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Cello Teacher (Must also be willing to teach Double Bass)
Posted: 8 March 2010
Employer: The British School Al Khubairat
Location: Abu Dhabi
Dynamic and enthusiastic Cello teacher required to join an established team of musicians giving instrumental tuition throughout the day to students in 7-18 age range. (Ability to teach other instruments an advantage.)
Required for September 2010
A strong commitment to extra-curricular activities is essential. Suggested areas of extra-curricular involvement for the successful candidate: Conducting one of the school’s String orchestras, music theory class, running a Junior Cello ensemble (around 15 students), supporting full Orchestra.
The British School is one of the most prestigious schools in the Middle East with a strong commitment to the Performing Arts.
The package on offer includes:
• Tax-free Instructor’s salary
• Medical Insurance
• Flights
• Accommodation
Please fax or email a letter of application and full CV no later than 19 March 2010 to:
Mr P Coackley, Principal, The British School Al Khubairat
Tel: +9712 446 2280 Fax +9712 446 1915
Email: principal@britishschool.sch.ae
Interviews will be held before the end of March 2010
Candidates who have not been contacted by this time should presume their application to be unsuccessful
Singing Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Posted: 12 March 2010
Employer: Guildford High School
Location: Guildford
Singing Teacher (Maternity cover) to commence September 2010 for two terms.
Guildford High School is a successful, academically selective day school for girls aged 4-18.
A well-qualified and enthusiastic singing teacher is required to join a large, flourishing and dynamic department for two full days’ teaching, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from September 2010.
Further information and an application form are available from our website www.guildfordhigh.surrey.sch.uk or by contacting the HR Assistant on 01483 561440 or e-mail susan.mooney@church-schools.com
The closing date for applications is at midday on Friday 19th March 2010.
Interviews will be held week commencing 22nd March 2010.
GHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Criminal Records Bureau
Viola Teacher
Posted: 11 March 2010
Employer: The Latymer School
Location: Edmonton, London
Viola Teacher (5 hours per week) required from the summer term to join a team of 3 full-time staff and 26 visiting instrumental teachers in a thriving music department.
The ability to teach violin and to take string sectionals would be an advantage.
Applications with full CV and names and contact details of two referees should be sent to:
Dr Jim Harrison, Head of Music, The Latymer School, Haselbury Road, Edmonton, London N9 9TN
Tel: 020 8807 4037
Fax: 020 8887 8111
Email: hrs@latymer.co.uk
Deadline: Thursday 25th March 2010
Music Department Administrator
Posted: 11 March 2010
Employer: The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School
Location: Kensington, London
The Governors of this extremely popular, heavily over-subscribed, high-performing and very successful Catholic Comprehensive School for Boys (roll 944; mixed Sixth Form of 341), in the trusteeship of the Diocese of Westminster, require for September 2010 a Music Department Administrator
Starting Salary: £16,003 - £18,000
This is an opportunity to join a large, flourishing Music Department housed in exceptional facilities.
The full-time position will involve assisting the Director of Music in the day to day running of the Department, supporting the work of the large team of visiting instrumental teachers, administrating the finances of Instrumental Lessons and the Vaughan Centre for Young Musicians and liaising with parents and pupils.
The successful applicant will have secure musical knowledge and excellent people skills.
Good knowledge of ICT (familiarity with appropriate computing and IT procedures, including word processing (Word) and spreadsheets (Excel), databases and use of the Internet) will be necessary.
Experience of music technology would be considered an advantage.
Opportunities to be involved in the music work of the department could be made available where appropriate.
Further details and a full job description are available from www.cvms.co.uk
CLOSING DATE: 6 April 2010 at 3 p.m.
INTERVIEW DATE: 16 April 2010
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.
