WORK WITH US
CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR CHOIR LEADERS AND PROFESSIONAL SINGERS.
BECOME A CHOIR LEADER
We are always looking for energetic and confident people to lead our non-audition contemporary choirs around the UK. We focus on creating a fun and inclusive environment for all to enjoy singing together, whatever their ability and experience. This position offers excellent opportunities to advance your leadership skills, inspire members, and create a local choir community; as well as involvement in exciting performance and recording experiences.
THE POSITION
As one of our leaders, you will teach material written and arranged by Some Voices and prepare members for performances. Our rehearsals welcome members into a space where they can develop their vocal and performance skills, as well as create friendships within a diverse community. Our HQ team provide all the resources and support needed to create this environment through teaching a repertoire of pop material in a dynamic and inclusive way. You’ll be part of a network of friendly choir leaders around the country, who support each other and share learnings.
SCOPE OF WORK
You will lead weekly choir rehearsals across our term based structure. We have 3 terms a year, each consisting of:
10 weekly rehearsals running from 7pm - 8.30pm
Teaching 8 songs based around a theme. Past themes have included: ‘Festival Headliners’, ‘Hollywood Hits’, ‘Choir Clubland’, ‘Top of Your Pops’ (90s) and ‘Studio 54’ (Disco).
Preparing members for a gig each term led by either yourself, or a national 'hub' leader
Our typical choir has around 25 -100 members with an average age range of 24yrs-50yrs old. We do not use sheet music with our singers as we aim to be as inclusive as possible; parts are learned by ear with additional online resources to help members practice at home.
Our HQ team books venues for rehearsals and shows, with input from National choir leaders as to suitable spaces.
Our central marketing team promotes all choirs and shows, with input from leaders being crucial to the growth of each choir.
Additional performance and rehearsal opportunities are often available as our choirs are often booked for radio, TV, festivals and corporate events.
Fees are fixed per rehearsal - details can be provided on application - with potential for extra sesssions and bonuses.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
A background in music
Score reading
Previous vocal training
An outgoing and personable character with an ability to inspire others
An energetic and inspiring approach to leading your session
DESIRABLE SKILLS
Piano player
A degree or diploma in the arts
HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like something you’d love to do, please email: sing@somevoices.co.uk with subject line Leader Application. Please include:
Your CV
A cover letter explaining how you fit the job requirements and why you would like to be a Some Voices leader
Your location and where you would be prepared to travel to to lead rehearsals
If available, a link to your website or any relevant videos of you leading
PROFESSIONAL SINGERS
As well as our non-auditioned membership choir, Some Voices has a Company Choir of professional singers, who we work with for bookings like corporate events, film and TV recording, session work and lots more. Find out more about our Company Choir.
If you are a freelance, professional singer and you would like to audition to join our Company Choir, please send a headshot, CV and showreel (can just be a video of you singing something you enjoy) to our Events Team on: events@somevoices.co.uk and we will be in touch when we next hold auditions.