Musician

Are you looking for a new musical challenge? Would you like to change lives with your musical skills? If you play the piano and love to sing we have the perfect role for you!

We are looking for inspiring musicians to run choirs in Birmingham (5 Choirs), Gloucestershire (4 Choirs), West Suffolk (3 choirs) and more!. You will run between 3-5 choirs and you will need competent piano and singing skills.

Apply now by sending in your CV, a link to a video of yourself playing the piano and singing at the same time and cover letter outlining your musical background and singing/piano skills to recruitment@rockchoir.com with the subject line "AREA Application", please make sure to include your Full Name and Address OR you can visit our website www.rockchoirjobs.com.

Job Type: Part Time, Self-employed. Mon-Thurs, 30 weeks/year + 6 training sessions

Income: Guaranteed income between £7,200-£12,000pa, PLUS additional commission 3 times a year. Potential to earn £30,000pa.

Holiday: Holidays run in line with school terms. Approx. 16 weeks/year depending on workload. Choir performances may take place during these breaks at your discretion.

Training dates: 28th-31st May and 9th-11th July 2024 for a September start.

Full training, support and development is provided and no previous experience of running choirs needed. You must be able to play the piano and drive.

Full FREE training is given to take you from zero group singing leading experience (if that's what you need) to leading your choirs and you will be part of a dynamic and talented team of musicians and teachers from all across the UK. We deliver exciting choir sessions weekly for local communities of enthusiastic singers who are motivated learners. If you live somewhere else in the UK and EIRE please do feel you can get in touch and see if we can work together in your area too!

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- Have the ability to read music/chords, play the piano and sing - you will need to be proficient in all these aspects to succeed in this role

- Due to the nature of the job, you must have a full GB Driving Licence and use of a car

- Provide your own PA system, keyboard and head mic

- Charismatic and energetic personality

- Committed and self-motivated

- Ability to create an inclusive teaching environment for all choir members

- Willingness to teach, lead, conduct, plan, and handle administrative tasks for the choirs

- Willingness to participate in events and performances outside of regular rehearsal times

- Ability to work with a supportive and friendly team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Run 5 choirs in the above locations

- Travel to each choir location

- Deliver weekly 1.5hr sessions to each location during term times (3x10 week terms per year)

- Create engaging and enjoyable choir sessions from start to finish

- Prepare and Teach any new contemporary Rock Choir material (3-4 songs/term) to all choirs - all resources are provided for you

- Utilise your piano and vocal skills to provide high-quality musical instruction to your members

- Inspire, lead, and support choir members to help them build confidence and develop their musical abilities

- Utilise physical/vocal warm ups and icebreakers alongside your teaching to create a fun and social learning environment for your members

- You will dedicate time outside of choir sessions to Admin. Including but not limited to: emailing members, contacting new members who will be trying the choir out for the first time, advertising your choirs e.g flyers, updating the choir’s social media sites and organising performance opportunities - these can be at local community events or bigger “stage” events

- You will attend meetings twice a term with the rest of the team in your region as well as training and development events 3 times a year to enhance your skills and stay up-to-date with new ideas and techniques.