Freelance Musician - Rock Choir
Rock Choir Closing date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026
- Part time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Base Pay: £39,000 pro rata, plus an uncapped bonus scheme offering significant earning potential based on performance. This is based on running the minimum of three choirs, with each choir requiring approximately five hours per week.
About The Role:
We're looking for passionate and dynamic Choir Leaders to inspire and grow our local communities. Working approximately five hours per week for each choir, you'll use your musical talent, enthusiasm, and leadership skills to deliver engaging, inclusive, and uplifting choir experiences.
Schedule at a Glance:
-Choirs run Monday to Thursday
-The number of choirs you run will depend on your locations, see above for more details
-Three 10-week terms per year
-Each choir rehearses for 1.5 hours per week during term time
-Attend two Friday meetings per term
-Complete three short training courses each year
-Performances outside the regular term schedule
The Rock Choir Teaching Year:
Rock Choir sessions operate across three teaching terms a year, aligned with the UK school calendar. Each term typically runs for 10 weeks, with a 1 week half-term break in each*.
Summer - 10 weeks between September-December
Autumn - 10 Weeks between January-April
Spring - 10 Weeks between May-July
*Please note that some performances and training events will happen outside of this schedule.
Job Requirements
Essential Requirements:
Applicants must be confident in both Singing and the Piano. These are fundamental aspects of the role, and we can only consider candidates who are able to both sing and play piano confidently. You are required to provide your own equipment such as a portable keyboard, PA system and head mic. You will also need to travel to each of your choir locations, this shouldn't be longer than a 1 hour drive from your home address. Previous choir-leading experience is preferred but not essential.
We're looking for someone who is:
-Confident singing and playing piano at the same time
-Able to use both voice and piano as effective teaching tools
-A natural leader who is motivated, enthusiastic, and inspiring
-An engaging teacher who enjoys helping others reach their potential
-Committed to growing their choirs and participating in events, meetings, and training opportunities.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Freelance Musician - Rock Choir
- Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Teaching
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026
- Location: International
How to Apply
Please complete the application form below ton our website. As part of the process, you will be asked to submit an audition video. To help us review your application as quickly as possible, please ensure your video meets all the following requirements:
Demonstrate your current abilities, no matter the level
The performance must be a solo audition, featuring only you.
You must be singing and accompanying yourself on the piano.
The recording must have been made within the last 30 days.
No additional instruments, backing tracks, or band members should be included.
Following these guidelines will help us review your application efficiently and ensure your musical abilities are assessed fairly. Please note that if your audition video does not meet these requirements, we may be unable to process your application.
- Contact name: Jessica
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Rock Choir
The choir that started the contemporary choir movement and as featured on BBC Breakfast, ITV1, Sky, CBS, The Times, Sunday Times, Daily Mail, Daily Express and Telegraph - has been hailed as a 'National Phenomenon' in the entertainment, music and business worlds and we are very proud to be able to offer incredibly rewarding skilled careers to musicians. We teach pop, gospel and motown singing to the public through workshops and rehearsal sessions.