Lakeside Arts Centre Student Traineeships 20010-11
Over recent years Lakeside has been developing a small programme of paid opportunities which provide practical, vocational experience and skills development for individuals who are keen to develop a future career working in the arts. This is a fabulous opportunity for students at the University of Nottingham to benefit from practical, hands-on, experience working alongside professional arts practitioners and administrators.
Here are some quotes from previous trainees:
"I think the traineeships are a great initiative - it's difficult to get experience elsewhere as most places want you to already have experience before they'll give you any (not helpful!). Definitely a good thing to add to a CV."
- Rosalind Kipps (Philharmonia)
"The tutor, Jane Stockley, has developed my skills and I'm excited to start taking more responsibility in my final term by running the sessions with Jane's support. The position provides good experience as I am strongly considering teaching or going into gallery work."
- Claire Taylor (Gallery Art Group)
"Very valuable and massively positive. I enjoyed the flexibility of the groups and working with Beth Shouler, the Lakeside Youth Theatre tutor"
- Mathilda Branson (Lakeside Youth Theatre)
In 2010-11 there are 5 different opportunities as follows:
Music Ensembles x 4
Closing date 14 May 2010
Interviews 3 June 2010
Lakeside Youth Theatres x 1
Closing date 28 May 2010
Interviews 15 June 2010
Full details of the placements are given below. It is important that applicants can commit to the full programme of dates, so please check you can do the periods in question before you submit your application.
Gallery Art Groups and Lakeside Youth Theatres will begin in September, and although the Music Ensemble placements also formally begin in September, the successful candidates will also be expected to shadow the June 2010 Student Music Festival events.
The application form is the same for each placement, please complete as fully as possible, and send to Kate Hughes: brzdhlp5@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk or by post to Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, no later than the closing date in each case.
Download Application Form
Ensemble Administration (Music)
TRAINEESHIP ROLE DESCRIPTION
Traineeship Period:
20 September 2010 – 17 June 2011 (35 weeks)
Intensive periods: 20 September - 3 December
24 January – 1 April and 3 May – 17 June (excluding examination periods)
Payment: £6.94 per hour (total approximately 70 hours during the Traineeship period)
Hours of Work:
Average of 4 hours per week in the office and in rehearsals as well as attendance at University Philharmonia and/or University Choir concerts.
University Philharmonia rehearses over weekends; University Choir rehearses one evening per week, plus occasional weekends.
Place of Work:
A hot-desk facility is available for use by trainees in Lakeside’s Pavilion based office Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 2-6pm, Wednesday and Friday 10-6.30pm).
University Choir and Philharmonia rehearse in the Djanogly Recital and/or Rehearsal Hall, based in the Music Department.
Key relationships:
Lakeside Music team including Music Officer, Music Assistant, Music Secretary, Sir Charles Mackerras Conducting Fellow, University Choir Director
Role purpose:
The Traineeship programme is designed to provide relevant vocational work-based experience in ensemble administration, under the guidance and direction of the Lakeside Music Officer and Music Assistant.
Core aims and responsibilities:
To offer relevant job-related training and linked practical experience in the administration, management and promotion of the University Philharmonia and University Choir, under the guidance and support of the Lakeside Music Officer and Music Assistant.
Outcomes of Traineeship:Trainees will have gained practical and demonstrable experience in the following key areas:
• Orchestral and/or
• Choir management
• Concert/event management
• Music librarianship
• Programme compilation
• Ensemble (and possibly Rush-Hour) Concert promotion
Trainees will have had the opportunity to develop the following key skills:
• Oral and Written Communication skills
• People management
• Problem-solving
• Flexibility
• Self-motivation
• Proof-reading
• Accurate record-keeping/data base maintenance
Trainees will have had the opportunity to develop the following job-related knowledge:
• PRS returns
• Licensing requirements linked to web-materials/other
• Programme note-preparation and compilation
• Sound knowledge of sources and procedures for music hire
• Operational requirements for staging orchestral/choral concerts
The above experience and skills will enable them to demonstrate to potential employers their suitability to undertake jobs in music/arts administration
University Philharmonia – 2 Traineeships
Core aims and responsibilities
Responsible to:
Music Officer, Music Assistant & Jonathan Tilbrook, University Philharmonia Conductor
Assist the Music Assistant and Conductor in the management of University Philharmonia which may involve the following tasks and responsibilities
