Kingdom Brass Seek New \"Head of Percussion\"
Due to a recent resignation, a vacancy has arisen within the Kingdom Organisation.
Kingdom Brass would like to invite applications for the post of Head of Percussion within the Kingdom Organisation.
The successful applicant will take on the role of Head Tutor with the Kingdom Percussion Academy, and also Principal Percussion within Kingdom Brass with immediate effect.
As Head Tutor, you will be responsible for scheduling and delivering up to 3 hours of percussion tuition per week, across a wide range of percussion instruments (since 2011 we have invested over £40,000 on new percussion equipment, all of which is available for tuition). The Head Tutor role is funded by Creative Scotland's Youth Music Initiative, and will be reimbursed at their recommended rate of £30 per hour.
You will be responsible for preparing the Academy members for ensemble and solo performances at various events throughout the year.
You will liaise with the Head Tutor of Kingdom Brass Youth, forming a strong connection between the Youth Band and Percussion Academy and ensuring the percussion requirements of the Youth Band are met.
You will give regular progress reports to the Kingdom Brass Youth Initiative Committee.
You will deliver tutor training to 4 trainee tutors (six months per trainee using SBBA endorsed training) and supervise them as they tutor, providing constructive feedback.
You will lead the Kingdom Brass percussion section, organising music and personnel for various events throughout the year.
All queries in strictest confidence to secretary@kingdombrass.org.uk
