Musician

Rock Choir

Musician

£7200

Rock Choir, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 15 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 961304ab94e8444b80ca4e04f28f1125

Full Job Description

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.

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 Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich. You will run 3 choirs and you will need competent piano and singing skills., 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., 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 Type: Part Time, Self-employed. Mon-Thurs, 30 weeks/year + 6 training sessions

Income: Guaranteed income - £7,200pa, PLUS additional commission 3 times a year. Potential to earn £18,000pa.

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.