This is a local role for an experienced and motivated brass teacher to provide tuition and training resources for a brass band in their area. Working independently, the post holder will be one of five tutors across England providing similar work. The post holder will have an active role in recruiting new young musicians to take part in tuition, and have an inventive approach to promoting opportunities. In addition to providing tuition for the youth brass band the tutor has been paired with, they will also create learning materials for larger groups. Although the post-holder will be working independently, they will be part of a larger working group led by BBE. This is currently a 6-month contract, with plans to secure funding to continue.4.1 Objectives
• To support brass tuition to young people in a local brass band
• To create learning resources for individual brass players and larger groups
• To promote and develop tuition opportunities in your local community
• To explore innovative options for sourcing new players
• To help form links with local Music Hubs and brass bands
• To be an engaged member of a BBE peer network
4.3 Person Specification
The Youth Development Brass Specialist should possess:
• Experience as a peripatetic Brass Teacher
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to enthuse and inspire young people
• Experience teaching beginners
• Strong links with the local music hubs
• Experience creating music resources for individual and group teaching
• A commitment to safeguarding of young people
• (Desirable) Knowledge and enthusiasm for the brass banding sector
Post holders will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and the BandSafe training course.Freelance fee of £7,680 for a 6-month period