Tenor Lay Clerk
Posted: 11 March 2010
Employer: St George's Chapel
Location: Windsor Castle
The Dean and Canons of Windsor invite applications for the post of TENOR LAY CLERK
Closing date Friday 23 April 2010
Auditions and interview on Tuesday 4 May 2010
Further details from:
The Chapter Office, The Cloisters
Windsor Castle, Berkshire SL4 1NJ
Tel: 01753 848888 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
chapteroffice@stgeorges-windsor.org
or see our website:
Assistant Conductor
Posted: 9 March 2010
Employer: Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Location: Glasgow
The RSNO is on e of Europe’s leading orchestras, which enjoys great critical acclaim under the leadership of Music Director , Stéphane Denève.
The RSNO seeks to appoint a talented Assistant Conductor to a three year contract, commencing in autumn 2010.
The Assistant Conductor will assist in rehearsal and serve as cover conductor for the Music Director and guest conductors; serve as primary conductor for all educational programming; represent the RSNO at public events; and be an active participant in engaging audiences and communities throughout Scotland.
The Assistant Conductor will benefit from ongoing evaluation and support of the Music Director, guest conductors, and player-mentors in the Orchestra; will gain first-hand experience of working in a large organisation; and will develop conducting, leadership and public address skills required of conductors today.
The successful candidate will be capable of rehearsing and conducting concerts to a high standard with limited rehearsal time, committed to engaging with audiences and the public, and will maintain his/her principal residence in Scotland.
Salary is negotiable.
Highly qualified applicants please send a letter of interest, CV , repertoire list, video (DVD ) work sample, and full contact information for three professional references by 30 March to:
Assistant Conductor Search, Royal Scottish National Orchestra,
73 Claremont Street, Glasgow, G3 7JB
Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.
Auditions by invitation: 7 May 2010 in Glasgow
Repetiteur Fellowship
Posted: 8 March 2010
Employer: RSAMD Alexander Gibson Opera School and Scottish Opera
Location: Glasgow
Scottish Opera/RSAMD Repetiteur Fellowship
£10,000 per annum
Supported by Musicians Benevolent Fund.
Applications are invited for this trainee position for 2010/11.
Candidates to be resident in Glasgow for the duration of the award, and will be responsible to both Scottish Opera and the RSAMD Alexander Gibson Opera School. Applicants must be UK or Irish citizens or have UK residency for at least 3 years.
Letter of application to be received by 18 April 2010, accompanied by two references from musicians of standing and a full CV to:
Iona Jack, Scheduling Officer and PA to Head of Music, Scottish Opera, 39 Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow G2 4PT. Email: Iona.Jack@scottishopera.org.uk
Auditions in Glasgow during April and May 2010.
Repetiteur Scholarships
Applications are also invited for three further scholarships awarded for repetiteurs within the RSAMD Alexander Gibson Opera School.
Candidates should apply for the PG Dip (Repetiteur) course through CUKAS by 18 April 2010.
Application information is available from Susan Lee: s.lee1@rsamd.ac.uk
Ensemble Manager
Posted: 4 March 2010
Employer: Exaudi
Location: London
EXAUDI is a young and dynamic organisation, giving performances of the most exciting modern music in prestigious festivals and venues around the world.
EXAUDI is creating a new part-time role of Ensemble Manager within its staff. The Ensemble Manager will have high-level arts management experience, ideally some legal or financial expertise, and excellent administrative skills.
For more information, please visit http://www.exaudi.org.uk/news.php.
Applications/enquiries should be sent to juliet@exaudi.org.uk.
Deadline for applications: Friday 26 March 2010.
Assistant Director of Music
Posted: 3 March 2010
Employer: St Edward's School Oxford
Location: Oxford
A well-qualified and inspirational teacher and musician is required from September 2010, to play an important role in this thriving and high-profile department.
The successful candidate will be involved in practical music at all levels, and should show an ability to enthuse students of all ages, levels and abilities.
They will be involved in academic and/or instrumental teaching, as well as helping to lead the department, and should be willing to participate fully in the life of a busy boarding school.
St Edward’s has its own salary scale and benefits; accommodation may be available.
St Edward’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.
Completed application forms, accompanied by a CV (if desired), should be sent as soon as possible to the Warden, St Edward’s School, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 7NN.
