Conducting Opportunity In The West Midlands
Conducting Opportunity – Applications for Conductor to The Rusty Player’s Orchestras in the West Midlands.
Paid conducting position for established musicians to provide engaging support and mentorship to adult musician learners. A great opportunity for a clear, patient and committed leader to work in a unique environment with a dedicated, supportive group of players.
To help musicians find their performance confidence, new friendships and joy in music making.
Fee per rehearsal, with administrative and library support, resources and marketing provided.
Apply for this role via email with a short cover letter and musical experience to: apply@thepeoplesorchestra.com
Applicants are welcome to apply for conducting roles with either orchestra, or for both.
We are looking for a conductor who can confidently create a nurturing environment for adult learners to thrive in with The Rusty Player’s Orchestras.
Rustys is far from your typical orchestra. Targeted at adult players who have gone some time without picking up their instrument, rustys attracts people from all walks of life and with varying levels of confidence and ability. We’re looking for a conductor who can bring out the best in players who haven’t picked up their instruments in a while or are new to starting out with their instrument; someone who can confidently guide players through the nitty gritty of learning a piece of music and help bring the sound to life.
This is not an orchestra chasing perfection. It’s a space where people reconnect with creativity, rebuild skills at their own pace, and enjoy the simple pleasure of playing alongside others. If you believe music is as much about belonging as it is about technique, you’ll fit right in.
The Rusty Player’s Orchestra South Birmingham rehearse:
Monday Evenings – 7.00pm to 9.00pm,
Rehearsing weekly during term time
Dance Studio, King Edwards VI High School for Girls, Edgbaston,
Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UB
The Rusty Player’s Orchestra Black Country rehearse:
Tuesday Evenings – 7.00pm to 9.00pm,
Rehearsing weekly during term time
Bilston People’s Centre, Excel Church, Wolverhampton,
Wolverhampton Street, Bilston, WV14 0LT
Rustys performances span across the year, ranging from performances on bandstands and at summer fetes, to concert halls performances and auditoriums. Leading events organisation can vary at the conductor’s discretion from the administrative team to the ensemble lead, with further opportunities for paid work available for conductor lead events.
- Create an environment where people feel welcome from the moment they walk in
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Provide patient and tailored musical guidance for growing musicians with orchestral and non-orchestral instruments alike.
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Build confidence in people who may not have played in a long time.
- You can lead a room warmly and clearly.
- You are confident in supporting musicians with instruments beyond traditional orchestral orchestrations and section limits.
- You’re a confident musician or educator.
- You can work closely with our instrumental admin team to deliver great events for our musicians.
- You like the idea of establishing a community music making opportunities in your local area.
- You want regular, meaningful musical work.
You don’t need formal conducting qualifications, but experience leading a group of musicians is essential. Musical ability and conducting experience are desirable and important, but they are not enough on their own.
You lead the group. We help carry the rest.
The Rusty Player’s Orchestras are supported by a have a dedicated instrumental team, including an Orchestra Manager and Librarian, who will do the day to day administration, organise concerts, prepare music and promote events. This is so you can focus on what matters most – helping the orchestra make fantastic music in a welcoming community atmosphere.
- Support with music and rehearsal delivery
Music preparation, arrangements or alterations depending on your players, all handled via our staff. - Bookings and events
Rehearsal venues booked ahead of term, with logistical elements of performances supported in house. - Support with growth and recruitment
We support ensemble growth through marketing activity, promotional materials, sign-up systems and practical guidance that help more people discover rustys and feel confident in joining. - Support with member systems and communication
From onboarding musicians to rehearsal reminders, we provide systems that make our member journey feel smoother. - Welcome you into our network
In joining rustys, you’ll not only be getting support from our instrumental team, but also have the chance to work with other conductors from across The People’s Orchestra Charity.
To Apply
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please send a message to hello@thepeoplesorchestra.com
Thank you
