Alex Aitken Ma(Cantab.) Lrsm Ltcl Arco Dip.Abrsm Pgce Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

Leading CPD Courses on Music Education:- Creating Outstanding Compositions- Teaching A-level Music for the FirstTime- Edexcel GCSE Music: Dropping Back onto Grade 9- Redefining Outstanding Music Teaching

London

Contributed to and proof-read the GCSE Music textbook for 2016 specification. A-level Music examiner.

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Rèpètiteur for rehearsals and accompanist for concerts. Conducting rehearsals to cover for the Musical Director when required.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

One of the accompanists for rehearsals for large concerts for both CBSO and University of Birmingham, including BBC Proms performances, working under Simon Halsey and Julian Wilkins.

London, United Kingdom

Assistant Musical Director and Chorus Master for 2015 season; promoted in 2016 to Musical Director. Musical Director for 'Sunday in the Park with George' at The Other Palace in August 2017 and 'Brass' at the Hackney Empire in August 2016. Responsible for playing for auditions and recalls across the country, then conducting full, sectional and individual cast rehearsals, working with leading directors and choreographers from the theatre industry. Assistant Musical Director and Chorus Master for ‘Sweet Charity’ at Leicester Curve in August 2015. Orchestral conducting and keyboard programming.

Cambridge And Oxford

Coaching of local pupils on a thrice-yearly non-residential course at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, and Worcester College, Oxford.

Whaddon, Milton Keynes

All standards - from beginner to Grade VIII and diplomas;Private tuition of Piano, Musicianship, GCSE and A-level Music.

Prince Edward Theatre, London

Prince Edward Theatre, London

Buckingham

Role created for me in September 2015 after two terms as Teacher of Academic Music, Music Technology and Organist.Lead and delivered the Music and Music Technology curriculum at one of the top public schools in the country, from KS3 through to GCSE and A level, increasing A level uptake by 700% over three years. Devised, planned and implemented new schemes of work and Gifted and Talented programmes. Delivered theory classes, aural sessions and performance coaching for practical examinations. Produced and musically directed three whole-school musicals. Accompanied concerts and masterclasses. Planned and lead outreach and prep school events. Oversaw chapel music and the maintenance programme for the chapel organ. Trained and conducted the chamber and chapel choirs; responsible for growing the choir by 300% over three years. Taught organ, and regularly conducted the orchestra. Successfully mentored Oxbridge Choral and Organ Scholar candidates. Sixth Form tutor.

Buckingham

Responsible for delivering A-level Music Technology;Responsible for delivering 50% of A-level Music and 50% of GCSE Music;Year 9 Form Tutor

Linton, Cambridgeshire

Second placement for Postgraduate Certificate in Education.Taught Key Stage 3-5 Music, including GCSE;Accompaniment and Direction of College Choir and Wind Band; Attached to Year 7 form.

Adc Theatre, Cambridge

2013 - 'The Princess and the Pea' - Musical Director and Additional Vocal Arrangements2013 - 'Dressing Down' - Composer2012 - 'The Snow Queen' - Composer and Orchestrator2011 - 'Treasure Island' - Orchestrator

Stanground, Peterborough

First placement for Postgraduate Certificate in Education.Taught Key Stage 3 Music, Key Stage 4 Expressive Arts and Key Stage 5 Performing Arts;Coordinated Musical Soirée in November 2013;Attached to Year 12/13 form.

St Catharine'S College, Cambridge

Accompanied the two internationally-renowned choirs;Conducted services and took rehearsals in consultation with the Director of Music;Accompanied, rehearsed and conducted the college's Girls' Choir;Toured the United States, Ireland, France, Hungary and Poland.

St Mary The Less, Cambridge

Accompanied services;Directed and rehearsed choir in consultation with the Director of Music;Involved in music outreach.

Olney

Directed, rehearsed and accompanied the choir;Music administration;Involved in outreach and worked with young leaders;

Whaddon

Accompanied music;Music administration;Involved in music outreach and fundraising.

Pgce Secondary Music

Teacher of Music at Stanground Academy, Peterborough. Teacher of Music at Linton Village College, Linton, Cambridgeshire.

Ma (Cantab.), Music, 2.I

Education record

Head of School - 2008-9