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Opportunity: Trustee Recruitment

The Stringcredibles’ Board of Trustees is looking for a new Chair and additional trustees to develop and diversify our Board and support the charity to increase its public reach. The Stringcredibles believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience excellent classical music, and deliver on this vision through work designed to support the connection between music and audiences, mostly in school and community settings. 

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate commitment to the vision and values of The Stringcredibles and bring additional skills to our Board.  

  • Application deadline: Sunday 4 June 2023
  • Proposed Interviews: Thursday 22 June 2023 (online)
  • Proposed Start Date: Ideally, the term of office will begin from our AGM in Autumn 2023
For more information about the skills and experience we’re looking for and how to apply, please download the Trustee Recruitment Pack. 

CATHERINE ARLIDGE, MBE – Violin

‘Catherine Arlidge is not only one of our most inspiring, valued and unstinting musicians but also one of our strongest and most idealistic personalities’ – Sir Simon Rattle

Catherine combines a career as Sub Principal Second Violin with the CBSO with the role of Artistic and Educational Director of the National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain. First and foremost a violinist, she has a busy performance schedule, alongside which she has responsibilities for curriculum, programming and artistic collaborations at NCO. Passionate about connecting new young audiences to classical music, she also creates and presents concerts for Families and Schools for orchestras across the UK.

In January 2014 Catherine became the first violinist – and only the third ever recipient – of the Royal Philharmonic Society and the Association of British Orchestras Salomon Prize, a prestigious award celebrating the outstanding contribution of orchestral players to the UK’s musical life.

She is currently Board Member of the Association of British Orchestras and has presented at conferences internationally.

In 2016 Catherine was awarded an MBE in the Queens’s New Years Honours list, for her services to music education in Britain.

Opportunity: Project Assistant

The Stringcredibles are dedicated to improving connections between musicians and audiences.  This year, our new project ‘Power Up!’ will be boosting the performance skills of music teachers and young musicians across the West Midlands.  We’ll be delivering fun and interactive shows in primary schools, and shattering barriers to classical music. 

We’re looking for a Project Assistant who can provide some additional support for our Stringcredible team between June and December 2021.  It’s a part-time opportunity with flexible hours that can be delivered remotely.

This is an entry-level role aimed at offering an introduction to working in arts administration.

If you’re passionate about music engagement and would like some experience of a region-wide project in action, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s the Job Description.

Applications by CV and cover letter to be received by 5pm on Monday 31st May 2021.
Send to projects@thestringcredibles.com.

Interviews will take place via Zoom on Thursday 10th June 2021.

This position is made available thanks to funding from Arts Council England.

CONNECT!

A series of short tutorials to support young musicians with their practice and performance

MUSIC MARK

We’re proud to work with Music Mark, the UK association for music education

SCHOOL ROADSHOW

Find out more about our school shows and how to get involved on our Performances page!

PITCH PACE PERFORM

Our three-year Arts-Council Funded project working with young musicians, music teachers, Conservatoires and primary schools in partnership with Services for Education, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls