posted 9th August2006

Music Assistant required part-time 2-4 hours on a weekly basis; enthusiastic, reliable individuals with a strong musical background required to assist Colourstrings music kindergarten classes. The role of the assistant is to support the specialist teacher in singing and  activities. The assistant acts as a role model for the children demonstrating musical concepts, good behaviour, encouraging participation and providing emotional support.

Colourstrings is an internationally reputable approach to musicianship and instrumental teaching is based on the work of Kodaly, Orff and Dalcroze. These are Playful yet structured classes taught in an extraordinarily musical way. The Simple graded song books and CD's encourage the young child to listen well, sing in tune & develop many important musical skills through increasingly specific activities. This training will prepare the young child for learning an instrument more easily and successfully if they eventually wish to do so through Colourstrings.

Requirements;

• Enthusiastic reliable individuals with a strong musical background to assist with Colourstrings music kindergarten classes. No experience necessary. 
• Must be able to sing in-tune, sing  in 2 parts and enjoy working with children aged 3-6 years. 
• Kodaly/ Orff / Dalcroze teachers or classically trained instrumentalists  would be an asset.
• Please call for further information and an informal discussion.  Email or fax   résumé’s to laura@colourstringsvan.com or call 604 730 5418 . 

Colourstrings violin/ cello/ guitar/ piano/ flute teachers required; Enthusiastic, reliable individuals who are interested in  learning and possibly  training to teach Colourstrings.

Colourstrings is an internationally reputable kodaly based method of teaching that develops the young child's instrumental technique and musicianship skills side by side. A colour-coded system of notation simplifies early music reading/ writing whilst musicianship games and an overall sense of play engages the youngsters into highly focused studies. Favourite songs from the music kindergarten reappear in the instrumental books creating an integrated system of learning that has already produced many generations of professional musicians and active hobbyists.

Requirements;

• Must be able to sing in-tune,  sing in 2 or 3 parts and enjoy working with young children aged 41/2 years +.
• Professional musicians/ teachers that are presently or have attained a high level of training (Degree in music or equivalent).
• Kodaly training would be an asset but no previous training is required. 
• Please call for further information and an informal discussion.  Email or fax   résumé’s to laura@colourstringsvan.com or call 604 730 5418 .

Please note: Colourstrings is not a franchise. It was developed by Dr. Geza Szilvay at the East Helsinki Institute in Finland. In order to maintain a high standard of teaching the Colourstrings name may only legally be used by certified teachers. To qualify as a Colourstrings teacher (C.S.A.V/ C.S.A.K.) you must complete a five day summer course, three weekend workshops, written and practical work and tests in London or Finland and receive a certificate. For more information  call 604 730 5418 or visit www.colourstrings.co.uk