1-7 November 2008

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• This opportunity will help you to develop the necessary transferable skills in assisting, planning and leading workshops for non-specialist musical groups through creative arts.

• Stephen Langridge will lead a team of animateurs and specialists in this field, including Jan Hendrickse, Kaz Langley and Ellie Rees, to guide, support and challenge you.

• Participants will also have the opportunity to lead workshops with a group of young people based in Ipswich.

• This course would suit artists looking to develop their workshop skills to use in the professional field. No previous experience of working in either education or with special needs is necessarily required. However, we do require you to have a passion for this type of work

• Please note - All applicants must have a valid Enhanced CRB Disclosure. Limited places available.

Workforce Development costs

The following costs need to be covered if you are interested in taking part in the Workforce Development project:

Compulsory costs

Optional costs

The following services can be booked if required. More details will be sent to successful applicants in the run-up to each course

You will also be expected to cover the cost of your travel to and from the course, together with any other general living costs while you are here.

Bursaries

The Aldeburgh Music Bursary Fund is made up entirely of private donations and plays a vital role in the funding of our courses and concerts. In a change to previous years, all course participants will be awarded a full bursary from the Aldeburgh Music Bursary Fund to cover the cost of course fees. A limited amount of money is also available to help with other costs in exceptional circumstances.

Application procedure

We are currently accepting applications for the Workforce Development project. All applications should be sent to Colin Virr at the following address:

Applications should be made in the form of a letter outlining why you are applying for this opportunity and what you could gain from it. The letter should be accompanied by a current Curriculum Vitae, together with two referees - one to comment on your character and one to vouch for your potential in this field.

Prior to the week, participants will be expected to produce an Enhanced CRB Disclosure, processed within the last six months. Failure to do this could result in the loss of your place on the course.

Application Fee

You need to get your application fee to us as soon as possible.

Payment can be made by credit or debit card (We accept all major credit/debit cards apart from American Express/Solo/Electron cards) or by cheque (UK or US cheques only. Cheques made payable to Aldeburgh Music).

Paying online (by credit/debit card) – Please complete the relevant sections of the application form
Paying by phone – Card details can also be phoned through
Posting payments – Any other payments can either be posted with the application form or on its own to accompany an online application.

Supporting Materials

Closing date for Applications

Confirmation of Application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application by email.

Workforce Development applicants will not be required to attend an audition, but it is possible that an interview will be conducted over the phone.

Results for the Workforce Development project will be notified by 30 September. Please also keep an eye on the website for further details.

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