| Music Leaders sought in South West | Anna Thorpe-Tracey, 28 Jan 2010 |
| Role: Music Leader Fee: £15 per hour rising to £20 per hour for lead musician Application deadline: Friday 5th February 2010 Drake Music is seeking new music leaders to deliver our programme of participatory workshops and teacher training in special schools in Bristol, Gloucestershire and surrounding areas during 2010, working on a freelance basis. This role would suit a musician with excellent music technology skills. The following skills and experience are highly desirable: - General musical skills preferably including at least one instrument and an understanding of musical notation - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Experience of working in an outreach/education setting, ideally with disabled people - A range of creative music technology skills - software and hardware - An understanding of and experience in breaking down barriers to access, using assistive music technology (e.g. Soundbeam, MIDI Creator, I-CubeX etc.) as well as adapting mainstream music technology for access - A willingness to learn and assimilate new skills quickly and confidently in response to new challenges - The ability to work creatively, imaginatively, flexibly and appropriately depending on the needs of different individuals and situations If you have any queries please contact Doug Bott on 0117 353 3614 or dougbott@drakemusicproject.org To apply please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your sustainability for the role to dougbott@drakemusicproject.org or Drake Music South West c/o Claremont School, Henleaze Park, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 4LR We actively encourage applications from disabled people, as they are currently under-represented in this role. | |
