Christopher Barr

Experience

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  Aberdeen International Youth Festival

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

  Singing Instructor
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  University of Strathclyde Chamber Choir

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  Assistant Conductor

  I was assistant conductor of the University of Strathclyde Chamber Choir. This was a post created by the Association of British Choral Directors Apprenticeship.

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  East Renfrewshire Council

  Aug 2010 - May 2013

  • Music Director of Intermediate Youth Choir

    Aug 2011 - May 2013

  • Teacher of Music

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
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  Strathaven Choral Society

  Aug 2010 - now

  Director of Music

  I am responsible for conducting and planning all musical activities for this ensemble. (Freelance contract. One evening per week, plus two weekend concerts)www.strathavenchoral.com

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  The High School of Glasgow

  Aug 2011 - Apr 2012

  Teacher of Music

  This was a maternity cover post and I was responsible for teaching transitus - S6 classes. Whilst in this post I created the first senior boys only choir which helped develop confidence with boys singing. Many of the boys in this choir had never previously sung in any of the school ensembles and were not active within the music department. Other roles included leading on department implementation of A Curriculum for Excellence, development of online web based resources for both pupils and staff and leading school ensembles when required. Show less

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  East Kilbride Gilbert and Sullivan Society

  Jan 2012 - May 2014

  Musical Director

  Responsible for directing the music for Patience and the Gondoliers. All performances took place at the East Kilbride Village Theatre.

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  South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Ltd

  May 2012 - Jun 2012

  Music Director of Olympic Torch Relay Choir

  This was a five week freelance contract where I was responsible for rehearsing and directing the 2012 South Lanarkshire Cultural Olympiad Choir. I was tasked with rehearsing seven primary schools, one high school and two local amateur choirs to create this performance.Details of performances can be found here http://vimeo.com/44396130

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  Bridge of Weir Choral Society

  Aug 2012 - now

  Director of Music

  Director of Music for the Bridge of Weir Choral Society. I am responsible for conducting and planning all musical activites for this ensemble. (Freelance contract. One evening per week, plus two weekend concerts)• 2012/13 Season: Morten Lauridsen - Nocturnes, Bob Chilcott - Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen, Durufle - Requiem and Vaughan Williams - Five Mystical Songs• 2013/14 Season: Bob Chilcott - The Making of the Drum, Howard Goodall - Eternal Light, Brahms - Neue Liebeslieder, Op. 65,• 2014/15 Season: Bach - Magnificat in D, Karl Jenkins - The Armed Man and selected Opera Choruses• 2015/16 Season: Saint-Saëns - A Christmas Oratorio, Poulenc - Gloria • 2016/17 Season: Handel - Messiah (Choruses), Vaughan Williams - Serenade to Music, Mozart - Missa solemnis in C major, K. 66• 2017/18 Season: Bob Chilcott - Requiem, John Tavener - The Lamb, Handel - Zadok The Preist• 2018/19 Season: Vivaldi - Gloria, Faure - Requiem, Handel - My Heart Is Inditing• 2019/20 Season: Karl Jenkins- A Celebration of Christmas, Brahms - Requiem Show less

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  Stirling Council

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2014

  Music Specialist

  Responsible for delivery of the primary music curriculum within Stirlingshire primary schools. I worked as a peripatetic music specialist visiting eight schools across the Stirling region. As part of this role I curated, produced and conducted the world premiere of Ken Johnston's "Flodden 1513" with Stirling Schools Choirs and NYCoS Stirling Area Choir as part of the Cappella Nova Stirling 500 festival at the Church of the Holy Rude.For this project I worked with all of the primary music specialists to bring their school choirs together to create the Stirling Schools Choirs. Show less

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  Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF)

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Artist Liaison

  Short freelance contract for the Aberdeen International Youth Festival.Main Tasks and Responsibilities● Produce artist packs with key information● Check that transport has been arranged for any airport arrivals● Welcome artists to the festival● Communicate sound-check and performance times● Liaise with the transport co-ordinator for any transport needed to and from venues● Liaise with festival team on any artist or venue issues● Be on hand to answer any artist queries● Any other duties in line with the objective of the festival Show less

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  Glasgow Life

  Jan 2014 - May 2021

  Music Producer

  Developing the music programme for Glasgow Life and UNESCO City of Music. Based at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, City Halls, TRAMWAY and the Kelvingrove BandstandOverall responsibility to work with the Glasgow Music programming team to develop the music and participation programme for Glasgow Life/UNESCO City of Music. Responsibilities include event management, project management, partnership building, reporting KPI’s, budget management, representing UNESCO City of Music when required at events, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Fire Warden and First Aider. Created partnerships with Scotland’s national music companies and developed partnerships with international and UK music organisations. Recent project lead highlights: •The Benedetti Foundation Sessions, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - Producer•Music Education Partnership Group, Play to Learn, Learn to Play, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - Producer•Education Scotland, Sing to Learn, Learn to Sing, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - Producer•VOICE@THEBANDSTAND, Kelvingrove Bandstand - Producer and Programmer •Late Night Studio Jazz, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - Producer and Programmer•Glasgow Music Jazz School with Richard Michael, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - Producer and Programmer•Summer Community Programme, Kelvingrove Bandstand - Music Programmer and Producer •UNESCO Jazz Day, Glasgow Concert Halls - Producer and Programmer•Glasgow Big Band Festival - Producer•Music Café at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - Producer and Programmer•Big Music for Minis - Producer and Programmer•Volunteer manager for Celtic Connections •Celtic Connections trade stand and exhibition producerI am responsible for managing all aspects of the programme's I work on from creation to delivery. Show less

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  EAIE: European Association for International Education

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2015

  Choir Director

  This was a short freelance contract where I was responsible for rehearsing and directing the European Association for International Education's Glasgow conference choir. Over two days I lead choral singing workshops at the EAIE annual conference which culminated in a performance in the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow.

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  Hamilton Caledonian Bowling Club Male Voice Choir

  Aug 2020 - now

  Music Director

  I am responsible for conducting and planning all musical activities for this ensemble. (Freelance contract. One evening per week, plus concert commitments when required)

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  Falkirk Council

  May 2021 - now

  Teacher of Music

  Responsible for design and delivery of the primary music curriculum within five primary schools located in the Braes High School Cluster. This includes music delivery within an Additional Support for Learning school, which is a provision for primary aged children with severe and complex additional support needs who live in the Falkirk Council Area.Recently completed Falkirk Council Education Services "To Lead to Not To Lead" management course, following a recommendation by senior management. Show less