Julie Ann Link

Experience

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  Bassoon and Contrabassoon

  Jan 2008 - now

  Educator and Musician

  ORCHESTRA POSITIONSChristchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO), NZ, Associate Principal and Contra (2017 - 2023)West Texas Symphony Orchestra, West Texas Winds Woodwind Quintet, USA, Principal (2015 - 2017)Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO), NZ, Principal (Maternity Leave Contract 2014)Zürich Opera House, CH, Associate Principal and Contra (2013)Canton Symphony Orchestra, USA, Associate Principal (2010 - 2011)Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, USA, Associate Principal (2010 - 2011)ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, USA, Associate Principal and Contra (2010 - 2011)CityMusic Cleveland Orchestra, USA, Associate Principal (2010 - 2011)FREELANCE WORKNew Zealand Symphony Orchestra, NZ; Principal, Associate Principal, and Contra (2013 - 2023)APO, NZ, Principal, Associate Principal, and Contra (2014 - 2023)CSO, NZ, Principal, Associate Principal, and Contra (2013 - 2023)New Zealand Opera, NZ, Principal, Associate Principal, and Contra (2013 - 2023)Orchestra Wellington, NZ, Principal, Associate Principal, and Contra (2013 - 2023)Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, NZ, Principal, Associate Principal, and Contra (2013 - 2023)Opus Orchestra, NZ, Principal (2015 - 2023)Hawke's Bay Orchestra, NZ, Principal (2019 - 2023)Big Spring Symphony Orchestra, USA, Principal (2016)Southbank Sinfonia Orchestra, UK (Contract Offered 2014)Ossiach Academy Orchestra, AUT, Principal (2013)Neues Symphonie Orchester Basel, CH, Principal (2011)Jungend Symphonie Orchester Zürich, CH, Principal (2011)Castleton Music Festival, Virginia, USA, Principal, Associate Principal, and Contra (2011)Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, USA, Associate Principal (2008)TEACHING POSITIONSPrivate Bassoon Studio, USA and NZ (2008 - 2023)University of Canterbury, Assessor, NZ (2018-2019) Christchurch School of Music, Bassoon, Chamber Music, and Orff Schulwerk Staff, NZ (2014-2018)University of Texas Permian-Basin, Adjunct Bassoon Faculty, USA (2015-2017) Show less

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  Christchurch Symphony Orchestra

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Marketing and Communications Coordinator; Artistic Planning Assistant

  • Prepared reports to facilitate internal organization, database mail merges, and documentation of yearly activities.• Organized schedules, travel and visa requirements, and coordinated communications with guest conductors and artists.• Created "Meet the Musician" including interviews, videos, and blog posts for donors, chair sponsors, and audiences.

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  The University of Texas Permian Basin

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

  Adjunct Bassoon Faculty

  • Taught applied lessons to undergraduate and non-majors on bassoon, and performed in solo and/or joint faculty recitals. • Accessed instrumental juries for students at the end of each semester. • Actively recruited and served as a clinician in local and regional high schools, music events, and conferences.• Attended department and institutional meetings as needed.

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  Irelands - Christchurch Property Managers

  Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

  Property Manager Assistant

  • Organized rental contracts for Property Managers, and ran background checks on tenancy applicants for properties. • Lead rental viewings, and assisted with property inspections of tenants. • Updated Property Managers on potential new clients with properties to rent. • Stepped into Property Manager roles when they were on leave.• Submitted invoices to the Finance team for processing.

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  THE MUSIK LINK

  Jan 2020 - now

  Founder

  Providing a resource for people around the world to share, learn, and connect through music. • Leading growth in local and international communities through facilitating concerts and virtual discussions with experts.• Maintaining strong donor relations and stewardship plans to support the growth of this resource.• Recruiting students and professionals for 100% donation-based Infinite Sounds Music Fellowships in NZ and worldwide.• Providing international concerts in homeless shelters, foodbanks, busking, libraries, schools, nursing homes, and nature.• Giving free and open-to-the-public events through the Let’s Link Project so everyone has access without financial barriers.• Managing marketing, budget, website design, social media, scheduling, recruitment, audio recording, video editing, annual planning, grant writing, videography, and fundraising with YouTube, Donorbox, Stripe, Zoom, Calendly, and WordPress. Show less

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  Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Development Manager

  Facilitated virtual and in-person concerts and initiatives by remotely working in NZ while achieving fundraising goals based on unique audience needs in the local CA and international areas.• Cultivated positive relationships with Board, staff, organization members, donors, and musicians to drive revenue growth.• Ensured business plan is on target to exceed forecasted contributions while maintaining financial records, administration, analysis, and reports of donations through CRM DonorSnap, PayPal, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Workspace.• Strategically built membership, individual donations, and sponsorships through research and writing grant proposals.• Liaised programming with music education partners while supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Show less

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  Colburn School

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

  Music Academy Manager

  Leading comprehensive support for the day-to-day operations, administrative needs, and planning of the Music Academy. • Serving as the point person for all Music Academy-related communications, connecting regularly with students, parents/guardians, faculty, and staff. • Giving support and mentorship to Music Academy students on an ongoing basis.• Collecting information, organizing, and creating programs for all Music Academy concerts, liaising with additional institutional Units including the Community School, Trudl Zipper Dance Institute, and Conservatory, as well as with the Production, Audio/Visual, Piano Technology, Communications, Events, and Philanthropy Departments.• Interfacing regularly with the Residence Life team in support of the Music Academy students living on-campus, maintaining an awareness of all applicable policies and wellness programs, as well as assisting the Director of Admissions and Recruitment with the auditions, financial aid review, and correspondence with current and prospective applicants.• Scheduling and coordinating Music Academy events including concerts, seminars, workshops, masterclasses, and juries.• Preparing expense reports, invoices, and records for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Show less