Classical Music Saxophone Teacher

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ArtEZ Academy of Music is one of the largest music academies in the Netherlands and collaborates with a large number of music academies within and outside of the European Union. Within the three locations in Arnhem, Enschede and Zwolle, the atmosphere is open and of a small scale. There is a lot of personal attention and the lines are short. At the same time, students benefit fully from the facilities and possibilities of a large music academy.

The courses in Classical Music, Music in Education and Jazz & Pop, at the Zwolle Conservatory of Music, focus on the development of individual talent, personality and craft. The programs are strongly rooted in the musical tradition, but constantly renew it and give it new meaning in collaboration with each other, multidisciplinary with other art schools, and with the professional field.

For the Classical Music program in Zwolle, we are seeking, effective 1 September 2024, a:

Classical Music Saxophone teacher (approx. 0,1 fte)

In the Classical Music program much attention is paid to the development of students into autonomous, creative and enterprising personalities who are aware of the role they can play in the professional field as independent musicians. They are curious and investigate how they can make innovative contributions to society as musicians or music teachers.

Your Work
As a saxophone teacher you will give individual and group lessons to students in the preparatory, bachelor and/or master programs. Teaching students within the ODM program is also an option. Teachers of theoretical and practical subjects work together in teacher teams that jointly stimulate, monitor and discuss the development of the students several times a year. There is cooperation with the Music in Education and Jazz & Pop programs, also based in Zwolle, both in the regular curriculum and in projects. The program is bilingual and is taught in both Dutch and English.

Your Profile
You are an inspired educator and saxophonist with a completed conservatory course in Classical Music saxophone. You have extensive experience as a performing musician, both solo and in ensembles on various stages in the Netherlands and abroad. You also have experience in teaching talented saxophone players. You are open to students who show affinity with other repertoire than classical.

You are strong communicator, both in your contacts with students and with fellow teachers and staff.

As a teacher, you inspire students to get the best out of themselves by coaching them in their development into an independent musician with their own personality. You do this with enthusiasm, based on your experience and knowledge and supported by your excellent didactic qualities.

You are also prepared to invest in new inflow of students.

Your oral and written skills in the English and Dutch language are well developed (C1 level).

Our Offer
You will be offered a temporary contract for the duration of one year. If you perform well, there is a possibility of extension. The gross monthly salary is a minimum of € 4.234,28 and a maximum of

€ 5.936,77 (scale 11) based on a 36-hour working week.. Besides an informal and open working atmosphere, we offer in accordance with the CAO-HBO.

Application and information
At ArtEZ, we welcome colleagues with all kinds of backgrounds, dreams, views, goals, hobbies, interests and ambitions. Because we believe this makes us stronger and more innovative as an organisation. Moreover, diversity makes work more fun If you feel inspired by this, you are cordially invited to apply.

You can apply until 10 June 2024 by clicking on the . You are requested to write your CV and motivation in English or Dutch. Interviews are scheduled on 20 June. A second round (teaching two 2 different students) will take place on 27 June. The language of communication during the interviews is Dutch or English, depending.

Information can be obtained from Aljosja Buijs, Head of Classical Music, email:

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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