Musician for Choirs in Northern Ireland - Rock Choir
Rock Choir

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: We are looking for musicians in the following areas:

Londonderry, Limavady, Dungiven
Newry, Banbridge, Warrenpoint
Strabane, Omagh
Coleraine, Ballymoney, Portstewart
Bangor, Donaghadee, Newtownards
Carryduff, Comber, Downpatrick
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 open and run 3 brand new choirs in Northern Ireland (locations above). 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.

Please submit your CV, along with a cover letter highlighting your musical experience, leadership skills, and why you are interested in this position, to recruitment@rockchoir.com- Please include "Rock Choir Leader Application - AREA" in the subject line. If you are applying directly through Indeed, please make sure your email/contact number are available on the CV submitted.

The Role

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 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.
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

Please submit your CV, along with a cover letter highlighting your musical experience, leadership skills, and why you are interested in this position, to recruitment@rockchoir.com. Please include "Rock Choir Leader Application - AREA" in the subject line.

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 a relaxed and informative 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 and value diversity in our team.

Any questions you may have please contact our recruitment team - recruitment@rockchoir.com

For more information on Rock Choir visit our website - www.rockchoir.com

About the Organisation

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.