Choir Accompanist

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Keyboard Studies and Accompanist to join our Music Department in September 2024. The role could be suited to an exceptional early career professional with excellent sight-reading skills and an instinctual teaching style.
This is full time position.
Music at QM Music is an integral part of the life of Queen Margaret’s, with a thriving department which not only caters for music as an academic discipline but also as a major contributor to the school’s enrichment programme. The department consists of the Director of Music who is assisted by the Head of Keyboard Studies (this role), a Teacher of Music, a School Administrator and a team of 16 visiting music teachers.
Academic Music: All girls in Years I-III study Music in the curriculum. GCSE and A Level Music courses are offered, currently with WJEC Eduqas at both GCSE and A Level.
In Key Stage 3 the girls at Queen Margaret’s follow a varied programme which equips them with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to enjoy engaging with music. Building confidence, communication, rehearsal and ensemble skills are core to the approach and lessons are always fully inclusive and hands-on. GCSE Music in Key Stage 4 not only gives an excellent foundation for further study at A Level but also imparts a wealth of transferable and lifelong skills including analytical essay writing, creativity through composition and confidence fostered through performance and ensemble projects. Individual Music: About half of the girls in the school take individual instrumental or singing lessons each week. There are regular opportunities for the girls to perform in concerts and competitions both inside and outside QM and all are encouraged to join ensembles.
We host termly examinations for an expanding range of examination boards including the Associated Board and Trinity Music qualifications.
Ensemble Music: The school runs the following groups: Chamber Choir, Cantiamo, Vocal Consort, QM Orchestra, String Quartet, Wind Band, Funk and Soul Band and various Chamber Music groups. There are frequent collaborations with the Dance and Drama Departments including regular musicals.
Religious Music: The Chamber Choir provides music (usually an SSA anthem) for our regular Chapel Services. High Services are held throughout the year to mark occasions such as St Margaret’s Day, Advent Sunday, Service of Lessons and Carols, Anglican and Roman Catholic Confirmation Services, Passiontide, Old Margaretians’ Day and Speech Day. Annual visits by the Chamber Choir to Cathedrals and Abbeys also form an important part of their work, recently including York Minster and Durham Cathedrals.
Concerts: Regular concerts are an important showcase for music at QM with the main programme containing a Christmas Concert, Summer Concert and a Head’s Invitational Concert during Speech Day week. All applicants must complete the school’s official application form, available via this link to our website
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