Summary

A dedicated and experienced music teacher specialising in Steel Pans and Percussion Drums with over 35 years of experience in schools, live performance, and student mentorship.

Skills

  • Steel Pan & Percussion — Proficient across pan types and percussion drums
  • Teaching & Mentoring — GCSE preparation and ensemble direction
  • Leadership — Musical direction, program building, workshops
  • Performance — Live shows, festivals, international tours

Selected Performances

  • United Nations Building, Paris
  • Brive Music Festival
  • Expo in Hann Meunden, Frankfurt
  • Expo in Copenhagen, Denmark
  • All UK major concert halls
  • Accompanied Sir Cliff Richard

Career

Music Director and Arranger — Hackney Schools Steel Orchestra
1990 — 2010 | Inner London Education Authority

Formed and directed the Hackney Schools Steel Orchestra; taught Black music history and appreciation; instructed students on a range of steel pan instruments.

Music Teacher
1985 — 2023

Delivered classes for ages 7–18; conducted student performances locally and internationally; ran adult workshops to broaden community access to music.

Education

Oxford O’Levels — Upton House

English; Music; Mathematics; Science; Geography

References

Available on request.

Cover Letter

3 Liverymen Walk
Greenhithe
Kent DA9 9GZ
richardpeltier@icloud.com

October 8, 2023

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to apply for the position of Music Teacher at your esteemed organisation. With over 35 years of experience specialising in Steel Pan and Percussion Drums, I am confident in my ability to contribute to your music programme and foster musical talent among students.

I have taught a diverse range of genres including Jazz, Pop, Classical, Reggae, Calypso, and Latin music. I have been sponsored by British Telecom and the Co-Operative Society and served as Musical Director for the Hackney Schools Steel Orchestra, which performed at venues such as the United Nations Building in Paris and toured Europe.

I have achieved a 100% pass rate with A distinctions for students in Music GCSE O level and take pride in mentoring students who have gone on to careers in music, television, and the arts.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of discussing my qualifications further.

Sincerely,
Richard Derrick Peltier