Closing date: 17th March 2010. Interviews will be held on 23rd March 2010.
A recruitment pack may be obtained from the Warden’s Secretary at the above address or from the School
website: www.stedwards.oxon.sch.uk
Telephone: 01865 319229
email: wardensec@stedwards.oxon.sch.uk
Registered Charity No: 309681
Gap Year Choral Scholarships
Posted: 24 February 2010
Employer: Sherborne School
Location: Dorset
GAP YEAR CHORAL SCHOLARS to start 1 September 2010
1 Alto, 1 Tenor and 1 Bass
An opportunity to sing in the Abbey men and boys’ choir, the school’s various choirs and to work within the Music Department and other departments at the two schools.
Generous remuneration, free board and accommodation within the town and some free singing lessons.
Closing date for applications: Saturday, 20 March 2010
For more information please contact:
The Director of Music, Sherborne School
Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AP
Tel: 01935 810518 email: jhenderson@sherborne.org
www.sherborne.org
Sherborne School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Criminal Records Bureau.
Head of Brass, Wind and Percussion
Posted: 23 February 2010
Employer: Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Location: London
Salary: £48,030 - £56,430 pa
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is looking for a Head of Wind, Brass & Percussion commencing September 2010.
The successful candidate will assume overall responsibility for the direction, organisation and development of the department in order to educate and inspire students to reach their full potential.
They will ensure the smooth running and development of the teaching programmes as well as the performance and workshop opportunities that grow from them.
They will also undertake some teaching according to specialism and interest.
With a substantial experience working in a higher education environment, the successful candidate will have a track record in curriculum development and leading workshops.
An ability to inspire, encourage and lead both students and staff is essential.
To apply online, please visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/jobs.
Alternatively, please contact the Corporate Recruitment Unit on 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone)
or email: cru@cityoflondon.gov.uk quoting reference number GS053.
Closing date: 12pm, Monday 15th March 2010
Head of Strings
Posted: 23 February 2010
Employer: Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Location: London
Salary: £48,030 - £56,430 pa
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is looking for a Head of Strings commencing September 2010.
The successful candidate will assume overall responsibility for the organisation, direction and development of the department in order to educate and inspire students to reach their full potential.
They work closely with the Guildhall School’s management to ensure the smooth running of the Strings programmes and of the performance and workshop opportunities that grow from them.
They will also undertake some teaching according to own specialism and interest. With substantial experience working in a higher education environment, the successful candidate will have a track record in curriculum development and leading workshops.
An ability to inspire, encourage and lead both students and staff is essential.
To apply online, please visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/jobs.
For more details and an application pack please go to www.gsmd.ac.uk/school/introduction/job_vacancies.
Alternatively, please contact the Corporate Recruitment Unit on 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) or email: cru@cityoflondon.gov.uk quoting reference number GS054.
A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
Closing date: 12pm, Monday 22nd March 2010
Head of Strings
Posted: 23 February 2010
Employer: Uppingham School
Location: Rutland
Uppingham School, founded in 1584, is a leading independent co-educational boarding school, with 790 pupils and over 480 staff located in 75 buildings on a 120-acre estate. It is one of the UK’s leading non-specialist schools for music.
An inspirational musician is sought to lead a thriving String Faculty, joining a team of nine full-time and 45 part-time staff in the Music Department.
Uppingham is renowned for the excellence and ambition of its music-making and this is a wonderful opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join a department where both academic and extra-curricular music are popular and successful.
For further information please visit our website: www.uppingham.co.uk Applications must be made using the School’s application form, which can be found on our website, or requested via email: hr@uppingham.co.uk.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.
Completed applications should reach The HR Department, at Uppingham School, Hawley, High Street West, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9QD or be emailed to the address above by 9a.m. Monday 15th March 2010.
Head of Instrumental Studies (Part-time)
Posted: 23 February 2010
Employer: St Edmund's School
Location: Canterbury
Head of Instrumental Studies (Part-time)
Required for September 2010
A highly experienced professional performer, instrumental and academic teacher (as appropriate) and ensemble director who also possesses the management skills to lead a large team of visiting staff.
