Faculty Openings: Songwriting, Recording, String Band, Early Childhood, Jazz Piano

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Large and thriving community music school in Littleton, MA with a faculty of 70+ professional teaching artists has a number of openings beginning in the fall of 2016 for part-time teachers. 

These positions begin during the first week of October unless otherwise noted.

Songwriting, Recording, String Band, Early Childhood, Jazz Piano

Our faculty members are responsible for: 1) inspiring and sharing their love of music with their students; 2) teaching at a high technical level; 3) clearly communicating expectations and working toward shared goals; and 4) advocating for their students to engage in additional IHM programs to deepen their musical development and their commitment to their studies.

Ideal candidates should have a degree in music and a minimum of three years of teaching experience, and be comfortable working with students within the ranges of age and experience indicated above.

Full details and how to apply in the restricted info section of this advert.
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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]● Songwriting Faculty: Our Songwriting class will meet from 1:30-3:00pm on Saturdays, and is open to students ages 16 to adult. Students will learn the fundamentals of the craft of songwriting; a minimum of a year of either piano or guitar is required as the sole student prerequisite. Lyrics, chords, form, and basic performance techniques will be taught in a non-judgmental class that is tailored to the needs of the students. Past or ongoing performance as a singer-songwriter is strongly preferred, as are competency on guitar and piano.
● Introduction to Sound Recording Faculty: This class will meet on Saturdays from 11:00am-12:00pm (ages 8-12) and 12:00-1:15pm (ages 13-18). Students will learn to record, produce, engineer, and share high-quality home recordings using currently available applications such as Garageband and StageLight. 
● String Band Faculty: This class will meet on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm, and is open to students ages 16 to adult. The instructor will teach tunes from the thriving Celtic/American scene as well as other appropriate repertoire of his or her choice, and the group will work together to arrange the songs for performance. All music will be taught by ear, but no previous experience learning by ear is required. All bowed and plucked string instrumentalists are welcome in the ensemble.
● Early Childhood Faculty: This position involves working with children ages 3 months to 4 years (various days/times) and/or ages 5-8 years (Mondays, 5:00-5:45 and 6:00-6:45pm). Please reach out to Pete Robbins with any questions about these programs.
● Jazz Piano Faculty (begins September 10): This instructor will teach private lessons to beginner and intermediate level piano students of all ages, as well as intermediate and advanced level jazz students.

All of the above positions are subject to fluctuations in student enrollment. Faculty members may have the opportunity to run other programs and add private students to their teaching loads if scheduling and student enrollments allow, and if the instructor’s performance meet or exceeds expectations.

Send resume and any other accompanying materials to Pete Robbins, Director of Education, with the name(s) of the position(s) that you are seeking indicated in the subject line.[/font][/size][/font][/size]
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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]ABOUT INDIAN HILL MUSIC 
Indian Hill Music shares the transformative power of music, through teaching and performing, and giving music generously when there is need. The non-profit music education and performance center is located west of Boston, in Littleton, Massachusetts. Indian Hill’s professional performance series features symphonic concerts by the critically-acclaimed Orchestra of Indian Hill, led by Artistic Director Bruce Hangen, plus chamber music, jazz, and family events. Serving 1,100 students of all ages and abilities with an international faculty of over 70 college and conservatory-trained teaching artists and 21 state-of-the-art studios, the Music School offers private instruction, group lessons and ensembles for all instruments and voice in a variety of genres, including classical, jazz, folk, rock, Irish, and musical theater. Indian Hill’s Community Engagement initiative brings performances and educational programs to public schools and community events, provides free concerts for seniors, and awards some $55,000 in need-based scholarships. It was the first community music school in the country to offer bedside singing for healing through its Threshold Singers. Last year its outreach activities served over 6,600 people in its service area. Indian Hill Music relies on the generosity of individuals, families, businesses, and foundations to support our many community programs. Please contact us to make a tax-deductible contribution or bequest. To learn more, call (978) 486-9524 or visit http://www.indianhillmusic.org.[/font%5D%5B/size%5D

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]http://www.indianhillmusic.org[/font][/size][/font][/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]P.O. Box 1484
36 King Street
Littleton 01460
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