Released on: January 3, 2008, 1:32 am

Press Release Author: Cultural Center of the Philippines

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), the Philippines'
premier orchestra and the resident orchestra of the Cultural Center of the
Philippines (CCP), is in need of a Music Director and Principal Conductor whose term
will commence on May 2009 and end on April 30, 2012.

Press Release Body:
The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), the Philippines' premier orchestra and
the resident orchestra of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), is in need
of a Music Director and Principal Conductor whose term will commence on May 2009 and
end on April 30, 2012.

The main tasks of the Music Director is the following:

. Prepare and oversee the implementation of a three -year plan for the orchestra,
covering thrusts, programs, concert seasons, training of musicians and other related
activities.
. Conduct daily rehearsals of the orchestra.
. Program PPO performances, recommend and initiate negotiations with guest artists
. Conduct a certain number of performances per month.

The Music Director and Principal Conductor shall be paid a monthly salary of $3,000
(Three Thousand US Dollars), subject to appropriate tax for foreign workers and
shall be provided accommodations.

Interested conductors must submit the following requirements below and answer the
following question: What is your vision for the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra?

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Repertoire List
3. List of orchestral performances conducted (inclusive of dates and program)


Deadline of submission of requirements is on January 31, 2008. Please e-mail
information to ccp.musicdivision@yahoo.com or send materials to the following
address:

Music Division
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Roxas Blvd., Pasay City 1300
Philippines

Information on the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra may be obtained from the CCP
Website at www.culturalcenter.gov.ph.




Web Site: http://www.culturalcenter.gov.ph

Contact Details: CCP COmplex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, 632 832-11125 loc. 1605,
ccp.musicdivision@yahoo.com