TEACHING POSITIONS AT THE NANAIMO
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music has
been offering professional music instruction for the central Vancouver Island
area for over 30 years. Both individual and group instruction are available,
along with solid administrative support to faculty members. The Nanaimo
Conservatory of Music is hiring for several positions for the upcoming academic
year. Applicants for any of the positions below will required to have a proven
track record in the teaching area applied for, as well as a Bachelor of Music
and/or a significant body of experience, a CV and two references from
professional colleagues. Candidates who are chosen for interview will be
required to submit two references from present or former students, as well as a
video of you teaching a student (alternatively an observed lesson in person may
be required). Candidates should be comfortable teaching a range of students,
with respect to both age and ability, from beginning students up to advanced
levels. NCM students range in age from 3 years to adult students. Candidates
will teach part time as set out by the conditions of our faculty teaching
agreement at our studios, or from their own studio, if mutually agreed upon.
All of our faculty are self-employed contractors. As with any position working
alone one on one with children, a criminal record check must also be completed
before your contract begins. Candidates who have experience in more than one of
the areas listed are encouraged to apply for more than one position. All
applications must be received by July 29, 2011 by email, mail or fax at the
following address:
Artistic Advisory Committee
Nanaimo Conservatory of Music
375 Selby Street Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R4 t: 250 754 4611 f: 250 716 7274
e: ncmusic@island.net w: www.ncmusic.ca
Only those selected for interview will
be contacted. Interviews will be held during the third week of August.
Questions may be directed by email at the above address. No phone calls,
please.
Suzuki Violin Instructor
The NCM is seeking a Suzuki Violin
Instructor for its robust Suzuki program. Applicants must have at least Book
One accreditation, higher levels of accreditation will be given priority. The NCM maintains a membership in the Suzuki
Association of the Americas and provides support to faculty in pursuing ongoing
professional development.
Fiddle Instructor
The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music has
been running the Nanaimo Fiddlers (4 levels) and the Vancouver Island Fiddle
Camp (VIFC) for a number of years. Applicants should have a significant body of
experience in this area and be prepared to teach at all levels. This position
will include teaching both private and group classes as well as assisting with
the coordination of the VIFC in terms of engaging faculty and preparing
instructional materials for the camp.
Musical Theatre Instructor
The NCM Musical Theatre program has
been operating for two years with much success. Applicants for this position
should have a background in theatre along with some experience in voice
training.
Jazz Piano Instructor
The NCM is seeking a Jazz piano
instructor who will be required to utilize the materials published by The
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. The ABRSM Jazz Piano method is
similar to the Suzuki method in concept. More information on the ABRSM method
and applicant requirements is available on the page following.
JAZZ PIANO INSTRUCTOR Applicants – Additional Information
"The jazz syllabus of The
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music is for musicians from all
backgrounds and is founded on the belief that jazz is for everyone. In
developing it, the authors have sought to be true to the free spirit of jazz.
Through a structured and progressive framework which encourages disciplined
study of the rich variety of jazz tradition, all players will have the
opportunity to express themselves and gain the freedom, confidence and
understanding to develop their own personal direction in jazz
performance." Source: http://www.abrsm.org/?page=exams/jazz
This means that the students will be
required to purchase the books and CDs relevant to their skill level. The
Conservatory will not allow photocopies or burned CDs as this is illegal and
counter-productive to the publisher being able to develop materials in the
future.
The successful applicant will be able
to demonstrate familiarity with these materials in the interview/audition by
playing a selection from each of the 5 levels - reading from an original copy
of each book.
The successful applicant will include
the ABRSM Jazz Piano Aural Tests, Jazz Piano Scales, and Jazz Piano Quick
Studies as needed for end of term exams.
ABRSM Web Site: http://www.abrsm.org/publishing/jazzpiano
The successful candidate will be asked
to present a brief review of their teaching activity at the end of each
session. The Conservatory will ask the students to evaluate their teachers work
by completing a questionnaire developed by the teacher in conjunction with the
Conservatory's Artistic Advisory Committee.
Applicants may contact Andrew Homzy
for further information and discussion about the ABRSM Jazz Piano program at andrew.homzy@gmail.com.
** Note: Published by Hal Leonard, the
ABRSM books are distributed and sold through retailers in BC.
