Trumpet, Diáspora (London)

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Latin / salsa band Diáspora is looking for a freelance trumpet player based in London who can participate in recording for the album + demo. For more information on Diáspora, please visit www.diasporamusic.co.uk

This paid opportunity would especially suit either a recent music graduate looking to develop their experience in professional recording or a part-time musician looking for opportunities to increase their playing.

Agenda & Deal

Agenda

Album

• 9 tracks (3 already completed)
  
• 7 originals, 2 arrangements
• 2 solos (1 full head, 1 half head)

Demo

• 8 tracks (all arrangements)
• Solos TBC

Sessions are arranged on a one-to-one basis and all recording equipment / software is provided and engineered. Venue hired studio / rehearsal room unless alternative arrangement agreed.

Requirements

Essential:

• Good sight-reading abilities, especially with structural geography
• Ability to improvise over full jazz choruses to an advanced level
• Based in Greater London
• Highly organised

Desirable:

• Love of playing jazz, Latin and salsa music
  
• Knowledge and understanding of jazz harmony
• High register

Deal

Hourly rate dependent on ability, availability and experience
+ transport and subsistence expenses
to be agreed with the producer.

Membership

Participation on the recordings will feed into potential live work, and the successful applicant will be offered membership with Diáspora.

This is a position offered at Membership Level 1, indicating that the successful applicant will receive 1st offers for all 9, 10 and 11 piece band engagements and some 7 and 8 piece band engagements at the minimum level Contracted. Please see supplier terms and conditions for more details.

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How to apply

Before applying, please check through the list of pre-requisites on the opportunities page, or by clicking HERE.

Please email diasporamusic@me.com with the following:

• Your background and experience
• Your multimedia (photo / audio / video) and / or link(s) to website(s)
• 2 referees

You will be contacted to arrange an informal audition / meeting. Available dates: 1 of 30/05/2015 or 31/05/2015 or 07/06/2015. Transport expenses will be provided for audition.

Schedule

27/05/2015 - application deadline, 17:00
30/05/2015 - audition(s)
31/05/2015 - audition(s)
07/06/2015 - audition(s)
08/06/2015 - offer made

T&C

• Please apply directly via email.
  
• Please do not apply via phone, text or social media.
• Please do not apply if you are not available.
• Please do not apply if you are not interested.
• Please do not apply if you do not agree with any of the T&C of this ad or any of the prerequisites listed alongside. Questions regarding prequisites should be directed to the manager, Jo, by emailing redandblackmusic@me.com
  
• Please do not post this ad on CreativeJobsCentral or any other 1-click application website. Applications made via these websites will not be considered.
  
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and potentially able to take on engagements anywhere in the UK.
  
• Please note that this is not a full time employment contract: offers and engagements are contracted individually on a freelance basis via email.
  
• All membership certificates and offers of engagement are subject to Red & Black Music artist T&C.
  
• Thank you and good luck!