RSNO Paisley Takeover
Interested in a career in the arts or creative industries? Aged 15 – 25 and live or study in the Renfrewshire area? Then this is for you!
Takeover is an intensive employability programme open to anyone living or studying in the Renfrewshire area aged 15 – 25 years. This project is being run as part of the Paisley City of Culture 2021 Bid.
We’re looking for around 60 young people to work across the departments of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) to produce a public concert as part of The Spree festival.
Opportunities will exist across all aspects of the organisation. For those over 18 there are places available in marketing, development, learning and engagement, artistic planning, presentation & operations, conducting and performing as a musician in the orchestra.
School pupils can apply to learning & engagement, conducting and as a musician in the orchestra.
For more information on the types of roles within the RSNO, please see our Careers Booklet.
The opportunity to participate is free but you must be available on the dates outlined below.
To participate, please download, complete and return an application form to natalie.weir@renfrewshire.gov.uk or post to:
RSNO Paisley Takeover
Town Centres Events and Projects Team
Renfrewshire House
Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1JB
Application forms can be downloaded from the RSNO website: http://www.rsno.org.uk/engage/paisley-takeover/
Key dates for Paisley Takeover 2015 for school pupils:
| What | Date | Who | Venue |
| Closing date for applications | 31 August | All applicants | n/a |
| Interview date | 25 Aug & 3 Sep | All applicants | Renfrewshire House |
| Induction morning – TBC | 5 September | All participants | Paisley Grammar |
| Concert | 12 & 13 October | All participants | Paisley Town Hall |
| Learning and Engagementworkshops | 5 – 9 October &12-15 October | Only those involved in the L&E department | Schools across Paisley& The Spiegeltent at The Spree |
| Musician rehearsals | 26 September, 3 & 10 October | Only those who are playing in the orchestra | Paisley Abbey |
Download the PDF here: RSNO Paisley Takeover
