TRAINEE REHEARSAL PIANIST OR TRAINEE CHOIR LEADER CALLOUT

APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED

The gist

Strike A Light and The Multi-Story Orchestra are looking for either a Trainee Choir Leader or a Trainee Rehearsal Pianist, based in Gloucester, to join us in creating something exciting with young people across Gloucester. Be part of The Endz – a powerful performance coming to GL1 Leisure Centre on 27 November.

ABOUT THE ENDZ

Following the death of one of their friends, a group of incredible teenagers decided they wanted to tell their own story exposing the reality of youth gang culture today through music.

Together with The Multi-Story Orchestra they created and performed The Endz, which tells the story of two friends torn apart by gang violence through rap, song, and spoken word.

This hugely powerful performance combines a classical orchestra with the passion, energy and honesty of its young performers.

The Multi-Story Orchestra will be working with young people across Gloucester who will be part of this one-off performance.

dates

• TBC: Prep meeting
• 4 November: School sessions in Gloucester
• 5 November: School sessions in Gloucester
• 12 November: School sessions in Gloucester
• 19 November: School sessions in Gloucester
• 24 November: School session in Gloucester
• 26 November: Full orchestral and soloist rehearsal in London
• 27 November: Rehearsal and performance in Gloucester

FEES

• Flat fee £1200
• Travel expenses to London rehearsal

the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to get real experience working on a live show with a team of brilliantly supportive professionals. You’ll pick up practical skills, learn loads along the way, and be part of a powerful performance made with and for young people in Gloucester.

We’re looking for either a Trainee Choir Leader or a Trainee Rehearsal Pianist.

Trainee Choir Leader

Work alongside the MSO Choir Leader to help teach music to school groups and support young soloists in preparing for the performance. You’ll also help lead the choir during the final show, as required.

As a trainee with The Multi-Story Orchestra, you’ll receive:

• One-to-one mentoring sessions (at the start, midpoint, and end of the project)
• Support with setting goals, defining learning objectives, and key tasks
• A full debrief after the project wraps up

Trainee rehearsal pianist

Under the guidance of the MSO Rehearsal Pianist, you’ll accompany choir and director/actor rehearsals, playing from the vocal score and gaining hands-on experience throughout the process.

As a trainee with The Multi-Story Orchestra, you’ll receive:

• One-to-one mentoring sessions (at the start, midpoint, and end of the project)
• Support with setting goals, defining learning objectives, and key tasks
• A full debrief after the project wraps up

Criteria

We want artists who:

• are based in Gloucester and available on the project dates
• bring brilliance, enthusiasm, are creative and collaborative, and bring themselves
• contribute to inclusive, supportive, positive and professional, focused environments for our work
• take an open minded and inclusive approach to genre
• enjoy working with and empowering young people through music
• represent a mix of racial and socio-economic backgrounds, gender and neurodiversity

How to apply

Please send the following to charlene@strikealight.org.uk:

• An example of your work – whatever best shows your style or experience
• A short statement on why you’d like to be involved (written, audio or video – whatever suits you)
• Your CV or a link to your website

Deadline for applications: Thursday 28 August 2025
Interviews will take place: Tuesday 9 September 2025

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Charlene: charlene@strikealight.org.uk

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