Christopher Guild Email & Phone Number

England, United Kingdom

Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Community choir accompanist: weekly rehearsals, occasional concerts.

Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Solihull, England, United Kingdom

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

Salisbury, United Kingdom

Teaching piano to an age range of 7-13, from beginner to Grade 5 and beyond. Also giving weekly support to pupils hoping to achieve a Music Scholarship to one of the several leading independent Senior Schools in the South West.

Trinity Laban Conservatoire Of Music And Dance, Greenwich, London

As well as having a class of 7 piano students, I am responsible for devising and delivering my own Musicianship curriculum. I have three classes, each of mixed age (11-18) and ability, and I aim to explore, through practice, as wide a range of styles of music from the Western Classical canon and from around the world. This is alongside improving aural skills through group work (body percussion exercises, spoken chorus work, singing and dictation exercises) and exploring the hidden… Show more As well as having a class of 7 piano students, I am responsible for devising and delivering my own Musicianship curriculum. I have three classes, each of mixed age (11-18) and ability, and I aim to explore, through practice, as wide a range of styles of music from the Western Classical canon and from around the world. This is alongside improving aural skills through group work (body percussion exercises, spoken chorus work, singing and dictation exercises) and exploring the hidden possibilities of the pupils' instruments (extended techniques in improvisation, for example). Show less

London, United Kingdom

Teaching pupils in the lower end of this extremely vibrant state secondary school, from beginner level to post-Grade 8.

Reigate, Surrey

Teaching (two days per week) an age range of 11-18 from first steps to Diploma-level.

Street, Somerset

Teaching pupils from beginner to Diploma-level. Predominantly classical, I'm helping guide students towards being able to improvise and tutoring them in contemporary pop styles too.

Shepperton, Middlesex

Teaching students from Years 7-13 at this all boys (co-ed Sixth Form) independent school on a self-employed basis.

Responsibilities are:- To teach piano (22 pupils) to both Senior and Prep school pupils (current age range is 7-18);- Teach KS3 academic music to Third Year (Year 9), and mentor students preparing for the Performance papers at GCSE and A Level respectively;- Provide piano accompaniment for all musical events in and out of school (ranging from hymns in morning prayers to formal concerts);- Coach chamber music, particularly piano-based ensembles;- Deliver… Show more Responsibilities are:- To teach piano (22 pupils) to both Senior and Prep school pupils (current age range is 7-18);- Teach KS3 academic music to Third Year (Year 9), and mentor students preparing for the Performance papers at GCSE and A Level respectively;- Provide piano accompaniment for all musical events in and out of school (ranging from hymns in morning prayers to formal concerts);- Coach chamber music, particularly piano-based ensembles;- Deliver one-to-one aural tuition in preparation for ABRSM and Trinity Guidhall exams;- Music Theory coordinator: Friday lunchtime tutorials to small groups for all Theory grades as required;- Deputising for the Director of Music and Head of Academic Music as required, assisting both in concert and event programming;- Oversee the maintenance of the school's stock of musical instruments;- Develop a particular relationship with students considering applying to Conservatoire. Show less

Salisbury, United Kingdom

Here in this Full Time position at Godolphin my responsibilities are:- To teach piano (currently 18 pupils) to both Senior and Prep school pupils (current age range is 7-18);- Teach KS3 academic music to Third Year (Year 9);- Accompany all musical events in and out of school (ranging from hymns in morning prayers to formal concerts);- Coach chamber music to two piano ensembles;- Deliver one-to-one aural tuition in preparation for ABRSM and Trinity… Show more Here in this Full Time position at Godolphin my responsibilities are:- To teach piano (currently 18 pupils) to both Senior and Prep school pupils (current age range is 7-18);- Teach KS3 academic music to Third Year (Year 9);- Accompany all musical events in and out of school (ranging from hymns in morning prayers to formal concerts);- Coach chamber music to two piano ensembles;- Deliver one-to-one aural tuition in preparation for ABRSM and Trinity Guidhall exams;- Music Theory coordinator: Friday lunchtime tutorials to small groups for all Theory grades as required;- Accompany and assist the DoM/ADoM in choral training;- Assist in concert and music event programming: highlights include the recent visit of Judith Weir, Master of the Queens' Music, in October 2015;- Oversee the maintenance of the pianos and harpsichord in school;- Third Year (Year 9) form tutor: pastoral care and supervision of school work and organisation among a small form;- Additional support for those preparing for Oxbridge interviews. Show less

Dulwich, London Se21

Here I taught 17 pupils, aged between 12 and 18. They were all very musically able, and in many cases really passionate about music, and ranged from Grade 3 to Grade 8 in standard. The recently built Performing Arts Centre was home to a vibrant musical life which I was glad to be a part of. All pupils hold music scholarships, and can therefore receive their tuition for free.

Croydon, Surrey

In this role I teach piano to children aged 12-18. My pupils encompass the full range of ability up to ABRSM diploma level.Until December 2013, I also taught in the Junior School at Royal Russell, where my pupils were aged 6 - 11. I successfully saw them through the earliest stages of piano playing up to their successfully attaining their ABRSM Grade I.

Duties involve accompanying the pupils at the school, usually at End of Term Services, and also when they participate in singing or choir competitions around London.

Trinity Laban Conservatoire Of Music And Dance, Greenwich, London

At Trinity, I worked within the music faculty with the students and various staff members. I curated performances, coached students (mainly piano, but on occasion string players too), and participated in various chamber music projects such as one involving the other Richard Carne Junior Fellows, the Benyounes Quartet.I was also able to receive mentorship, and did so predominantly with the pianist, composer and improviser Douglas Finch.

Official accompanist and rehearsal pianist to the choir.

James Allen'S Girls School, North Dulwich, London

I filled in for six months, and remain on their books as a deputy teacher. This was a hugely enjoyable position at an impressively well organised school.

Awarded the coveted Artist Diploma in July 2011 with a pass of 92%.Awarded the MMus with Distinction in November 2010 after pursuing the Intensive MMus (13 consecutive months) with Andrew Ball.Awarded a First Class BMus (Hons) in July 2009 following four years study with Andrew Ball.Currently studying with Andrew Ball on the Artist Diploma course for aspiring soloists: studies to conclude in July 2011.

I studied piano at the RCM from 2005-9 (BMus (Hons)), 2009-10 (MMus) and 2010-11 (Artist Diploma), all under Andrew Ball.

Reserve Pianist for the London Savoy Hotel's Thames Foyer, where I appear courtesy of Private Drama Ltd.In this role I provided background music for the customers: music encompassing light classical (well-known Debussy, Mozart, Mendelssohn), broadway hits/show tunes (Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin) and classic pop songs (Beatles, Elton John, Robbie Williams, James Morrisson).

Accompanist and rehearsal pianist to the choir.

Bmus (Hons), Mmus, Music (Performance)

Awarded the coveted Artist Diploma in July 2011 with a pass of 92%. Awarded the MMus with Distinction in November 2010 after pursuing.

Music

Activities and Societies: Pupil of Violin (first study) with Claire Docherty, 2000-2003 Pupil of Piano (second study, later first).