ANDREW ANGEL

With nearly 30 years of experience in education, I bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to confidently teach music and ensure that students reach their full potential.

As a permanent, full-time music specialist teacher at Subiaco Primary School since January 2016, I am dedicated to delivering the best possible provision for every student under my care. I strongly believe that music should be accessible to all students as it enriches their overall experience and development. Beyond creating musicians, music education offers numerous benefits.

In addition to my teaching expertise, I have gained valuable leadership experience at school administration level. Now, I am seeking an opportunity to combine my leadership skills with my passion for music education. Sharing my expertise and leading by example are also areas where I find great fulfillment.

Recognising that the fundamental processes of teaching and learning are similar across all year levels, I am confident that my skills are transferable to any educational setting. Music Teacher talented at promoting creative expression among elementary and middle school students. Bringing diverse training in voice, piano and guitar.

• Place of Birth: Bangor, North Wales UK
• Date of Birth: 05/06/73
• Marital Status: Married and a father of 2 children (12 and 10 years old).
• Australian Citizen since 2012
• Religion: Christian. I worship at St George's Cathederal, Perth.
• Valid and current Working with Children Check

I received a prestigious acknowledgment from the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh during a Buckingham Palace reception in 2000 for outstanding musical accomplishments with students from disadvantaged backgrounds.  This was during the period that I worked at Maesincla Primary School, governed by the Church of Wales. 

• Music EdNet Conference 2015
• 'Daytime' - A Day of Technology in Music Education
• Developing Digital Portfolios, Living with technology in the music room
• The Blended Music Classroom, The Primary Music Classroom goes on line
• Midnight Music ipad Bootcamp
• Audacity Online Course - an introduction to using music software - 'Audacity'
• Music Technology - Making Music with your Computer
• Landsdale Primary School Staff Conference High Tech High Touch
• Department of Education and Training Child Protection Professional Learning Program
• Kids 'n music

Piano Accompanist 

I am currently the official accompanists of the Perth Male Voice Choir. I was fundamental in the planning of a recent tour of England and Wales and I organised and performed with them at numerous concerts with local Welsh choirs.

I have also accompanied the Australian Girls Choir (Senior Performing Choir) and have accompanied them at concerts held locally in Perth as well as in Sydney.

I regularly accompany students for AMEB examinations and recently I accompanied for solo instrumentalists for concert performances at Newman College

Massed Choir Festival Concert Piano Accompanist at Perth Concert Hall 

I am the accompanist for the Massed Choir Festival held annually at the Perth Concert Hall which involves accompanying a massed choir of students as well as a range of supporting community choirs.

Church Organist 

I was the church organist at Grace Anglican Church, Joondalup for a 5 year period before re-locating.

Piano Tutor

I instructed individuals of varying ages in private piano lessons for over 30 years, ranging from beginners to Grade 8 advanced level. Demonstrated expertise by setting goals, arranging performance events, and guiding students toward successful completion of piano examinations

I have attended several piano teaching workshops by several world recognized concert pianists and observed and participated in Master Classes,

Workshops for Teachers

I've held music courses for Primary Music Specialists, held practical workshops for non-specialist teachers, regularly attend music network meetings.  I have presented at the ASME (Australian School of Music Education) Summer School by sharing examples of good practise in developing digital portfolios in the music classroom.

Musical Director 

I have a strong interest in Musical theatre, had many opportunities to take on the role of Musical Director in stage shows.  I was actively involved in the Limelight community theatre in Wanneroo where I was the Musical Director of the stage show, "Snoopy - The Musical".  My role was instrumental in establishing the ‘MAD’ Production (Music, Art and Drama) programs at Landsdale Primary School. This provision included staging many presentations with senior classes for the school community including ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘Nowhere Boy’, ‘Cinderella Rockerfella’ and also many story and song presentations of popular nursery rhymes with junior classes.

In the UK, I directed a children's choir for a charity Christmas concert that involved accompanying Sir Cliff Richard on the piano.  I directed and led professional musicians and a cast of 150 students across multiple schools to present  ‘Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat’. This was a televised performance as part of the National Youth Eisteddfod.  

Performances

I regularly perform at many functions and events including wedding ceremonies, performances with Big Bands,  jazz groups and pop bands.  i have also performed in a classical piano trio.

• Ms Heather McNeil

      Principal Subiaco Primary School

      271, Bagot Road

      Subiaco

      Phone: 9207 7900

      Email: Heather.Mcneil@education.wa.edu.au

• The Rev. Dr Gift Makwasha.

      School Chaplain St George's Anglican Grammar School

      50 William Street 

      Perth 

      Mobile : 0451378910 

      Email: mgift1972@gmail.com

I have included two links to video recordings of my recent performances that might be of interest.

Link 1

A performance by my choir Year 4/5/6 at the Crown Theatre, Perth. August 2024

Password - subiaco

Link 2

A piano duet performance at Churchlands Senior High School