An Assistant Music Officer II (String) is mainly deployed to:
(a) teach instrumental training classes and to liaise with parents on matters relating to the classes; to carry out administrative duties pertaining to his/her teaching jobs and to assist in recruitment of instrumental classes trainees;
(b) serve as member of the concurrent recruitment panels for the Instrumental Music Training Scheme classes, orchestra/band audition boards, Music Camp recruitment panels, and Internal Assessment panels;
(c) prepare teaching materials and select repertoire for instrumental training classes under his/her charge;
(d) serve as tutti player in the Instructor’s Orchestra/Ensemble;
(e) serve as the conductor of elementary and/or intermediate level orchestras/bands and to assist in their training, management and operation;
(f) assist in administrative matters concerning recruitment and audition of band and orchestra members; and
(g) assist in monitoring the maintenance and minor repair of musical instruments and in making evaluation and procurement recommendations, and to assist in checking of instruments upon procurement.

(Note: Members of the grade – (i) May be required to work irregular hours; and (ii) are subject to posting and transfer within their respective streams at the discretion of the Head of Grade / Department.)

Candidates should –
(a) (i) have an associate diploma in String instrument conferred by a recognised music institution through public examination, or equivalent; or
(ii) have a diploma in music from a recognised institution with a major study in a String instrument, or equivalent;
(b) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 [see Note (i)] or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; and
(c) be able to speak fluent Cantonese.