Wigmore Hall Learning is recruiting a Trainee Vocal Leader to take part in the internationally renowned creative music-making programme, Music for Life, for people living with dementia and their families, friends, and carers between September 2024 and July 2025.
Applications are open between 21 June and 19 July 2024 for vocalists who are keen to develop their skills and experience in supporting creative music sessions with people living with dementia, their families, and carers.
The successful candidate will be supported throughout by leaders and mentors and will have the chance to take part in other training sessions and opportunities as part of Wigmore Hall Learning’s wider Pathways programme. They will be paid Wigmore Hall Learning’s training and development fees throughout their placement.
Applications open: 10am, Friday 21 June 2024
Applications close: 5pm, Friday 19 July 2024
Successful applicants invited to online audition and interview by: Wednesday 24 July 2024
Online audition and interview: Thursday 1 August 2024 **please note, you must be available for the whole day, approx. 10am – 4.30pm**
Applicants must be available to take part in the following series of Singing with Friends sessions which take place at Wigmore Hall:
Autumn 2024: Tuesday 24 September – Tuesday 17 December 2024 (12 sessions)
• Weekly in-person sessions (10.30am-1.15pm)
• Plus additional online sessions on 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov & 10 Dec (sessions extended until 3.15pm).
Full details about the scheme and how to apply can be found at https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/about-us/jobs (from 10am on Friday 21 June 2024).