and the University community, experience with and understanding of performance environments, demonstrated management and administrative skills, and the ability to identify and implement new opportunities for collaboration and development both within NUS and externally. A deep knowledge of the major issues facing professional music education and training in the 21st century is also important. A commitment to academic and artistic excellence is critical. Experience working with students from Asia is highly desirable.
The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory has retained the services of Auerbach Associates to assist with the search for the Deputy Director. Nominations and/or applications, accompanied by a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references, should be submitted to:
Ms. Kit J. Nichols
Auerbach Associates, Inc.
385 Concord Avenue, Suite103
Belmont, MA 02478 USA
Email: Caitlin@auerbach-assc.com
Phone: 617-451-0095
Fax: 617-489-9111
Electronic submissions preferred
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