About > Teaching & Training
TEACHING…
Teaching is an integral part of Rebecca’s career and she currently works for a number of educational authorities around Scotland. Within her Lower Strings teaching, she incorporates aspects of the Kodaly approach and she is also a qualified colourstrings cello tutor. Rebecca is keen to share with others the enjoyment that she gains from playing the cello and enjoys the interaction between teacher and pupil.
Angus Council - Rebecca works two days a week for Angus Council; at Monifieth High School, Seaview Primary School, Liff Primary School and Birkhill Primary School. She is also an orchestral coach for the Junior String Orchestra in Arbroath.
East Renfrewshire Council - Rebecca works for the Colourstrings Saturday Centre at Williamwood High School in Glasgow. Throughout the morning she teaches Colourstring Cello, leads the Singing Games Sessions and co-conducts the Colourstrings Orchestra.
Glasgow City Council - Rebecca works one day a week as Cello Tutor at Croftfoot Primary School, Mount Florida Primary School and Kings Park Primary School.
The National Youth Choir of Scotland and The Youth Music Initiative - Rebecca leads musicianship classes for both NYCOS and The Youth Music Initiative throughout Glasgow and Stirling.
Rebecca is now also working for Falkirk Council on a temporary basis in Larbert High School, Kinnaird Primary and Ladeside Primary. Cello lessons have never been offered in Kinnaird Primary before so this is a very exciting new venture. Rebecca also coaches the cello section for the Senior Orchestra on a Monday night.
Competitions - In November 2007, Rebecca was invited to judge the Brechin High School Annual Strings Competition.
TRAINING
Rebecca has attended numerous training courses in relation to her work, both as a performer and as a teacher. She views these courses as an integral part of her continuing professional development.
‘Gathering of the Clans’ Cello Course - Rebecca has been a regular attender at the ‘Gathering of the Clans’ Cello Courses since 1999. She has performed masterclasses for a number of Cellists including Alexander Baillie, Alexander Boyarsky, Lowri Blake, Melissa Phelps, Louise Hopkins, Charles Medlam and Naomi Butterworth. In 2004, Rebecca was invited by the RSAMD to perform for Raphael Wallsfisch.
Colourstrings International Teacher Training Course - In the summer of 2006, Rebecca attended the 16th Colourstrings International Teacher Training Course in Roehampton, London, under the guidance of Csaba and Geza Szilvay.
NYCOS and The British Kodaly Academy - Rebecca has attended a number of training courses run by NYCOS and The British Kodaly Academy all over Scotland including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and West Calder. She has worked with tutors such as Klara Nemes, David Vinden, Lucinda Geoghegan and Judith Brindle.
European String Teachers’ Association - Rebecca is an active member of both the Glasgow and Edinburgh branches of The European String Teachers’ Association and is on the committee of the Glasgow branch.
Musician’s Union - Rebecca is a member of the Musician’s Union and attends courses held by the Union.
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - Rebecca enjoyed a variety of courses run by the ABRSM in 2008, which included the ‘Introduction to Vocal and Instrumental Teaching Course’.