(First Access)
Brass
Musical Director / Conductor
Beginners
Intermediate
Advanced
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The providers listed in our Directory have all confirmed to us that they have the following in place.
• DBS checks
• Public Liability Insurance
• Child Protection awareness training and to be able to refer to guidance on how this relates to their work
We check these when an Associate is interviewed. Associates are then required to confirm that these have been refreshed or renewed at appropriate points. We do not however, request to see the refreshed or renewed documentation.
We also require Associates to provide at least two referees to whom they can direct their clients if required. We do not automatically take up references and therefore do not hold stock references for our Associates.
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You can email Robert Priestley at priestleybrass@gmail.com or use the options below.
Email Robert PriestleyRobert Priestley
About
Member of Salisbury Area Music Cooperative. Over 38 years experience of teaching brass instruments (Trumpet, Cornet, French Horn, Tenor Horn, Baritone, Euphonium and Tuba; Beginner to Grade 8. Trombone and Bass Trombone; Beginner to Diploma). Conducting ensembles ranging from beginner brass bands to youth orchestras and senior bands. Extensive playing experience in classical, show, chamber brass and jazz ensembles. Over 20 years experience of teaching First Access/Wider Opportunities type classes (Brass and Recorder)
Studied Trombone with Peter Gane and Eric Crees at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. B.Mus at Surrey University. PGCE at Bulmershe College (specialising in instrumental tuition). Worked for Berkshire Young Musicians Trust (now Berkshire Maestros) – ending as Regional Head, Coventry Performing Arts Service as Deputy Head and Wiltshire Music Service as Assistant Head and Director of Salisbury Area Young Musicians.
Worked with the ABRSM setting the pieces for the 2010 and 2017 Trombone Syllabus. Reader for Brass Wind Publications. Pieces for Junior Band published by Mostyn Music.
What I / we help young people achieve
Happy and motivated pupils: low give up rate, good examination results, high level of membership of ensembles (school and music centre).
Some pupils have gone on to study music and make a living in the wider arts world, many more continue to play for enjoyment and fulfilment in their adult life
Opportunities for children & young people
- To learn to play an instrument and / or develop skills on an instrument
- To play, perform music with others
- To work with and support other young musicians
Also Works With
Salisbury Area Music Co-operative
Salisbury Area Young Musicians
Times
- Term Time
- After School
Taught Instruments
- Brass
- Musical Director / Conductor
Ages Taught
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 11-13
- 14-15
- 16+
Level Taught
- Beginners
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Qualifications, Grades & Certificates Taught
- Instrument grades
Other Qualifications
Diploma (Trombone and Bass Trombone)
Musical Clusters Covered
- Salisbury / Wilton
My Training & Development
2018/19
September 5 SAMC: Achieving GDPR compliance
February 18 SAMC: Autism Spectrum for Music Leaders
May 14 Hub: Future Facing Conference including sessions on
Songwriter, Instrument Hire
May 16 SAMC: Performance nerves and postural issues
Networking at all of these events plus at other times
Keeping up with developments in Sibelius and music preparation in general through extensive online reading
Keeping up with developments in beginner and intermediate instrument design and availability through extensive online reading and visits to retailers to try instruments
Membership of ISM – reading their information literature