Description
Freelance position. £117 per weekly 2 hour rehearsal call and £210 for concerts and events.
London Youth Choirs is seeking a skilled choir leader who is passionate about bring high quality singing to children of all backgrounds to be our next Conductor of LYC West. There will be termly local performances, and also wider performance opportunities within the LYC framework, such as combined concerts with the other choirs, as well as commercial and workshop opportunities.
The Conductor will be required to work at weekly rehearsals on Thursday afternoons during term time (2 hour call) as well as one or two concerts or events each term (up to a 4 hour call).
Essential
- Experience of choir training and choral conducting at a high level, with an understanding of best practice in working with children's voices
- The knowledge and experience to make informed repertoire choices for the choir, in collaboration with the Artistic Director
- The ability to connect with and inspire young people to achieve quality performances
- An excellent role model who is willing to be a positive and vocal advocate for the work of London Youth Choirs and the wider benefits of singing for young people
- Experience of working with young people from all backgrounds, and a passion for inclusive practice
- An excellent team player who is helpful and collaborative
- Sensitive, aware, and compassionate towards any challenges our young people may be facing
- An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and protection of children and young people
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people with additional needs
- First aid trained
- Plan repertoire in collaboration with the Artistic Director in good time and with due consideration for operational deadlines
- Seek out new and innovative music which our young people will enjoy and thrive on learning
- Arrive well prepared for all LYC rehearsals, concerts and events, starting them punctually and ready to lead
- Prepare and deliver interesting rehearsals which incorporate musicianship, manage behaviour well, and lead to satisfying learning outcomes for LYC members
- Support with the set up and pack down of the rehearsals, if required
- Be friendly and approachable to our young people and keen to share their love of music making
- Commit to attending the choir's weekly rehearsals, and all concerts and events for the duration of the academic year
- In case of unavailability or illness, arrange a deputy from within the LYC pool of approved Conductors
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably required
Fill in the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form on our website.