We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest for the role of Conductor for our JAY Band, commencing for the 2026 school year.

The New Plymouth JAY Band, (Junior, Adult & Youth) is a group who enjoy making music together.  The band are a diverse group, aged between 10 and 80 years old,  and from varied backgrounds. While at different levels of musical ability, the band strive to work together to attain the highest musical standards, both personally and as a team.

One of the aims of this group is to actively encourage and support players to gain musical and technical knowledge, to allow them to become playing members of our Senior Band – New Plymouth Brass.

There is an expectation that the band perform a minimum of two public concerts each year, and attend the Regional Brass Band Contest. The JAY Band currently rehearse weekly on Wednesdays from 5.00pm – 6.30pm during school terms.

The successful applicant will ideally have the following skills:

•  A high level of musical knowledge and experience

•  Ability to lead players of all skill levels and age groups

•  Able to provide varied, challenging and enjoyable music choices

•  Co-operate with a supportive and engaged committee

•  An understanding of brass bands is an advantage, but not essential

Please provide your musical CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the role and your vision to develop this band to: [email protected]  by: 01 October 2025.