Primary SchoolBand Conductor - Hornsby

[Lorraine Manifold]

 

Hornsby Heights Public School is a public primary school in Sydney’s North. Our school band program operates as a shared program between the P&C and school. We welcome students in years 3 to 6 to our 3 bands; Training, Concert (intermediate) and Stage Band. We have enjoyed years of success both in competitions and Eisteddfods and in encouraging a love of band and performance within our students. Most of our students continue music into their High School years. 

We seek an enthusiastic, inspiring and caring musician who enjoys rehearsing, conducting and working with ensembles to develop a love of music. There is also the possibility of daytime instrumental tutoring of band members at school (Subject to the availability of rooms and the tuition needs of the program). 

Commencing in Term 1 2018, we have a vacancy for a conductor for our Training band. 

Under the guidance of Mr Mark Strykowsi, Band Program Director, the successful applicant will be responsible for: 

• leading weekly rehearsals for Training band. 
• developing students’ ensemble skills 
• choice of repertoire 
• conducting the band during performances, assisting with our annual Training Band recruitment process, attending twice yearly after-school band workshops and our a 2 day Band Camp in Term 2. 

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Music qualifications in education, performance or similar 
• Experience teaching instrumental music to children 
• Demonstrated ability to engage, motivate and encourage students in their musical learning 
• Ability to conduct bands of beginning students 
• Communication and liaison skills 
• Availability for rehearsals from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm weekly on Tuesday 

In line with our commitment to a child safe environment, the successful applicant must have a current working with children check. 

Enquiries welcome from interested applicants via band...@gmail.com. 

Applications including a cover letter, resume and contact details of at least three referees should be emailed by Friday 24th November. 

Remuneration negotiable based on qualifications and experience. 

Lynne Kemp 

HHPS Band Co-ordinator 

E: band...@gmail.com 

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The diversity in the human family
should be the cause of love and harmony
as it is in music where many different notes
blend together in the making of a perfect chord.
                                           -- 'Abdu'l-Bahá

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Lorraine Manifold

M.A. Vocal Pedagogy, B.A. Honours Music

ANCA VIC/TAS Committee member

Singing, French & Beginner Piano Lessons - Virtues Project TM Facilitator - French Vocal Coach - Conductor of the Perfect Chord choir - Artistic Director of the Baha'i Choral Festival - Bahai Choral Music

 "The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” ~ Henry Van Dyke