Musician in Residence September 2018
From the Headmaster Dr Richard Maloney With university finished, a world of opportunity lies ahead. For those graduates with a background in music a year working at one of the United Kingdom s premier boarding schools might just be the right next step forward. As a full boarding school, we have 800 boys and girls, each of whom has very different interests. We encourage Uppinghamians to develop their passions and talents as far as they possibly can. This may be in the arts, music, sport, creativity, leadership or, as so many of our pupils do, in a combination of different forms of life. Uppingham School has a tangible commitment to music. We have wonderful facilities, a drive for excellence, and a pupil body ready and willing to participate and develop their skills and abilities. To serve our pupils needs, we are looking for talented post-graduates who want to challenge themselves as accompanists, conductors, organisers, leaders, tutors and budding educationalists. We hope you find this a challenge you want to take on. You will find the facilities wonderful, the people fantastic, and our ambition unparalleled. We aspire for Uppingham to be the very best school and want only the very best people to work with us. I look forward to meeting you.
About the role: Musician in Residence This post is an exciting opportunity, ideal for a recent Music graduate. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with young musicians at all levels, in one of the country s leading music departments. The Musician in Residence will contribute to a wide range of musical activities, within both the co-curricular and academic life of the School. Whilst the role will be tailored to the particular interests and strengths of the successful applicant, strong keyboard skills will be essential, and it is desirable the successful candidate will be able to accompany some Chapel services on the recently rebuilt 3-manual Nicholson organ. More widely, the successful candidate will be expected to take on some administrative responsibilities and to assist in the musical development of students of all ages and abilities. The appointee will be committed and flexible in approach, with the ability to relate to and engage with students of all abilities and ages. In addition he/she will be expected to participate fully in the wider life of this busy and vibrant boarding school. Accommodation will be provided.
Music at Uppingham Uppingham is considered to be one of the leading music schools in the UK. It has always had a very distinguished reputation, being the first school to appoint a Director of Music in 1865. The School has a great number of musical activities, societies and ensembles, ranging from five choirs, two orchestras, a bagpipe band and percussion ensemble, to rock bands and vibrant House music. A very busy programme of weekly recitals and ability-led concerts and larger public performances in the UK and abroad offer pupils of all levels frequent opportunities to perform. The Concert Choir recently performed Mozart s Requiem at Saffron Hall. The Chamber Orchestra have performed with the Royal Academy of Music at St Marylebone Parish Church, London. Three buildings form the Music School, offering excellent recording, recital, teaching and practice facilities. 60 practice rooms, numerous grand pianos and three organs facilitate a wide range of activities. The majority of the 50-strong instrumental team come from Manchester, Birmingham and London and includes specialist teachers of Alexander Technique, French Horn, Percussion, Jazz Piano and Music Technology. Their work is supported by an ongoing series of masterclasses. Recent events include Sacconi String Quartet, Angela Hewitt (Piano), Armin Zanner and Andrew Kennedy (Voice), Tasmin Little and Jack Liebeck (Violin), Hannah Roberts ( Cello) and Stephen Cleobury (Organ).
The Next Steps Informal enquires about the post may be made to Peter Clements, Organist and Head of Academic Music (01572 820690 or pmc@uppingham.co.uk). Applications must be made on the School s application form, which can be obtained via the School website or from hr@uppingham.co.uk. Completed applications should be returned to: HR Department Uppingham School High Street West Uppingham Rutland LE15 9QE Closing date: Friday 18th May 9.00am Interviews: Week commencing 21st May Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview. Uppingham School Uppingham Rutland LE15 9QE 01572 822216 www.uppingham.co.uk admissions@uppingham.co.uk Registered Charity No. 1147280 Science photographs: Kilian O Sullivan, kiliansosullivan.co.uk