Musician in Residence

Working Hours: 0.8 FTE (4 days per week), term time only

As a Musician in Residence, you will play an integral role in supporting the department’s extensive musical provision. The primary focus of your role will involve music composition and arrangement, while also supporting the department’s co-curricular programme, both musically and administratively. Depending on your instrumental specialism, there may also be opportunities to rehearse, accompany and conduct ensembles.

You will provide composition support to students studying GCSE and A Level Music, deliver one-to-one theory and aural tuition and assist with the planning, organisation and delivery of Music Department concerts, performances and events.

About you

This role would suit a capable and enthusiastic musician, with a degree in Music (or equivalent experience), with excellent knowledge of a broad range of musical genres. You will have proven experience of composing and arranging for a wide variety of ensembles and instrumentations, alongside confidence using notation and music production software, including Sibelius and Logic Pro.

You will also possess a strong understanding of harmony, composing and arranging, together with the ability to perform to a high standard as an instrumentalist and/or vocalist. Strong practical musicianship, confidence in leading rehearsals and the ability to inspire and support young musicians are also essential for success in this role.