Armonico Consort
Freelance Youth Choir Leader
Location: West Midlands
Deadline: 15 December 2025
Armonico Consort is seeking exceptional, disciplined and reliable Choir Workshop Leaders to deliver Phase Two of its Choral & Operatic Education Partnership with the Transformation Trust, beginning January 2026
Armonico Consort is seeking exceptional, disciplined and reliable Choir Workshop Leaders to deliver Phase Two of its Choral & Operatic Education Partnership with the Transformation Trust, beginning January 2026. This phase builds on foundations and prepares schools for a Spring large-scale operetta.
Job Description
Contract: January 2026 - end of Spring term 2026
Location: Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull & Walsall (cluster-based)
Hours: 2-13 per week (term time, during the school day)
Pay: FREELANCE £55 per hour / £240 per day (over 3 hours) + travel
Interviews: Week commencing 5 January 2026
Leaders must deliver high-energy, tightly structured and musically ambitious sessions that meet Armonico Consort's professional standards. This is a quality-critical role. Consistency, planning, classroom control and musical authority are non-negotiable.
How to Apply
Please email your CV and a short covering letter (max 1 page) to: Hannah Lant: hlant@armonico.org.uk
Your letter should confirm:
• Relevant experience with young people
• Confidence in managing behaviour
• Ability to maintain high musical standards
• Availability January–March/April 2026 (Spring term)
Deadline: Monday 15 December 2025 – 5pm
Interviews/Auditions: Week beginning 5 January 2026 (online or in-person)
Contact name: Hannah Lant
Contact email: hlant@armonico.org.uk