Musician for Choirs

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

**Salary**: Guaranteed income per choir you run, with additional commission 3 times a year.

**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.

**Location**:Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn Garden City, Amersham and Dunstable**.

**Start Date: April 24**

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate musician to join our talented and dynamic team of Rock Choir Leaders. You will need excellent leadership skills and be able to play the piano and sing at the same time. The bulk of your teaching will be piano/vocals based so you will need to be fairly confident in your ability to utilise these skills.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to run choirs in **Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn Garden City, Amersham and Dunstable**. You will need to be available throughout the year - Our terms run in 10 week blocks, 3 times a year alongside schools. If you are unable to do these times please contact us to discuss your availability or other opportunities.

**The Role**
- Travel to each choir location,
- Deliver weekly 1.5hr sessions to each location during term times,
- Create engaging and enjoyable choir sessions form 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 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.

**Requirements, Skills and Experience**
- Have the ability to read music/chords, play the piano and sing - you will need to be fairly confident 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,
- There is no need to have worked with choirs before,
- 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.

**Benefits**
- Self-employed,
- Guaranteed Income,
- Monday - Thursday working week,
- Ability to maintain your current musical and/or other commitments around your Rock Choir role,
- Approx. 16 weeks holiday,
- Commission for membership numbers,
- Full training provided,
- 30-strong HQ team for support and guidance,
- Exciting opportunities such as high-profile performances and recordings,
- Opportunities to develop personal career and skills alongside the role.

**About Us**

Rock Choir is a renowned musical organisation with a network of talented musicians and teachers known as Rock Choir Leaders, providing community-based choir rehearsals, dedicated to enriching lives through the power of singing. We deliver the Rock Choir experience to communities across the UK, inspiring individuals to come together, build confidence, and enjoy life-changing musical experiences.

**Application Process**

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our team.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance

**Salary**: From £9,600.00 per year

Schedule:

- Flexitime

Supplemental pay types:

- Commission pay

Application question(s):

- Can you read music?
- Can you play the piano?
- Do you have a driving licence and a car? Due to the nature of this role, you will need to travel to each choir location with your own equipment.

Work Location: In person