Musical Director

Falkirk Community Trust; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 3,000; Part time

Job summary

A cultural arts organization in Falkirk is seeking an experienced Musical Director for the production of ‘Hades Town Teen Edition’. This freelance position involves teaching vocal techniques and working with young people aged 11-18. Applicants should have experience in youth theatre and be able to manage the production timeline. The role includes attending rehearsals, collaborating with a production team, and ensuring delivery of a cohesive performance. Competitive fee structure totaling £2,500 across multiple terms is available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with young people.
• Proven experience in MD role for medium-to-large scale theatre productions.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise and work to strict deadlines.
• Genuine interest and passion for the role of Youth Theatre.

Responsibilities

• Teach vocal technique and musical numbers.
• Liaise with production team for artistic vision.
• Attend all rehearsals and performances.
• Create a positive working environment.
• Have musical numbers ready by w/c 2nd November 2026.

Skills

Experience with youth

Musical direction

Team collaboration

Timeline management

Passion for youth theatre

Job description

Falkirk Youth Theatre (FYT) is run by Falkirk Council Arts team and exists to provide youth theatre activities in the Falkirk area. The group has a membership of 100 young people aged from 7 – 18 years. Throughout the year there 。

are a range of opportunities offered to members including skills workshops, musical theatre performances and devised theatre, with young people split into different age groups.

Project Brief – Musical Director

We are seeking to engage an experienced Musical Director to work on the production of ‘Hades Town Teen Edition’ with our senior group (Age 11-18). This is a freelance position for someone with proven experience and passion for working in Youth Theatre, and the ability to MD a main stage production whilst developing the skills and confidence of young people.

Responsibilities

• Attending weekly sessions to teach vocal technique and musical numbers to young people.
• Liaising with a production team to ensure a cohesive artistic vision.
• Attending all rehearsals and performances.
• Creating a positive working environment of mutual respect for all parties.
• Having the musical numbers ready for performance by w/c 2nd November 2026.

Dates and Times

Sundays 2026, 1pm-4pm in Grangemouth Town Hall (unless otherwise stated).

Term 2 (March – June 2026)

• 1st March
• 8th March
• 19th April
• 26th April
• MAY HOLIDAY – NO SESSIONS
• 10th May
• 17th May
• 24th May
• 31st May
• 7th June
• 14th June
• 21st June

Fee – Based on £30.00 per hour × 3 hours per week (11‑week term) £990.

Term 3 (August – September 2026)

• 16th August
• 23rd August
• 30th August
• 13th September
• 20th September
• 27th September
• 4th October

Fee – Based on £30.00 per hour × 3 hours per week (7‑week term) £630.00.

Term 4 (October – November 2026)

• 25th October
• 1st November
• Tues 3rd November – დიზ
• Wed 4th November – Dress 1
• Fri 6th November – Dress 2
• Sat 7th November – Shows 1 & 2
• Sun 8th November – Show 3

Fee – Based on £30.00 per hour × 3 hours per week (2‑week term) £180.00.

Show Fee (Tues – Sun calls): You will be στισιlly at all of these rehearsals and performances.

Total Fee Payable: £2,500.00.

Terms

This is a freelance position. Postholders must be (or be willing to obtain) PVG Registration and maintain adequate Public Liability Insurance. Evidence of insurance, with coverage no less than £5,000,000 per claim, must be presented prior to commencing engagement.

Person specification

• Proven experience in working with young people.
• Proven experience in MD role for medium‑to‑large scale theatre productions.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise and work to strict deadlines.
• Genuine interest and passion for the role of Youth Theatre.
• Full clean driving license preferred.

Applications

• Up to date CV.
• Letter of interest summarising your experience to date and why you are interested and suitable for this position.
• Details of two referees by 5pm on Friday 30th January 2026.

Arts Development Officer – Performing Arts.