Brass Orchestral Tutor

The Westmorland Youth Orchestra (WYO) offers young people an exciting platform to excel with an ambitious and varied programme of music. The orchestra is for students of around Grade 4 standard and above, and is a vibrant, inclusive community of young musicians. Rehearsals take place at Castle Street Centre, Kendal on Friday evenings during term time, with a concert at the end of each term at local venues.

We are looking for an experienced brass tutor to coach our students during rehearsals, working closely with our Musical Director and team of tutors.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience
The following skills and experience are desirable:
Music degree or equivalent practical skill level, teaching diploma or relevant teaching qualification.
Ability to play or have a knowledge of the full range of orchestral brass instruments to support students in an orchestra setting.
Ability to coach to a high level of technical and musical proficiency.
Experience teaching brass to primary and secondary school-age children with the ability to recruit new players to join WYO.
Experience in orchestral coaching.
Experience directing small group ensembles.

Personal Qualities
Energy, flexibility and resilience.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues.
Commitment to inclusive practice; recognising and valuing diversity and equality.
Strong commitment to music education.
Willingness to abide by the WYO policies and procedures.
Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS for working with children, including Children’s Barred List check.
Willingness to complete training in Safeguarding.