1 Orchestral management
• Setting up and striking rehearsals; liaising with the conductor to make stage plan
• Organising teams of helpers to assist with moving equipment from the Music Dept to concert venue
• Personnel management – door-keeping for rehearsals; contacting players who are late/absent
• May be involved with programme note writing under the direction of the Music Officer and/or SCMCF
2 Librarianship
• Sourcing music for hire
• Numbering parts; making practice copies where insufficient originals exist
• Bowing string parts
• Signing out music to players
• Collecting music at the end of a concert; contacting students who have not returned music; ensuring complete sets returned to music library
3 Publicity/print
• Writing copy for Lakeside brochure, posters, media releases
• Liaising with Lakeside marketing team about opportunities for publicising concerts – e.g. student radio, music society websites
• Assisting music assistant/marketing produce flyers for freshers’ fayre for University Philharmonia
• Assisting with organising orchestral auditions at freshers’ fayre including creating database and managing auditions (to be discussed with Mussoc)
• Collating orchestra list and providing to music secretary a week before the concert
4 Concert management
• Assisting the Music Officer and Music Assistant in the operational logistics of managing on- and off-campus concerts
• Assisting Music Assistant with management of performers and ensuring artists are
• Reviewing concert budget with the Music Officer to gain an understanding of the costs involved with putting on concerts
5 Advocacy
• To be advocates for University Philharmonia within the student community
University Choir – 2 Traineeships
Core aims and responsibilities
Responsible to:
Music Officer, Music Assistant & Sarah Tenant-Flowers, University Choir Director
Assist the Music Assistant and Chorus Director in the management of University Choir which may involve the following tasks and responsibilities:
1 Choir management
• Setting up for choir rehearsals
• Door-keeping 6.45-7.45pm for non-music student members
• Liaising with porter re provision of choir refreshments
• Appointing soprano, alto, tenor, bass choir reps – responsibility for maintaining weekly attendance register, following up non-attendance
• Assisting with setting up and managing the choir in the concert venue
2 Librarianship
• Numbering vocal scores
• Assisting with distribution of vocal scores at first two rehearsals
• Collecting vocal scores at the end of the concert; chasing scores not returned
• In conjunction with Chorus Master – preparing background information on the work for distribution to the choir
3 Publicity/print
• Writing copy for Lakeside brochure, posters, media releases
• Liaising with Lakeside marketing team about opportunities for publicising concerts – e.g. student radio, music society websites; assist with poster distribution
• Collating choir list and providing to music secretary a week before the concert
• Assisting music assistant/marketing produce flyers for freshers’ fayre for University Choir
4 Advocacy
• To be advocates for University Choir within the student community
Person Specification
• A strong interest in, and enthusiasm for classical music, especially orchestral and choral music
• An interest in gaining experience working in arts administration
• Self-motivation and ability to motivate others
• Excellent oral communication skills Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
Closing date for applications:
Friday 14 May 5pm, 2010
Interviews:
Thursday 3 June 2011
Download Application Form
Please complete the application form as fully as possible, and send to Kate Hughes brzdhlp5@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk or by post to Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, no later than the closing date.
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Youth Theatre Assistant
TRAINEESHIP ROLE DESCRIPTION
Traineeship Period:
September 2010 – July 2011
Payment: £6.94 per hour
Group Contact Hours:
5-6pm and 6.30-8pm, Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings 10-11am
NB Assistant will be required at least 30 minutes before and after each sessions to allow for preparation/tidy-up
Supervision Meetings: At least 2 per term with Youth Theatre Worker
Planning Meetings:
1 pre-term and 1 post term each term with
Evaluation Meetings:
Youth Theatre Worker/Drama Education Co-ordinator
Responsible to:
Youth Theatre Worker or in their absence to the Drama Education Co-ordinator
Key relationships:
Youth Theatre Group Members and Parents; Theatre and Education Assistant
Role Purpose:
To assist the Youth Theatre Worker in the successful running of Lakeside’s three Youth Theatre (LYT) groups in line with the attached LYT Aims and Objectives. In so doing to help encourage skills development through direct participation and promote appreciation of performance through audience experience and discussion. At all times, the role holder will support the Youth Theatre Worker in the delivery of best practice in terms of artistic development and project delivery.
