UCS University College School

Frognal, Hampstead, London NW3 6XH

Boys (11-18); Co-educational Sixth Form

Junior School & Pre-Prep

SENIOR SCHOOL MUSIC ADMINISTRATOR (TERM TIME)

(35 hours per week for 39 working weeks per annum)

The main responsibilities of the role are to contribute proactively to a vibrant department, to ensure that all Music Department administrative requirements are dealt with efficiently and effectively and that relevant compliance issues are fulfilled. Applications are invited from persons who have experience either as a Music Administrator and/or in the music marketing/promotional area. Essential requirements: ICT literate with working knowledge of word processing & spreadsheets (MS Office); excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work constructively with a wide range of people. A working knowledge of Sibelius (music program) would be advantageous.

Salary will be dependant on skills and background.

For job description and application form refer to website below or contact Jane Gray, Domestic Bursar on: 0207 433 2147 or jgray@ucsadmin.org.uk

Applications close: Monday 21st June 2010.

UCS is fully committed to the safeguarding of children. All applicants for this

position must be prepared to undergo child protection screening.

www.ucs.org.uk

Applications are invited for the full-time post of Deputy Head of Music in the Music Department of the University Library and at the Pendlebury Library of Music in the Faculty of Music. In this challenging and varied role you will be supporting the Head of Music in the development of the music collections and services.

You will be responsible for:

- the day-to-day management of staff
- contributing to the development of the music collections at the University Library and the Pendlebury Library of Music, with specific reference to undergraduate provision.
- promoting the use of the music collections to the highest possible standards.
- contributing to strategic and operational planning within the University Library and the Faculty of Music.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised librarian, with experience in staff management, acquisitions and music cataloguing and an understanding of music specific library practices.

It is likely that interviews will be held in the week beginning 31st May 2010 and an appointment will be made at the earliest possible date after that.

Applications, in the form of a covering letter, a Curriculum Vitae and a completed form should reach Maureen Dann, Personnel Officer, not later than 5.00 p.m. on Friday 14 May 2010.

Quote Reference: VE06569, Closing Date: 14 May 2010

Interview Date(s): Week beginning 31 May 2010

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

You will be saddened to hear of the death of MMA member David Squibb, former MMA committee
member and Director of Music at Trinity School, Croydon.

Only a couple of months ago he attended a reunion of 60 Trinity Old Boys, who returned to their old
school to thank David for his inspirational guidance as both music teacher and Director of Music at
the school. Despite being unwell, David was able to catch up with old friends and listen to some
great musical performances.

I had the privilege of knowing David when I was Director of Music at Caterham School and I benefited
from his good nature and experience in various ways. He gave freely of his time in showing me round
Trinity School’s marvellous music department and offering advice as we went through the process of
planning a new music school at Caterham. It was always a delight to meet David at area meetings
and also at MMA conferences – he was genuinely interested in what other people were doing.
I joined the Committee only after ill health had forced David to step down, but I know that he made a valued
contribution, bringing to bear his experience of enthusing young people in making music of the highest standard.

If Colleagues would like to contact the family, or attend the funeral, please direct correspondence through Carol Hawkins. admin@mma-online.org.uk / 01227 475600

Andrew Leach
Hon. Sec.

Funeral Details
The funeral arrangements have now been finalised and are detailed below. Please circulate this information to anyone who you think might wish to know, and ask them to do likewise, so that it ‘cascades’ to all.

Date and time: Friday 14th May, at 2.30pm
Location: St Michael & All Angels Church‎, Poplar Walk, Croydon CR0 1UA

Travel Information
Parking: There is no parking available on church property. There are multi-storey car parks within five minutes’ walk of the church.
Train: East Croydon train station is approximately ten minutes’ walk from the church. West Croydon station is within five minutes’ walk.
Bus: Many of Croydon’s bus services stop at West Croydon Bus Station, which is approximately two minutes’ walk from the church.
Tram: Croydon’s Tramlink serves both East and West Croydon railway stations, with trams running every five minutes or less. The nearest stops are West Croydon Bus Station and Wellesley Road, both less than two minutes’ walk from the church.

Funeral Duration
It is anticipated that the service will last approximately 1¼ to 1½ hours.

Flowers
The family have elected to keep flowers to those from immediate family only. For others, two charities have been selected to support, in David’s memory.
St. Christopher’s Hospice, Sydenham and The Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund

Donations are being received, on the family’s behalf, by the undertakers.
For details on how to donate, please contact:
Selsdon & District Funeral Service, 204, Addington Road, Selsdon, South Croydon CR2 8LD
Tel: 020 8657 0030

Cremation
This immediately follows the funeral service and will be attended by family and selected friends only.

Reception
Trinity School has kindly agreed to hold a reception, for all, at the school after the service. As Friday 14th May is a normal school day, the facilities are only available after 4.30pm.
Trinity School, Shirley Park, Croydon CR9 7AT
Tel: 020 8656 9541

Trinity School is approximately fifteen minutes’ drive from the church, and there are several bus routes between the two.

The new issue of Ensemble should be with members very soon, featuring Joanna MacGregor, Alexander L’Estrange, the newly opened department at Clifton College and many more features.

Tonight (Wednesday 31st March) Keith Ayling, (MMA Media Manager) returns to his old school King Edward & Queen Mary School as guest adjudicator of the annual House Music Competition. The music department at KEQMS is currently under the directorship of John Pennington – MMA member.

It’s a great honour to be invited back to my old school to be involved with the music department, and I’m looking forward to seeing and hearing the musical talent at KEQMS.

If you haven’t discovered TED talks yet, here is a great introduction.
Robert Gupta, violinist with the LA Philharmonic, talks about a violin lesson he once gave to a brilliant, schizophrenic musician – and what he learned. Called back onstage later, Gupta plays his own transcription of the prelude from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1.

With just eight weeks to go until the 2010 MMA Conference, now is a great time to make sure that you have booked your place!

The new issue of Ensemble magazine is being put together right now featuring exclusive interviews with two of our main contributors: Joanna MacGregor & Alexander L’Estrange. As well as that the Conference features the Hanover Band and conducting seminar with their current director Andrew Arthur. It really is a great programme and a fine location this year at Brighton College.

As a member you should have received  this year’s Conference brochure a few weeks ago – but you can download a copy here with an application.

Brighton hotels are likely to be busy at this time of year, (The Brighton Festival) so for details of our specially reserved Conference Hotel on the seafront please contact Carol Hawkins as soon as possible: admin@mma-online.org.uk

We can now announce that the recommended 13+ Music Scholarship dates for 2011 are the week beginning Monday 31st January 2011.

If you would like to advertise your Music Department and the Scholarships on offer for next year, the application forms for our 2011 Directory will be available from April. If you are a first-time or returning department to the Music Directory, please register your interest by emailing media@mma-online.org.uk.

Existing departments in the 2010 Music Directory will automatically be contacted again.

As recently featured in the last issue of Ensemble, here are a few tracks from the latest release by Helsinki’s Five Corners Quintet. Scroll down for the music.

“In musical terms the goal of the FCQ is to set an example of how dance floor-friendly contemporary production can fruitfully meet the musical craftmanship of the past, creating music that sounds as hip as the classic jazz records but is at the same time structurally polished and easily accessible.”

Skinny Dipping

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Midnight in Trieste

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Waltz Up

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www.thefivecornersquintet.com

Our recent e*bulletin included the notice of elections prior to this year’s AGM in May.

Nominations are now being sought, and if you have not read the e*bulletin and would like a PDF of the details, please email Keith as soon as possible for a copy.

Nomination deadline now extended to Monday 1st March.