Sonic Bothy is seeking a Trainee Musician to develop their skills and experience in inclusive music facilitation. The Trainee Musician will work alongside experienced Sonic Bothy musicians to deliver experimental music projects for Disabled children and young people at Hollybrook Academy and Middlefield School in Glasgow. This is an entry-level, supported development opportunity. It is funded by the Youth Music Initiative Access to Music Making fund.
Key Information
Role: Trainee Musician
Engagement: Freelance Contract
Period: Project Induction – w/c 31st August. Project Period – September to December 2026.
Working pattern: 2 half-days each week during school delivery, plus paid training, planning and reflection
Location: Hollybrook Academy and Middlefield School, Glasgow, with some meetings taking place online or at Collabor8te, Glasgow
Total payment: £2,867. Further dates in 2027 TBC.
Expenses: Reasonable travel expenses and agreed work-related access costs will be reimbursed
Responsible to: Project Manager
Application deadline: Wednesday 29th July
Interviews: Early August (dates TBC)
Funding: This opportunity is supported by the Creative Scotland Youth Music Initiative Access to Music Making Fund.
About the Youth Sessions
The project provides regular experimental music sessions for children and young people at Hollybrook Academy and Middlefield School. Sonic Bothy musicians will support the pupils to explore:
- Regular experimental music sessions at Hollybrook Academy and Middlefield School.
- Participant-led, responsive approach.
- Exploration of sound, instruments and technology.
- Development of original musical ideas.
- Accessibility, autonomy and meaningful participation.
- Building confidence and creative skills.
Sessions are participant-led and responsive to pupils’ different communication styles, interests and access requirements. You do not need formal music qualifications or previous professional facilitation experience. We are interested in your musical interests, your willingness to learn and your commitment to inclusive practice. We particularly welcome applications from Disabled musicians who meet the essential criteria.
Training and Support
The successful applicant will receive:
- a structured induction;
- safeguarding and child-protection training;
- experience delivering experimental, participant-led music facilitation;
- supported observation and practical experience;
- mentoring, reflective meetings and check-ins;
- constructive feedback and opportunities to identify development goals.
How to Apply
Please complete the Trainee Musician Application Form with up to 300 words per question:
Or submit an audio or video application of up to 2 minutes per question answering the following questions to Christine Cooper (General Manager) by email.
- Why are you interested in becoming Sonic Bothy’s Trainee Musician?
- What would you like to learn or develop through the traineeship?
- Tell us about an experience that demonstrates how you work with or support other people. This can come from employment, education, volunteering, music-making, caring responsibilities or another part of your life.
- What do inclusion and respectful participation mean to you?
- Tell us about any other experience relevant to the trainee role.
- Please confirm whether you can attend the Project Induction w/c 31st August and the Project Period from September to December 2026.
The deadline for applications is 29th July
A CV is not required and will not be used instead of answering the application questions. Applications submitted in different formats will be assessed against the same criteria. You may request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. You do not need a formal diagnosis. Examples could include receiving interview questions in advance, communication support, an online interview, rest breaks or another adjustment appropriate to your needs. Please tell us what would remove the barrier for you; you do not need to provide detailed medical information.
To discuss the role or to request reasonable adjustments, please contact:
Christine Cooper (General Manager)
Email here
Telephone/text: 07356114780
Funders
Sonic Bothy’s 2026/27 activities are kindly supported by Creative Scotland Multi-Year Fund and Youth Music Initiative, Glasgow City Council Communities Fund, The Glasgow Wellbeing Fund, Garfield Weston Foundation, The Hugh Fraser Foundation, The William Syson Foundation, The Radcliffe Trust, Hinrichsen Foundation, the Cruden Foundation, and our partners Glasgow Music at Glasgow Life, sound Festival, AC Projects, CoMA – Contemporary Music for All, and Tŷ Cerdd – Music Centre Wales.
