Disney’s The Lion King, London, is looking for an enthusiastic Music Intern to join the team for its upcoming cast change.
Disney is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, and strongly encourage applicants of every race, ethnicity, belief, gender, sexual identity, disability, age and culture to apply.
Disney is looking for a music intern to come on board once a week for six weeks, to be truly immersed in what is involved in working on such a large scale show. You will work closely with the Musical Director, observing and learning about leading rehearsals, conducting both cast and orchestra, and being the heartbeat of the live show.
Start Date: Week beginning Monday 25th March
Rate Of Pay: LLW £13.15 p/h & travel expenses
Reports to Musical Director of Lion King London One day a week for six weeks Not accredited
Job/Role/Learning Summary
The sessions will explore and workshop the following:
▪️ The day-to-day role of the musical director in a large-scale musical theatre production
▪️Collaboration, and the departments involved in a musical theatre production
▪️ Theatre-specific piano and keyboard techniques, for rehearsal and orchestra pit settings
▪️ Conducting in musical theatre
▪️ Preparing to MD a musical theatre production
▪️ ‘Depping’ in musical theatre
▪️ The rehearsal process, and teaching ensemble vocals
▪️ African languages used in The Lion King
The content and focus of the sessions will be adapted to the selected candidate, to best fit their experience and needs.
Who Disney are looking for
▪️ We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants from groups currently underrepresented in the musical theatre industry’.
▪️ Aged 18 or over.
▪️ Must be able to work in the evenings.
▪️Should have strong piano playing ability and be currently studying or looking to study piano at undergraduate level or equivalent. Recently graduated would also be suitable. However, having a qualification or degree is not a necessity.
▪️ Should have an interest in conducting – experience encouraged but not necessary
▪️ Someone who is keen to work in a collaborative environment
▪️ Someone with an interest in a diverse range of music and styles
How to apply
Please prepare and send the following videos:
▪️ A short piece or extract of classical music – anything you enjoy playing that has been learnt from sheet music (max 2 mins)
▪️ A contrasting piece of pop, rock, or jazz, which shows your abilities to play rhythm piano, keeping strong time (can be from sheet music, learnt by ear, or improvised) (max 2 mins)
To apply please contact dtg.recruitment@disney.com
Please include a covering letter with your CV
Closing date for applications 20th February 2024