FYT Musical Director- Freelance

Falkirk Community Trust; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 27,900; Part time

Job summary

A local arts organization is looking for an experienced Musical Director to support the production of 'Hades Town Teen Edition' for ages 11-18. Responsibilities include teaching vocal techniques, working collaboratively with a team, and ensuring musical readiness for performances starting in November 2026. Applicants should have proven experience with young people and a passion for youth theatre, with a total fee of £2,500. Interested candidates must apply by sending a CV and a letter of interest.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engaging with young people.
• Demonstrated expertise as a Musical Director for medium to large theatre productions.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong time management skills to adhere to strict deadlines.
• A genuine passion for youth theatre.

Responsibilities

• Teach vocal technique and musical numbers to young people.
• Collaborate with the production team on artistic vision.
• Attend all rehearsals and performances.
• Foster a positive working environment.
• Ensure musical numbers are ready by specific dates.

Skills

Experience with young people

Experience in MD role

Teamwork

Ability to meet deadlines

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.

The post holder will be responsible for

• 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

1st March

8th March

BREAK

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 x 3 hours per week 11 week term £990

Term 3

16th August

23rd August

30th August

BREAK

13th September

20th September

27th September

4th October

Fee - Based on £30.00 per hour x 3 hours per week 7 week term £630.00

Term 4

25th October

1st November

Tues 3rd November Tech

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 x 3 hours per week 2 week term £180.00

Show Fee (Tues – Sun calls)

You will be required at all of these rehearsals and performances

Total Fee Payable: £2,500.00

Terms:

This is a Freelance position. Postholders will need to be in possession of, or willing to obtain, PVG Registration. The post-holder must maintain adequate Public Liability Insurance and shall produce evidence of this prior to commencing this engagement. Adequate Liability shall provide cover for not less than £5,000,000 (five million pounds) per claim for each policy

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
• A genuine interest and passion for the role of Youth Theatre
• Full clean driving licence preferred

Applications

To be considered for this position, please send:

• An up to date CV
• A 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 to

Arts Development Officer Performing Arts