Job Listings
Head of Academic Music
Posted: 27 January 2010
Employer: Tonbridge School
Location: Tonbridge
A good honours graduate is required for September 2010 to join a very strong department and to teach Music up to A level and Oxbridge standard.
A willingness to contribute to the co-curricular and pastoral life of the school will be expected.
Salary on the school’s own scale.
Single or married accommodation can be available.
Applications should be made by Friday 12th February 2010
To obtain an application pack see our website.
e-mail: hmsec@tonbridge-school.org
Telephone: 01732 365555
www.tonbridge-school.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
An Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure will be required
Teacher of Music
Posted: 27 January 2010
Employer: Tonbridge School
Location: Tonbridge
A good honours graduate is required for September 2010 to join a very strong department and to teach Music and help lead ensembles.
A willingness to contribute to the co-curricular and pastoral life of the school will be expected.
Salary on the school’s own scale.
Single or married accommodation can be available.
Applications should be made by Friday 12th February 2010
To obtain an application pack see our website.
e-mail: hmsec@tonbridge-school.org
Telephone: 01732 365555
www.tonbridge-school.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
An Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure will be required
Artist Development Assistant
Posted: 4 February 2010
Employer: Aldeburgh Music
Location: Aldeburgh
Contract: 6 months (from April 2010)
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Through its Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme, Aldeburgh Music is the UK’s leading provider of professional development for musicians.
It also runs the world-famous Aldeburgh Festival and a year round programme of events and creative residencies at Snape Maltings on the Suffolk coast.
We require an Administrator with exceptional organisational skills to provide support for all aspects of our Artist Development work including courses, concerts and residencies.
Please email: jalexander@aldeburgh.co.uk for further details and an application form.
Closing date for applications 19 February 2010
Female Singer (Mezzo-Soprano)
Posted: 2 February 2010
Employer: DV8
AUDITIONS 2010 BY INVITATION ONLY
Re-staging / tour of Strange Fish... late 2010 into 2011
For the first time in DV8’s history, Lloyd Newson would like to rework one of his classic productions, Strange Fish.
The work toured internationally to great acclaim in 1992 and was turned into a film for the BBC the following year, winning numerous awards.
The work is an exploration into a woman’s search for friendship, love and faith, featuring an original score by Jocelyn Pook and Adrian Johnston.
DV8 Physical Theatre is looking for a FEMALE SINGER (MEZZO-SOPRANO) for the revival of Strange Fish
Rehearsals from October to December 2010, touring January to June 2011
You will need:
Vocal versatility and agility, strong physicality and an open mind
Previous theatrical experience an advantage.
Please send CV and a DVD or video link of your work to:
dv8@artsadmin.co.uk
or
DV8 Physical Theatre
Toynbee Studios
28 Commercial Street, London, E1 6AB
Closing date for receipt of applications: 22 February 2010
Auditions (by invitation only) will be held in early March 2010.
DV8 Physical Theatre is an equal opportunities employer.
Examiners for GCE Music Technology
Posted: 28 January 2010
Employer: Edexcel
Edexcel is recruiting Examiners for GCE Music Technology
We have vacancies for part-time examiners for the summer 2010 exams series, and are keen to receive applications from musicians with the relevant knowledge and skills.
Examining offers an excellent opportunity to gain greater insight into the assessment of candidates as well as forming part of your continuous professional development. Our comprehensive standardisation programme ensures you are fully trained and provides you with expert support throughout the marking period.
New examiner training will take place on 29th June, and marking in early July. With an average allocation your fee would be £700 -£1000.
For our online application form and further details please visit:
http://www.edexcel.com/i-am-a/teacher/aa-recruit/vacancies/Pages/home.aspx
Closing date: 22 February 2010
For queries contact:
AAresourcing.relations@edexcel.com
Choral Director
Posted: 28 January 2010
Employer: Bath Abbey
Location: Bath
BATH ABBEY SCHOOLS’ SINGING PROGRAMME
CHORAL DIRECTOR (full-time)
Bath Abbey wishes to appoint a choral director for its innovative schools’ singing programme.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively in local schools and support the Director of Music in maintaining the excellent choral tradition of the Abbey.
Salary c£25,000.
Further information from: Mrs Carol Bissex, Bath Abbey Office, 12 Kingston Buildings, Bath BA1 1LT or email: cbissex@bathabbey.org.
Closing date for applications: 26th February 2010.
Interviews to be held on: 16th and 17th March.
Visting Teachers of Singing and Violin
Posted: 28 January 2010
Employer: Wellington College
Location: Crowthorne, Berkshire
Visiting Teacher of Singing (from April 2010)
Visiting Teacher of Violin (from September 2010)
Masterclasses in 2009 by Remus Azoitei, Ian Clarke, Roderick Williams, the Maggini Quartet, London Mozart Players, Øystein Baadsvik and Emma Johnson.
