At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead weekly community choir rehearsals focusing on musical theatre repertoire for up to 70 participants.
- Company: Join the ATG Inspire Glasgow team at Theatre Royal, a hub for community arts.
- Benefits: Earn £150 per week plus additional fees for preparation and performances.
- Other info: Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings from 6-8pm for 32 weeks annually.
- Why this job: Engage with diverse participants in a fun, creative environment while promoting musical theatre.
- Qualifications: Experience as a community choir leader with a passion for musical theatre is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced and inspiring community choir leader with a passion for musical theatre and the ability to engage all ages in singing. As part of the ATG Inspire Glasgow team, you will lead weekly community choir rehearsals with a group of up to 70 participants, ranging in age from 18+. You will be responsible for the creative programme of the choir, which should predominantly focus on musical theatre repertoire (including pop/rock songs).
You will collaborate with the ATG Inspire Producer team to agree on main stage performance opportunities and external performance opportunities as they arise. The choir currently rehearses on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Theatre Royal, Glasgow for 32 weeks annually (August - June). Rehearsal fee is £150 per week, with prep time and performance fees in addition at a negotiated rate.
Key responsibilities:- To plan and deliver high-quality, relaxed, fun, and engaging choir rehearsals, focusing on musical theatre repertoire (including pop/rock songs).
- To liaise closely with the ATG Inspire team, helping to maintain effective communication between choir members, the ATG team, and the choir leader.
- Support evaluation of choir sessions with participants and the ATG Inspire team.
- To collaborate with the ATG Inspire team to ensure the choir has main stage performance opportunities at Kings and/or Theatre Royal.
- To collaborate with the ATG Inspire team to allow the choir to participate in external performance opportunities as they arise.
- Accompany the choir during rehearsals.
- To work within the venue and ATG Inspire health and safety standards.
- To operate in line with all ATG Entertainment company policy.
We strive to listen, learn, and change to ensure ATG Entertainment becomes a truly inclusive organisation. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged, and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible. If you would like to discuss accessibility prior to applying, please email for a confidential discussion.
Salary: £150 per week (prep and performance fees in addition at a negotiated rate)
ATG Inspire Choir Leader (Freelance), Glasgow Theatres, c/o Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street employer: Ambassador Theatre Group
ATG Inspire Glasgow offers a vibrant platform for community engagement through music. Located at Theatre Royal, Glasgow, they provide opportunities for diverse performance experiences. The team values inclusivity and actively supports individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.
