We
are excited to invite applications for an opening in the position of
Music Programme Administrator/Recorder Specialist Teacher. Based in
Hamburg, Eastern Cape, South Africa, the Music Programme
Administrator/Recorder Specialist Teacher will aid the Music
Programme Manager in advancing the music education and development of
students at our Music Academy, a flourishing music outreach programme
and integral part of the The Keiskamma Trust.
The
Keiskamma Music Academy
The
Academy was founded in 2006 by Helen Vosloo, one of South Africa’s
leading classical musicians. In 2013, one hundred and three children
and adolescents are students at the Music Academy and its expansion
project to neighbouring villages. Primary solo tuition is on
recorder; all students learn the basis of classical and indigenous
music through their recorder studies, in addition to theory classes
and ensemble work with indigenous African instruments. Highly
motivated senior students take up an orchestral instrument as well.
Over fifteen students now study a range of orchestral instruments
including cello, clarinet, flute, guitar, oboe, piano, trombone,
trumpet, and violin among others.
The
unique sound of the Music Academy Ensemble incorporates recorders,
orchestral instruments, and indigenous instruments including marimba,
uhadi bow, and drums. In 2011, our Ensemble toured to Cape Town and
Stellenbosch where twelve advanced students performed as soloists
with Camerata Tinta Barocca. This was followed by a Christmas tour of
the Garden Route with performances at exclusive resorts and game
parks. In 2012, our Standard Bank Ovation Award-winning production at
the National Arts Festival was followed with a series of performances
for the French Season in South Africa 2012. In 2013, four students
had the opportunity to perform in Hamburg, Germany to celebrate the
exhibition of The Keiskamma Altar work at Christuskirche Wandsbeck.
Following that was a presentation of Keiskamma Carnival in the Arena
Programme of the Grahamstown National Arts Festival. The Keiskamma
Music Academy is currently preparing for their new production,
'Indalo' (Nature), to showcase at The National Arts Festival in
Grahamstown in July 2015.
Music
Programme Administrator/Recorder Specialist Teacher.
The
incoming Music Programme Administrator/Recorder Specialist Teacher
will be hired on a one-year renewable contract with a preliminary
probation period of six months. Applications are welcome from South
Africa and internationally. Preference will be given to applicants
with a strong background in recorder performance and teaching, but
all applications with music education qualifications will be
considered. We look forward to welcoming a new Music Programme
Administrator/Recorder Specialist Teacher at an exciting time of
program expansion and broadening horizons specifically for
community-wide sustainability and youth development work. The ideal
candidate will continue the rigour and excellence of the existing
programme while bringing in their own new ideas and unique
strengths.
Desired
Qualifications
Bachelors
Skills
Required
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Bachelors in music performance or related field
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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A strong record of teaching and dedication to teaching excellence
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Experience in an administrative role
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Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently
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Good time-management, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
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Comfortable working in a small collaborative team environment
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Takes pleasure in enabling and supporting others to be effective in
their work
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Ability to handle a diverse workload and multitask as needed
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Experience in music performance, music education, or music technology
desired
Remuneration:
R120 000 per annum based on qualifications and experience.
Starting
date: 15 April 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Primary
Responsibilities:
1.
Education: Assist the Music Programme Manager in the music education
of over one hundred and three students, including recorder lessons,
orchestral lessons, music theory, aural skills, and basic
musicianship; facilitate and deliver solo and ensemble music tuition,
primarily on the recorder; supervise the selection of appropriate
solo and ensemble repertoire, following the UNISA syllabus for solo
repertoire in preparation for exams; assist in the coordination of
new ensemble music arrangements from internal or external composers;
assist in the supervision of preparation and entry for practical and
theory exams and competitions; plan and deliver music workshops for
the full student enrollment; facilitate education on indigenous
instruments, including but not limited to marimbas and traditional
Xhosa instruments; assist in the supervision and training of student
teachers; encourage a music pedagogy that strives for excellence and
uplift; cultivate a positive learning atmosphere.
2.
Performance Management: Prepare students for performances; plan
concert programmes; assist with the preparation of concert
publications, including promotional materials and posters; assist
with concert organization and marketing; assist in the development of
repertoire for major productions, such as the National Arts Festival,
tour programs, or recording projects.
3.
Operational and Administrative Responsibilities: Supervise the
maintenance of all Music Academy property, including instruments,
music library, and buildings; assist with publicity, including blog
writing, newsletters, YouTube, Facebook, and interviews; assist with
administrative reporting.
Applicants
are welcomed to apply via UK Music Jobs for an information package
including a detailed job description and background on our Music
Academy.
All
applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and curriculum
vitae which outline the applicant’s experience as relevant to the
job description, as well as email and phone contact details for two
references who can speak to the applicant’s experience in music
education.
Please
email simon@keiskamma.org for applications or for any extra
information.