Large number of scholarships, Specialist Music Scheme, Concerto opportunities, recording studio, international tours.
For further information, please contact:
t: +44 (0)1344 444201 e: music@wellingtoncollege.org.uk
www.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/vacancies
Posts are subject to enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.
The College is committed to equality and diversity and is a registered charity.
Musical Director
Posted: 28 January 2010
Employer: Cantorum
Location: Cookham, Berkshire
Cantorum Choir is seeking a Musical Director to start in May 2010.
Based in Cookham, Berkshire, Cantorum Choir is a 40 strong mixed voice choir committed to high standards and enjoyment.
For more information visit www.cantorumchoir.org.uk
or contact the chairman by email: philip.martineau@virgin.net.
Closing date: Friday 26 February 2010
Graduate Music Assistant
Posted: 28 January 2010
Employer: Abingdon School
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Graduate Music Assistant
A newly qualified music graduate is sought for this residential one-year post in a lively and distinguished music department.
The successful applicant will be motivated and well-organised and a first study keyboard player.
Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Further details and application form from:
The Director of Music, Michael Stinton,
Abingdon School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1DE
Telephone 01235 849110 and 849027; fax 01235 849110
e-mail michael.stinton@abingdon.org.uk
http://www.abingdon.org.uk
Music Contracts Manager
Posted: 28 January 2010
Employer: Oxford University Press
Location: Oxford
Music Contracts Manager
Salary in the region of £24,000 depending on skills and experience.
Oxford University Press is one of the world’s leading publishers of classical and educational music, with particular strengths in our broad ranges of choral, orchestral, and easy instrumental titles.
We publish and distribute our music worldwide. Our Music Rights & Contracts team administers the issue and maintenance of publishing agreements and licences for our Music titles, and is responsible for licensing Music rights for performance, broadcast, and in all media.
We require a full time Contracts Manager to join the Rights & Contracts team. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing the issue of all agreements and licences supporting OUP’s own Music publications, and working with editors to ensure that best terms are obtained, while ensuring contracts are concluded in
time for publication.
The Manager will also be responsible for registering works with music collecting societies and other bodies, and dealing with reversions, reassignments, and general contractual and royalty queries. The Manager will
work closely with the Rights & Licensing Manager, and will be supported by an Administrator, working for the whole team.
Applicants will have substantial experience in managing contracts and licences in a publishing environment and ideally have a background in the classical sector of printed music. Applicants will have the ability to work within a team and to manage a busy and substantial workload, while maintaining a thorough attention
to detail.
Excellent personal and business interface skills are required for contacts with editors and production staff in-house, and with a range of composers, editors, and authors.
Closing date: 9 February 2010
To apply for this role please visit http://ukjobs.oup.com
OUP offers excellent benefits including final salary pension scheme, 25 days’
holiday, on-site restaurant, 50% discount on OUP books, fully equipped on-site
gym, and flexible start/finish times.
Accompanist/Assistant Conductor
Posted: 28 January 2010
Employer: The Bach Choir
Location: London
Accompanist/Assistant Conductor required from September 2010 to accompany rehearsals of this world-famous choir and assist Musical Director, David Hill.
Fees by negotiation.Details of the role available at
www.thebachchoir.org.uk/aacspec.pdf
Applicants should respond by e-mail, to applications@thebachchoir.org.uk, with a CV and
a short paragraph explaining why they are interested in the position.
Closing date: Monday 12 April 2010
Choir Adminstrator
Posted: 28 January 2010
Employer: Farnham Youth Choir
Location: Farnham
Farnham Youth Choir, based in Farnham, Surrey, is seeking to appoint an experienced administrator from the beginning of April 2010.
The appointee will support and assist in the management and development of this internationally acclaimed youth choir organisation.
The post will be home-office based and the hours will equate to 15 - 20 hours per week, predominantly in school term times.
Some regular early evening and occasional weekend hours will be required.
Excellent IT skills and own transport essential.
Detailed job description available from our website
www.fyc.org.uk or by post from the Musical Director
David Victor-Smith MBE at davidvs@care4free.net. Tel: 01252 717173
Closing date for applications: 19th February 2010
Assistant Director of Music
Posted: 13 January 2010
Employer: Exeter Cathedral
Location: Exeter
Exeter Cathedral
The Dean and Chapter wish to appoint an Assistant Director of Music for September 2010.
You will need to be:
• An excellent organist and aspiring choral director
• Excited by the chance to develop wide musical styles
• Sympathetic to the mission of an English Cathedral
• Prepared to take your skills outside the Cathedral
This is a full-time post with accommodation or an accommodation allowance.
