Musician / Co-composer for R&D of Jeremiah, Jack Dean
| Musician / Co-composer for R&D of Jeremiah, Jack Dean | |
| Summary: | Band/composer required |
| Deadline: | 03 July 2017 |
| Date Posted: | 14 June 2017 |
| Details: |
Closes: 3rd July 2017 Location: Yorkshire Type: Part time Salary: Paid (£25k-30k pro rata) Contact: Jack Dean jackdean1989@gmail.com Background Jeremiah will be a loud rambunctious new piece of gig theatre by rap storyteller Jack Dean, telling the incredible true tale of the much-misunderstood Luddite rebellion. The show is commissioned by Unlimited and produced by LittleMighty. We are seeking three musicians to form a live band that will support Jack Dean on the research & development phase of the show over summer 2017. The musicians will help compose the show’s original score, experimenting with live looping to create a lush melodic soundtrack. An “audio mood board” for the show can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/user/1116840854/playlist/5yTYTqZmvTSY6x6h75Tkel Person Specification Essential - Highly proficient in at least one instrument, (ie Grade 7 level or higher - no formal certification required). In particular we’d love to hear from electric guitar, brass and strings players. - Experience of working in a band or ensemble to write songs and compose music collaboratively, and ability to contribute ideas in this context - At ease and comfortable on stage - Able to transport their instrument/s to and from the rehearsal and performance venues. Desirable - Proficient with multiple instruments - Some singing / choral experience - Experience of working with MainStage 3 or other live looping equipment Timeline Rehearsals will be at the Jam Factory in York on Mondays and Thursdays, 6pm - 9pm, for 10 weeks, starting the week of 24th July. A work-in-progress performance will be held on the final week of rehearsals at a venue in or near York (venue, date and time tbc). Fee £1000 for each musician, covering rehearsals, performance and 1-2 hours a week of prep / songwriting work. We can also offer up to £150 each towards travel. How To Apply Send a CV and links to any relevant musical recordings to Jack at jackdean1989@gmail.com Auditions will be held at the Jam Factory in York on Monday 17th July from 6pm-9pm. |
| Email: | jackdean1989@gmail.com |
