VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We are seeking fantastic volunteers to help make iOrchestra a reality! We need you to get involved
and bring your skills and expertise to support MusicLab, RE-RITE and Live Concert elements of the
iOrchestra project.
PROJECT OUTLINE
iOrchestra consists of three principal components: MusicLab, RE-RITE and Live Concerts:
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MusicLab
MusicLab is a new pop-up digital installation touring to communities across Plymouth, Torbay and
Cornwall. Using cutting edge digital technology and innovative interactive design, MusicLab will
offer a series of hands-on musical games and interactions, designed to put the visitor in the shoes of
a composer, performer, producer, and conductor.
MusicLab will be visiting communities in each region in the weeks leading up to and during RE-RITE.
There will be opportunities for schools and community groups to sign-up to curated visits of
MusicLab and open visit times for the whole community.
MusicLab will be touring to locations around Plymouth (14 April – 10 May), Torbay (12 May – 7 June)
and Cornwall (9 June – 12 July) and open 10am – 6pm. Admission is free of charge.
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RE-RITE
At the heart of iOrchestra are the Philharmonia Orchestra's award-winning digital “virtual orchestra”
installations, starting in 2014 with RE-RITE.
Based on composer Igor Stravinsky’s fantastic ballet score The Rite of Spring, RE-RITE is a large-scale
walk-through experience that offers visitors the chance to step inside an orchestra, to feel the
sensation of being among more than 100 expert musicians and experience the thrill of walking
amongst them, via giant projections, surround sound and interactive stations dotted throughout the
installation. Admission is free of charge.
RE-RITE will be coming to:
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Armada Way, Plymouth: 29 April - 10 May (10am - 6pm)
Torre Abbey Meadow, Torquay: 26 May - 7 June (12 - 8pm)
Lemon Quay, Truro: 30 June - 12 July (10am - 6pm)
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Free Live Concerts
On the final day of each RE-RITE installation in Plymouth (11 May), Torbay (8 June) and Truro (13
July), the full Philharmonia Orchestra presents an hour-long, open air Sunday afternoon concert, at
the RE-RITE site, in a specially chosen programme to appeal to families and those new to orchestral
music. Admission is free of charge.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
We are seeking volunteers in each location to work on iOrchestra to support, MusicLab, RE-RITE and
Live Concert elements of the programme. Whether you can give a few hours or several days, we
want to hear from you – get involved and help us bring high quality classical music alive across the
South West!
Purpose of Post: To provide onsite support as part of a team for the iOrchestra project across the
programme of activity including MusicLab, RE-RITE and the free concert in each location.
Responsible to: Front of House Coordinator
Main Tasks: Volunteers will generally look after the following:
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Stewarding the installations guiding visitors around MusicLab and RE-RITE, hosting visits and
providing support at Front of House.
Stewarding the live concert including directing visitors, preparing and looking after the event
site, giving out information.
Collecting data and participating in evaluation activity
Working in a flexible manner in line with the event objectives and to be willing to undertake
other duties as reasonably requested
If you already play a musical instrument (not compulsory), opportunities to play alongside the
virtual orchestra in RE-RITE.
Skills & Experience Required
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An active interest in classical music
Good communicator and able to engage with a wide range of people
Good team worker and able to work independently
Flexible approach to work ensuring that the job is done effectively and efficiently
Punctual and reliable work ethic
Schedule
WEEK
COMMENCING
07/04/2014
08/4/2014 –
11/5/2014
28/04/2014
PLYMOUTH
TORBAY
13/4/14 – Training Session
MusicLab Plymouth
RE-RITE Installation
RE-RITE Installation
05/05/2014 11/5/14 – Live Concert
12/5/2014 –
07/6/2014 MusicLab Torbay
11/5/14 – Training
Session
CORNWALL
26/05/2014
02/06/2014
09/6/2014 –
12/7/2014 MusicLab Cornwall
30/06/2014
RE-RITE Installation
RE-RITE
8/5/14 – Live Concert
07/07/2014
8/5/14 – Training Session
RE-RITE Installation
RE-RITE Installation
13/7/14 – Live Concert
Payment – These opportunities are unpaid but expenses of up to £10 per day per person will be
provided.
What you can expect from us and what’s in it for you
● We will give you responsibility within the events to broaden your skills and experience being part
of a large-scale arts project
● We will support you in understanding the relevance and importance of your role and tasks within
the bigger picture
● We will provide training and guidance to enable you to fulfil the required tasks to the best of your
ability
● We will ensure that you are never working on your own and that you always have a designated
manager onsite
● iOrchestra provides you with a great opportunity to learn more about orchestras, digital media
and music education
We hope you’ll want to join us to be part of the South-West’s largest arts project taking place in
2014.
APPLICATION DETAILS
To apply, please log on to www.iorchestra.co.uk, register, go to ‘Get Involved’ and click on the
‘Volunteer’ button. This will take you to a short form for completion and that’s it! If you have any
queries, please contact iOrchestra’s Recruitment and Communications Manager Claire Eason-Bassett
on [email protected] or call 01872 888089.