A willingness to be fully involved in the busy life of this dynamic and successful music department is essential.
Application forms and further particulars can be obtained from the School’s website or by email headmaster@stedmunds.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 15th March, 2010 with interviews taking place during the week beginning Monday 22nd March, 2010.
St Edmund’s School Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an equal opportunities employer.
The successful applicant will undergo child protection screening.
St Edmund’s School Canterbury CT2 8HU
Tel 01227 475600 www.stedmunds.org.uk
Musical Director
Posted: 9 February 2010
Employer: Penn Singers
Location: Wolverhampton
Penn Singers seek a new Musical Director (MD) to succeed the present MD who will be retiring in July 2010.
We are a mixed voice choir of 70 members with a reputation for a very good standard of performance. The newly appointed MD will be strongly supported by a well organised and enthusiastic committee.
The choir rehearses on a Monday evening at Penn United Reformed Church in Wolverhampton.
The choir’s repertoire is wide and varied – classical, religious, folk, popular music and songs from the stage and screen.
A suitable remuneration will be subject to negotiation.
For application details and further information please contact:-
Anita Morris
Tel: 01902 897545
Email: anitam29@aol.com
The closing date for applications is March 26th 2010.
Weekend Strings School Study Leader
Posted: 9 February 2010
Employer: Sage Gateshead
Location: Sheffield
“The Sage Gateshead has quickly become one of the world’s most admired centres for music”
(The Times, October 2008)
Weekend Strings School Study Leader
For further details and an application form visit www.thesagegateshead.org or telephone 0191 4434598
Pianist
Posted: 9 February 2010
Employer: Luton Choral Society
Location: Luton
Luton Choral Society is looking for an experienced pianist to play for its Tuesday evening rehearsals.
Rehearsals are held in Luton, during term time, from 7:30-9:30.
The appointment would begin in April 2010.
Further details can be found on our website: http://www.lutonchoralsociety.org.uk
Principal Conductor
Posted: 9 February 2010
Employer: Royal Academy of Music Junior Department
Location: London
Principal Conductor: Junior Academy Symphony Orchestra
Junior Academy offers courses on Saturdays during term time at the Royal Academy of Music to talented and committed young musicians aged 12-18.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced orchestral conductor, from September 2010. Duties include conducting Junior Academy’s prestigious Symphony Orchestra, chamber music coaching and conducting classes.
For full details please contact the Junior Academy office or visit www.ram.ac.uk/jobs.
Deadline for applications to be received: Saturday 20th March 2010.
Royal Academy of Music | Marylebone Road | London | NW1 5HT
Tel: 0207 873 7380 Email: juniors@ram.ac.uk
The Royal Academy of Music is committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
Chorus Master/Conductor
Posted: 9 February 2010
Employer: Hull Choral Union
Location: Hull
CHORUS MASTER/CONDUCTOR
The Hull Choral Union is seeking to appoint a Chorus Master/Conductor for the beginning of its 2010/11 season to start in September 2010.
Based in Hull the well-established mixed choir of nearly 100 singers presents 2 major concerts per year as well as regular performances of Handel’s Messiah and a Christmas Carol concert.
The Union is looking to appoint a Chorus Master who is well qualified, with experience in vocal technique and choral training and who has the skill and experience to conduct major performances with the choir and orchestras. The successful candidate will prepare the choir for each concert, with the assistance of the Society’s accompanist, conducting rehearsals held between 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm on Wednesdays.
An engaging personality and the ability to motivate amateur singers of all levels is essential. A Junior Chorus has recently been successfully formed and it is planned to also develop a Youth Choir.
Applications are invited by 16th March 2010, by letter with C.V. addressed to:-
Mrs S Goring, Secretary, 10 Beechdale, Cottingham, Hull, HU16 4RH
E-mail:- hcu@watson234.karoo.co.uk
Web Site www.hullchoralunion.org
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.
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
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!