Applications packs available from:
Mr Tom Salmon,
The Department of Liturgy and Music
1 The Cloisters, Exeter, EX1 1HS
Tel: 01392 285984 email: liturgy@exeter-cathedral.org.uk
Closing date: 12th February. Interviews: 15 & 16 March
Artistic Director
Posted: 11 January 2010
Employer: Music in the Round
Location: Sheffield
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
“Music in the Round has revolutionised the way people listen to music”
Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3, In Tune
Music in the Round seeks a forward-looking, creative and motivated artistic director for its national touring programme and Sheffield based concert series.
Music in the Round is well known for its unique style of concerts; informal, intimate and inspiring.
As artistic leader of this pioneering organisation you will have a strong vision of the power of music, especially chamber music, to excite and engage audiences, musicians and communities.
This is a free-lance contract for the equivalent of a .4 post to start June 2010. Annual fee £21,500.
The deadline for applications is Monday 22nd February.
Interviews w/c 1st March 2010.
Application pack and further information available from
www.musicintheround.co.uk
or call Deborah Chadbourn,
on 0114 281 4660
deborah@musicintheround.co.uk
Music in the Round is funded by: logos ACE, SCC, MVAT
Registered charity number; 326811
Musician or Bugler
Posted: 7 January 2010
Employer: The Royal Marines Band Service
Location: Worldwide
Musician or Bugler
Want a uniquely life-changing and fulfilling musical career?
You can apply now for the prestigious Royal Marines Band Service (RMBS) auditions 2010, taking place next March, June and July.
Travel the world
If you successfully pass the recruitment process and audition you will travel the world as part of an internationally renowned orchestra, playing their chosen instrument at the very highest level.
Perform on any stage
RMBS Musicians and Buglers experience truly rewarding careers, performing on any stage, from state occasions, to concerts in front of thousands of people and at major sporting events.
Experience the life!
You can get a real experience of why auditioning for the RMBS could be the start of an exciting life and musical career by attending one of the career acquaint visits. These are held four times a year in Portsmouth. You can also arrange for your school, college or organisation to receive a highly informative and enjoyable presentation on what it’s like to be part of the RMBS and the unrivalled creative opportunities to be enjoyed.
Unique fully-funded degree – and salary
The RMBS offers a unique fully-funded BMus (Hons) degree. This strongly vocational degree has gained a reputation for its ability to bring a wide range of musical talent to the world stage. While studying for this highly respected civilian qualification you will be paid a full salary.
Find out more
You can begin the recruitment process that, if successful, will lead to an audition by calling 08456 00 37 77 or can find out more by visiting royalmarines.mod.uk/audition
For further information or to book a presentation or acquaint visit email: ian.davies280@mod.uk or call 08456 00 37 77.
Various Teaching Positions
Posted: 6 January 2010
Employer: E.A.S.S Saturday Centre
London Borough of Enfield and at the E.A.S.S Saturday Centre
We believe that making music makes a difference and has the power to
transform lives
The E.A.S.S. provides instrumental music tuition in schools throughout the London Borough of Enfield.
We are looking for enthusiastic, committed teachers who would like to work with all
our children and young people and help them fulfil their musical potential
WE NEED TUTORS WHO CAN TEACH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUMENTS:
Electronic Keyboard, Piano, Violin, Viola ‘Cello, Double Bass,
Guitar (Acoustic/Lead/Bass),
Mixed Woodwind, Double Reed, Recorder, Mixed Brass,
drumkit and Voice
WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR:
Vocal specialists and instrumental tutors (including World Music), who have
experience of leading Whole Class Instrumental and Vocal Tuition (WCIVT)
Successful applicants are appointed to a panel of music tutors from which
individuals will be offered work as it becomes available. Hours by negotiation.
Ensemble work may also be available
Please send a letter of application (stating where you saw this advertisement), CV
and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees to:
Mrs K Hember,
Manager of Enfield Arts Support Service,
Nightingale Road, Edmonton, London N9 8AJ
Tel: 020 8807 8881, Fax: 020 8351 1090
E-mail: tutorcv@enfieldartssupportservice.org.uk
Website: www.enfieldartssupportservice.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 9 February 2010
All schools and services in Enfield are committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all workers and employees within
Enfield are expected to share this commitment.
Advertising Sales
Posted: 23 November 2009
Employer: Rhinegold Publishing
Location: Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2
Start Date: Immediate
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Rhinegold Publishing is currently looking for members of staff to join its advertising sales team. You will ideally have some experience in sales but this isn't essential.
What we're looking for are people that are keen to perform well in a successful team. You should have a good telephone manner and excellent communication skills. You will need to be a motivated, hard worker who is keen to advance their career as well as being organised and capable of working to strict deadlines.
This is an excellent vacancy for any recent graduate. Our publications are the leading classical music and music education magazines in the UK so some interest in this field is desirable.
If you'd like to hear more please send your CV and a covering letter to neil.cording@rhinegold.co.uk
We are looking for people to start immediately!