Core Aims and responsibilities:
Assist the Youth Theatre Worker in the delivery of weekly Youth Theatre sessions, working with and supporting groups and/or individuals as appropriate; leading warm-ups etc as required
Attend and contribute to termly planning meetings, and preparation for individual sessions as agreed with the Youth Theatre Worker
Support the organisation and supervision of LYT group visits to relevant live performance event (at Lakeside, e.g. International Children’s Theatre and Dance Festival or another Nottingham venue)
Assist in the preparation, rehearsal and successful completion of termly showcase events in the Performing Arts Workshop for family members/carers
Contribute ideas which may support the ongoing development of the Lakeside Youth Theatres
Assist in the recording and documentation of feedback/evaluation and monitoring systems in order to evaluate the success of planned activities
Meet and greet group members on arrival and ensure their safe return to parents and carers
Person Specification:
An understanding, interest in, and enthusiasm for theatre with and for children and young people
Self-motivation and ability to motivate others
Excellent oral communication skills
Ability to relate to young people and their carers/parents
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential
Current CRB accreditation or willingness to become accredited
Desirable:
Demonstrable experience of involvement in youth theatre delivery
Proven organisation skills
First Aider
Experience of working within a theatre or multi-arts environment
Background Information
Lakeside’s education programme expanded in 2005-06 on completion of a new Performing Arts Workshop space located in the D H Lawrence Pavilion at which time a brand new youth theatre programme was launched. There are currently 4 groups established as follows:
Tuesday 5-6pm 8 – 10 years
Tuesday 6.30 – 8pm 11-13 years
Thursday 6 – 8pm 14 -17 years
Saturday 10-11am 5-7 years
Lakeside Youth Theatre Term dates:
Autumn Term Tuesday 18 September – 4 December
Spring Term Tuesday 15 January – 2 April
Summer Term Tuesday 3 May – 16 July
Closing Date for applications:
Friday 28 May 2010
Interviews:
Tuesday 15 June 2010
Download Application Form
Please complete the application form as fully as possible, and send to Kate Hughes brzdhlp5@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk or by post to Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, no later than the closing date.
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Trainee – Gallery Art Group and Little Gallery Art Group Assistant
TRAINEESHIP ROLE DESCRIPTION
Title:
Trainee – Gallery Art Group and Little Gallery Art Group Assistant
Traineeship Period:
September 2010 – July 2011
Payment:
£6.94 per hour
Day/Hours of Work:
Saturday mornings – 10am-12 noon
Saturday afternoons – 1.30pm-3pm
Supervision Meetings:
2 per term with Gallery Art Group/Little Gallery Art Group Leader
Planning Meetings:
1 pre-term and 1 post-term each term with Gallery Art
Evaluation Meetings:
Group/Little Gallery Art Group Leader and Visual Arts Assistant
Responsible to:
Gallery Art Group/Little Gallery Art Group Leader
Key relationships:
Gallery Art Group/Little Gallery Art Group Members and Parents; Visual Arts Assistant, Galleries Education officer
Role Purpose:
To assist the Gallery Art Group/Little Gallery Art Group Leader in the successful running of Lakeside’s Gallery Art Group (GAG) and Little Gallery Art Group (Little GAG), which are open access groups recruited on a first come basis.
To nurture children’s curiosity and interest in the visual arts. At all times, the role holder will support the GAG/Little GAG Leader in the delivery of best practice in terms of artistic development and project delivery.
Core Aims and responsibilities:
Assist the Group Leader in delivering weekly GAG and Little GAG sessions, working with and supporting groups and/or individuals as appropriate; and leading specific activities as agreed with the Group Leader.
Attend and contribute to termly planning meetings, and preparation for individual sessions as agreed with the Group Leader.
Support the organisation and supervision of group visits to relevant exhibitions at Lakeside’s Djanogly Art Gallery or Wallner Gallery.
Assist in the preparation and hanging of an end-of-term summer exhibition platform (GAG only).
Contribute ideas which may support the ongoing development of the GAG and Little GAG.
Assist in the recording and documentation of feedback/evaluation and monitoring systems in order to evaluate the success of planned activities.
Meet and greet group members on arrival and ensure their safe return to parents and carers.
Person Specification:
A strong interest in, and enthusiasm for, visual arts
A desire to develop young people’s interest in visual arts
Self-motivation and ability to motivate others
Excellent oral communication skills
Ability to relate to young people and their carers/parents
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential
Current CRB accreditation or willingness to become accredited
Desirable:
Demonstrable experience of involvement with young people (voluntary or paid position)
Proven organisation skills
First Aider
Trainees will have the opportunity to develop the following skills, personal attributes and knowledge:
Team working
Leadership
Problem-solving
Self-confidence
Verbal Presentation
Coaching
Child Protection Procedures
Closing Date for applications:
Wednesday 2 June
Interviews:
Monday 14 June
Download Application Form
Please complete the application form as fully as possible, and send to Kate Hughes brzdhlp5@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk or by post to Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, no later than the closing date.
Background Information
GAG engages young people in the current exhibitions on show at the Djanogly Art Gallery and Wallner Gallery. It encourages discussion and the exchanging of ideas relating to professional artists’ work and their own work and then develops their visual arts skills through practical projects. The exhibition is the starting point for each project, a brief is then set and the group works together or individually to produce a piece of work in response to the exhibition. Little GAG members work with the current exhibitions and look for ideas and techniques that can be translated into fun activities that will develop their visual art skills.
Gallery Art Group and Little Gallery Art Group Term dates:
Autumn term: 18 September – 11 December 2010 (10 weeks and no sessions on 23 and 30 October and 13 November))
Spring term: 15 January – 9 April 2011 (11 weeks and no sessions on 19 and 26 February)
Summer term: 7 May – 16 July 2011 (9 weeks and no sessions on 28 May and 4 June)