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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>The Banff Centre is looking for a qualified individual to fill the position of Assistant Piano Technician.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The job title may be somewhat misleading; jobs with this title at some institutions often involve practice-room tuning and not much more.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>However, the duties associated with this position are varied and rewarding.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The successful candidate must have significant concert and rebuilding experience.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Teaching/mentoring is also an important component of the job.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>For more information on the position and how to apply, go to</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Or, if copying and pasting that URL doesn't work, go to <A href="http://www.banffcentre.ca">www.banffcentre.ca</A> and follow the links.</FONT></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN lang=EN-CA>A few things to note:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>1. Although the physical surroundings in </SPAN><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN lang=EN-CA>Banff</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN lang=EN-CA> are beautiful, and great skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities are right on your doorstep, finding adequate housing can be very difficult.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>And said housing can be rather expensive.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Most newcomers to the area start off with a less-than-ideal housing situation and search for something better once they are here.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>2. The Music & Sound staff are a great group of people to work with; the working atmosphere is very
co-operative.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>3. The piano inventory is aging, but quite serviceable.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>4. The users of the pianos are mostly accomplished or emerging artists, not undergrad-level students.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They are generally quite respectful of the instruments, and appreciative of high-quality service.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>5. Non-Canadians are welcome to apply for this position.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Thanks,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:PersonName><SPAN lang=EN-CA><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Albert Picknell</FONT></SPAN></st1:PersonName></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Head Piano Technician,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN lang=EN-CA>The </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN lang=EN-CA>Banff</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN lang=EN-CA> Centre<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV></td></tr></table><br>
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