Musicians Wanted - Rock Choir: Full Training Provided

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! Apply now by sending in your CV and cover letter outlining your musical background and singing/piano skills via the button below, please make sure to include your Full Name and Address.

We are looking for inspiring new leaders to run choirs across the UK in Chesterfield, Matlock, Rotherham & Worksop (5 Choirs); Bury St Edmunds & Ipswich (3 Choirs); Pembrokeshire (3-4 Choirs); and Cirencester (4 Choirs).

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

Salary: Guaranteed income per choir you run - starting from £7,200 - £12,000pa, PLUS additional commission 3 times a year. Potential to make upwards of £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.

Start Date: September 2024 - Training dates TBC

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!

THE ROLE

• Run between 3-5 choirs
• 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 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 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.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Have the ability to read music/chords, play the piano and sing - you will need to be competent in both vocal and piano, preferably with qualifications in either or both. We welcome applicants with Performance and Teaching experience however this role will not suit teachers with full time employment.,
• 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.

We are offering self-employment with a guaranteed minimum income, plus potential for much more, along with a working schedule that allows you the flexibility to maintain other work and personal commitments alongside it.

As a Rock Choir Leader you will also be part of the many exciting opportunities along-side the role, such as opening the BBC London Proms in the Park, recording at Abbey Road Studios, releasing commercial recordings and performing/taking part in large arena shows such as Wembley, the London O2 and the Royal Albert Hall as well as appearing on regional and national TV and radio.

Leaders get to witness, first-hand, the emotional impact that the Rock Choir Experience is having directly on its Members and their mental-health whilst giving something back by connecting each individual and each Rock Choir community together whilst using music to change lives.

EXTRA EXPERIENCES

A Rock Choir Leader is also invited to become part of the ‘Rock Choir Vocal Group’ which currently features on Rock Choir's commercial single releases and are invited to perform as a group at high-profile performances such as BBC Proms in the Park.

These exciting events help personal development but also assist in building the reputation of Rock Choir which in turn contributes to the dynamic and excellent reputation that Rock Choir has gained.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your CV, along with a cover letter highlighting your musical experience, leadership skills, and why you are interested in this position, via the button below. Please include your Full Name and Address. Upon submission we will review your CV and relevant information, you may then be invited for an informal chat over the phone to discuss the role further. Those who suit the role will then be invited for an interview and audition. Successful candidates will then be offered a conditional offer on successfully completing an 'Assessment and Development' training course - this course is a supportive and dynamic training program to help build confidence and prepare you for leading choirs. If training is successfully completed, the applicant will receive a formal offer for the role. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer.

WHY CHOOSE ROCK CHOIR?

GUARANTEED INCOME

• An opportunity to earn a guaranteed income as a self-employed musician and be cared for and supported by a well-loved and successful UK brand and family business team.

MAINTAIN COMMITMENTS

• Maintain your current musical and/or other commitments around your Rock Choir role.

TRULY MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

• An opportunity to truly make a difference in your community and enrich the lives of those who take part.

EXPAND YOUR GROWTH 

• Enabling you to expand your growth as a musician and performer and develop your own personal life and friendships with like-minded musicians in the Rock Choir team.

THE BEST CHOIR EXPERIENCE IN THE UK:

Rock Choir was the first contemporary choir of its kind in the UK and inspired a new musical landscape of community contemporary singing. Rock Choir has improved the well being and mental health of tens of thousands of individuals since it began in 2005.

You can read the amazing testimonial on our linked jobsite from a Rock Choir leader who conquered both the academic world and the TV world! In the meantime - here is a quote about the role from one of our choir leaders - "I really enjoy working as choir leader. I work with a great team of people, have lots of fun and I am very proud of the choirs I teach, who in a very short space of time have come together to make a fantastic sound. The job satisfaction with this role is tremendous." Jan Moll (Hampshire Rock Choir Leader)