Application form for Teacher post

What to expect :

Good Salary, Accomodation and Professional Development..

About alapana

alapana is a premier institution in Singapore founded in 1999. The anchor person is Mrs R.Banumathy, daughter and disciple of Sangita Kalanidhi Dr S.Ramanathan.  Mrs R.Banumathy and Sri V.Raghuraman are the founder Directors of alapana. The institution has an advisory panel of scholars and persons of respectable standing in the society. 

The objective of alapana is to impart quality education in fine arts - Indian classical music and Bharatanatyam. Quality & Variety are the hallmark of alapana.

As at the end of 2020, alapana's student strength stands at 550, and it is growing steadily.

Performance opportunities for students are aplenty and students are groomed to perform on stage.Furthermore, there is an in-house stage at alapana, complete with an excellent sound system; classrooms arealso well-equipped.

The prime locations of alapana branches in Singapore is a great advantage, as being one of the best-located Indian Institutions in Singapore.

alapana students have won National level competitions conducted by the National Arts Council, Singapore. Orchestral & Choir presentations of alapana are known for their innovative and originality.

We at alapana, adhere to a strictly structured syllabus. "Sruti Manjari", authored by Mrs R.Banumathy (blessed with a foreword by none other than Sri Semmangudi R.Srinivasa Iyer) and "Laya Manjari' writen by Sri V.Raghuraman (with blessings of the Mridangam Maestro, Sri Umayalpuram K.Sivaraman)are our prescribed texts for Carnatic Music and Mridangam, respectively. Additionally, Dr S.Ramanathan's books are our commonly-used reference guides.

alapana music students have an added advantage of learning authentic, undiuted Indian Music Theory from their teachers. From time to time, alapana also conducts a special course for very young children also and the course is called alapana balak culture (abc).

alapana conducts 3 types of classes - Regular course, Flexi & Intensive.

Students initially join the 'Standard' course and move upwards to go to "Intermediate' Level and 'Advanced' Level after qualifying in the examinations. There are 3 stages are every Level. Students at Intermedite and Advanced Levels are also required to do project assignments. Examinations are conducted every year and certificates are issued. 

The accommodation for alapana  teachers is in the same building upstairs.

Teaching Positions in alapana arts, Singapore

Advertisements containing the following text have been appearing in various newspapers from time to time.

 "Music/Dance teachers wanted for alapana Singapore.

Ph: +65 9828 0418 "
 

Applications are invited for teaching positions in Carnatic music- Vocal, Veena and Violin & Bharatanatyam at alapana arts, Singapore. Professionally qualified candidates with adequate experience may apply by email to welcome@alapana.org

Vacancies for Bharatanatyam, Carnatic Vocal, Violin & Flute will be filled up, in the order of priority. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for Interview via video conferencing. Selected candidates will be placed on our 'Reserve panel' and will be called from time to time to fill up the new vacancies as and when they arise.

Application form in the prescribed format can be downloaded from  http://www.alapana.org/appli1.pdf

Those who are desirous may send in their applications in the prescribed format by email together with soft copies of a passport size photo and pasport(if applicable) at our email address, welcome@alapana.org.

What we look for:

1. Professional qualification eg. Relevant Degree, Diploma etc

2. Adequate/relevant experience (min 3 years) in teaching with competent performing abilities.

3. Ability to teach multiple-subjects will be an advantage.

4.Proficiency in English and basic computer skills are essential.

5. Physical fitness and mental robustness is a must.

6. Valid passport in case of foreigners,with readiness to join within a month of call letter.

7. Right attitude to grow with the institution on a long term basis is as important as the aptitude.

Certain specific requirements -

Bharatanatyam:-

a) Candidates who have completed their training at Bharatakalanjali of the Dhananjayans and/or Kalakshetra, Chennai will be given preference.

b) Ability to perform Nattuvangam is a must.

c) Proven Choreography skills.

d) A wide repertoire and willingness to learn more.

e) Ability to source materials required for teaching, such as the recorded version of the items and also costume & stage requirements for performances..

f) Opportunities for performing will be limited as this is a teaching position.

Music :-

a) A good Patantharam with ability to write proper notation .

b) Knowledge of tradition as well as the latest trends in Carnatic music field without compromising on the classical aspects.

c) A rich repertoire with a strong foundation in compositions of the Trinity.

d) Ability to teach basics patiently and to adjust to varied pitches to teach young students.

e)  Vocal teachers are required to be competent to sing for Bharatanatyam Margam programmes as well.

f) Violin, Veena and Flute  teachers should have a neat finger-technique and a proper style.

VEENA REPAIRER position in alapana arts, Singapore :

Candidates skilled and experienced in Veena repairing and restoring Indian traditional string and percussion instruments may apply with their background & experience. Local applicants (Singapore Citizens /PRs) with requisite skills and proven track record shall be accorded priority. Candidates should be willing to demostrate their professional skills in Veena MeLam construction at their own cost and to our satisfaction. Salary : $1600 plus productivity based incentives.

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Application Process for all categories:

Candidates may send in their application in the prescribed form as an attachment with an email addressed to welcome@alapana.org

Short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview/demonstration of professional skills..

Job priority shall be accorded in conformity with the Government guidelines at all times.

Salary Structure as per Work Pass/permit criteria.

Those who reach the final interview level in the music/dance teaching positions will be invited to attend a video-conference Interview. alapana shall appply for a Work pass, where necessary, for the successful candidates after the final round of interview. Appointment is subject to the Immigration approval for a valid Work Pass to be issued by the Singapore Government.

Our address :

Block 684 Race Course Road, Singapore - 210684

Email: welcome@alapana.org

Contact Telephone numbers:

Singapore : +65 9828 0418