(a) To teach instrumental training classes, to liaise with parents and to carry out administrative duties pertaining to teaching; (b) To co-ordinate teaching materials and select repertoire for instrumental training classes; and to propose the curriculum, syllabus and training plans; (c) To assist in the planning of recruitment panels for the instrumental training classes and summer music camp, orchestra/band audition boards and internal assessment panels; and to serve as chairman/member of these boards/panels; (d) To be conductor/tutti player in the Instructor’s Orchestra/Ensemble/Concert and to assist in the planning of concert content; (e) To be the conductor of flagship orchestras/bands and to assist the Senior Music Officer in the preparation of training repertoire, organizing performances, programme notes and other printing information concerning performances of these orchestras/bands; to assist in supervising the planning, training and performances of elementary and intermediate level orchestras/bands; and to be the officer–in-charge of dress rehearsal of trainees’ concerts and joint concerts; (f) To assist in the planning and co-ordination of music programmes for various Music Office activities such as music camp, Interflow Concerts, Music Office trainees’ concerts and music exchange programmes; and to assist in liaison with musicians and music/community organizations; (g) To manage and supervise the work of the Assistant Music Officers I/II and part-time instructors/performers under his/her charge, including completion of their appraisal reports; and to conduct class inspections and prepare inspection reports; (h) To assist in stock–checks, procurement and maintenance and repair of musical instruments; (i) To assist in the administration and management of the String Section, including planning of staff training, handling/investigation of complaints, etc.; and (j) To carry out any other duties assigned by senior officers. (Will be required to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and Public Holidays.)

(a) Associate/Licentiate/Fellowship diploma in the string discipline [see Note (i)] conferred by a recognized music institution through public examination, or equivalent; or a diploma in music from a recognized institution with a major study in the string discipline [see Note (i)], or equivalent; (b) Not less than 5 years’ full-time post-qualification working experience in teaching/performing in the string discipline [see Note (i)] in recognized institutions or organizations; (c) Met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese language and English language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [see Note (ii)]; (d) Fluent Cantonese and good written Chinese and English; (e) Has experience in conducting orchestras; and (f) Proficiency in Putonghua preferred.