We are the Residentie Orkest The Hague. The Hague is the city with which we are inseparable. The international, diplomatic, political and royal city by the sea and city of peace and justice. With our music we play an important role in reaching and connecting all residents and visitors of The Hague. We offer a top quality musical experience with an adventurous and dynamic character. Our music, live performances, social and educational programs connect, challenge, surprise and let you enjoy. Our artistic interpretation of music creates that unique moment where music, sometimes centuries old, is suddenly totally contemporary again. The orchestra is always looking for the relevance of music in a contemporary, young and fresh way.

One of the spearheads in the ambitions of the Residentie Orkest is education. Every year more than 40,000 students participate in educational projects, making the Residentie Orkest the driving force behind music education in The Hague. To this end, the orchestra has developed an education and outreach program for all ages, through which the Residentie Orkest kest contributes to social cohesion in The Hague.

The function

As a clarinet instructor, you will teach clarinet lessons to elementary school students who have specifically chosen this instrument. For now, this will consist of one group lesson per week on Thursday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at an elementary school in The Hague. The group consists of 3 to 7 students.

In addition, a substitute is regularly needed to take over classes taught by other clarinet teachers.

The Residents is the school orchestra project of the “ Residentie Orkest ” in The Hague. The project is based on school orchestras at various schools in disadvantaged neighborhoods of The Hague. At these schools, students in grades 5–8 receive a weekly group lesson on an instrument of their choice

chosen instrument and regularly play together with other groups or with all the students

together in the school orchestra. With that orchestra, they give concerts both at school and elsewhere.

We'll lend them an instrument.

The teachers form a team at each school. That team is “self-managing.” This means that it

the team can make its own decisions about the annual schedule, the repertoire, and the methodology that

is suitable for the students of a specific school, the concerts, etc.

Job Requirements

• At least a bachelor's degree in clarinet or in music education with clarinet as the primary instrument;

• You have an affinity for teaching elementary school students;

• Teaching experience is a plus;

• You speak Dutch;

• You must be available at least on Thursday afternoons from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the school year.

What do we offer?

• A freelance position for at least one hour per week, with the possibility of adding substitute hours as needed;

• An hourly rate of at least €57 (entry-level);

• The opportunity to contribute to music education in The Hague and to pass on a love of music to children;

• Work that is closely tied to the Residentie Orkest; You’ll be part of a passionate team of teachers.

Application and other information

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible in the form of a brief cover letter and resume. Please address your application to Madelon Schuiling, Project Manager for The Residents, and email it to vacatures@residentieorkest.nl. We will then let you know as soon as possible whether we would like to invite you for an introductory interview.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

Submission of a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is a prerequisite for starting the assignment.