Volunteer Pianist, Composer & Conductor

What will you be doing?

Role Responsibilities

• Rehearsal & Performance Accompaniment: Attend and musically accompany the group singing classes and final showcase, providing confident sight-reading and dynamic piano support.
• Collaborative Composition: Work directly with the creative team and community participants to co-create and compose an original "Song for the City," commemorating the historical 50th-anniversary milestone.
• Arranging & Transcribing: Adapt, arrange, or transcribe musical pieces flexibly across diverse genres to suit the vocal abilities and energy of the community choir.
• Musical Leadership: Assist with guiding group numbers, helping participants feel supported, unified, and performance-ready.

What are we looking for?

• Essential Skills: Highly proficient sight-reading and live piano accompaniment capabilities.
• Cross-Genre Flexibility: Proven versatility across varied musical genres and styles.
• Arranging/Transcription: Demonstrated ability to transcribe and prepare custom sheet music or arrangements for group performance.
• Creative Collaboration: Prior songwriting or compositional experience, with portfolio links or examples highly preferred.
• Application Requirement: Applicants should submit links to previous performance, accompaniment, or original composition work.

What difference will you make?

Impact & benefits of volunteering with WIILMA

• Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals struggling with loneliness and social isolation.
• Contribute to a cause that creates positive social change and build a stronger, more connected community.
• Be part of a warm, friendly, down to earth but ambitious, community organisation.
• Develop new skills and connect with generous and caring individuals.
• Develop and enhance your fundraising and leadership skills.
• Work with a passionate and dedicated team of volunteers and staff.
• Network with key individuals and organizations in the community.
• Gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector.

Anything else...

Please complete application via reach in the first instance.