The training is part of MIAF’s Instrument Building and Repair (IBR) project, which promotes the formalization and professionalization of instrument building and repair in Africa, particularly with regard to indigenous African instruments.
Launched in 2016, the IBR project has enabled the Foundation to train dozens of young people while offering online tutorials to a wider audience across the continent. Each year, the Foundation selects up to two priority instruments to be the focus of the training. Priority instruments to date have included kamale ngoni, umakhweyana, mbira, dulcimer guitar and marimba.
The training will take place in Johannesburg from 22 to 28 February 2025. Candidates (companies or individuals) are invited to propose their own instruments for training and construction and must justify the relevance of such instruments. All participants will leave the workshop with instruments they have built during the workshop.
Note: This call is for qualified trainers and not for participants. An invitation to participate will be sent in due course.
Main responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive training on how to build your proposed (and approved) instrument. The training must also include theoretical content. The training must last no less than five days, although work may be carried out over a weekend.
- Purchase all the materials needed for the instruments.
- Provision of all equipment (tools/machines) required for the instrument making workshop.
- Help set up equipment at the venue at least one day before the workshop begins.
- Trainers may need to prepare certain components of the instruments to ensure they are fully completed at the workshop.
- Give management a clear course plan before the workshop.
- If necessary, discuss with management how the workshop offering can be improved.
- Prepare the building blocks according to the agreed course according to the focus areas.
- Participate in the selection of trainees.
- Send a brief report to management.
Training dates are subject to change.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a trainer with at least 10 years of training experience.
- Exceptional experience and knowledge in instrument making.
- Professionalism. This includes the ability to communicate efficiently with participants and the organizing team at all times.
- The trainers are always required to be punctual.
- Ability to deliver on time.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- All training courses are held in English.
How to apply
Complete and submit the application form with the following information:
- Company profile or CV.
- Specify the instrument you want to focus on and briefly explain why focusing on this instrument is important.
- Indication of possible focal points of your studies (study plan).
- budget
- Any other information that could support your application, such as previous education, pictures, videos, articles, etc.
The application deadline is 30 September 2024. Only successful applicants will be notified.
The Music In Africa Instrument Building and Repair project is funded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) and receives additional support from Afrikayna through the VITA – Instrumenthèque d’Afrique project and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), the Siemens Foundation, the Goethe-Institut, the University of Johannesburg and Ukhozi FM.
