Music Masters is putting out an open call for expressions of interest in our Volunteer Musician programme. This is a programme for musicians new to the music education sector who are interested in volunteering opportunities for career
enhancement, or those looking to take their first steps as music educators - a crucial and rewarding undertaking, against the backdrop of cuts to creative education funding. This programme will provide opportunities to access free, specialist training, along with participation in a range of different projects, events
and activities, designed to expose those within it to a variety of different experiences. It will likely appeal to musicians looking to explore whether music education is for them. Consequently, we are eager to hear from musicians with limited to no previous experience of music education or work in schools. The programme will include activities that explore practical tools for music-making with children and the importance of both
leadership and support roles in different settings and event types. There are 20 places available on this year's
programme, and each Volunteer will have the opportunity to attend an initial training and induction session on Friday 25th September.

Each Volunteer will then be offered the chance to take part in a wide range of training opportunities, workshops, events and other ad-hoc activity throughout the 2026-27 academic year.. These may include creative composition workshops, jazz improvisation training, performance in house-bands and orchestras at a variety of concerts, and other opportunities that arise throughout the Music Masters flagship school programme and beyond. Volunteers are able to participate in as many or as few of these opportunities as they like, and are under no obligation to participate in events.