British Choirs on the Net

This is a new free listing for choral vacancies and associated opportunities. These will be removed as they pass their closing date. Please mention 'British Choirs on the Net' when applying.

Please forward any choral vacancies to Phillip Tolley

NB: All 2007 and earlier adverts have now been removed from the site. If you still have posts to fill please submit new adverts - thank you

Conductors/Musical Directors
 
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Swaffham, Norfolk requires an Choir master / Organist to accompany services and lead the choir. Traditional worship: Choral Eucharist and Evensong each Sunday. Weekly choir practice. 3-manual Makin organ. RSCM rates (plus fees). Further details from the vicar, John Smith 01760 721373, email s-smith102@sky.com

[Posted 27 June 2009]

Côr Meibion Clerwyr / Maesteg Gleemen Male Voice Choir. Applications are invited for the post of Deputy MD/Conductor of our admired Male Voice Choir. This well established award winning Male Voice Choir from South Wales founded in 1958 seeks to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate musician to fill the post of Deputy MD/Conductor who is able to assist in the training and conducting of the 40 choir members. The choir has a reputation for an innovative repertoire of variety and interest therefore good musicianship is essential.

They perform regularly throughout South Wales and travel the UK to concerts, competitions and festivals and have toured extensively overseas including Germany, Eire, Spain, Northern Ireland, Canada & USA. They are also no strangers to prestigious venues and in then past year performed at the Wales Millennium Centre – Cardiff, The Royal Albert Hall – London and the world famous Carnegie Hall – New York City.

This dynamic, forward-thinking choir is well regarded and respected within the local choral arena and is well-known for its quality singing and technical ability, such is the popularity of the choir, bookings are often taken up to two years in advance. Its repertoire covers a wide range of styles and genres from classical, operatic, religious, folk, popular and modern as well as songs from the shows. The Choir rehearses twice weekly in Maesteg and is an efficiently run organisation who undertake in excess of 20 engagements annually.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong teaching and communication skill, with initiative and enthusiasm, and have the ability to be creative in their approach to choral music. They must be proficient in reading music and have experience with rehearsal technique and sight-reading. Whilst an aptitude to accompany on the piano is useful it is not essential. The ability to work in harmony with the current Music Team and Choir is vital; flexibility and adaptability are key features of this role. The choir has a supportive committee who are keen to build a relationship with the Music Team and be involved in planning the musical programme for future events. The choir believes there is always still much to achieve and with an enthusiastic, dynamic leadership we can do this together.

The appointment of a Deputy MD/Conductor will mean spreading the workload and therefore they will be expected to attend a certain percentage of engagements/rehearsals, consequently they will be expected to keep up-to-date with the Choirs current repertoire. An attractive remuneration is on offer commensurate with the applicant's experience and qualifications. Initially, the post is for 2 years with a probationary period of 6 months

Applications are invited from both ladies and gentlemen by C.V., with details of two referees and a covering letter of not more than one A4 sheet of paper, highlighting key details of your conducting experience, musical leadership, and your approach to directing male voice choir singing. We hope to learn how you would assist our present MD/Conductor and help develop our choir and why you think you meet the particular needs of the choir. The successful applicant is expected to be in post by 1st September 2009. Interviews and selection will take place during August 2009. For more information Email: maesteggleemenmvc@hotmail.co.uk

[Posted 27 June 2009 - Closing date 31 July 2009]
The Eastwood Collieries' Male Voice Choir Following the retirement of our current Musical Director after 15 years there is an immediate vacancy for a new Principal Conductor for the choir. The Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir is an enthusiastic, fun-loving choir of around seventy voices based in Eastwood in Nottinghamshire. The choir rehearses on a Tuesday evening (7pm – 9pm) and typically has 10 to 20 engagements per year. The choir performs a varied programme of engagements throughout the year and is no stranger to prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall in London, De Montfort Hall, Leicester and the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham. The choir performs in smaller venues, at weddings, and large events and hosts its own massed voiced concert to sell–out audiences of 2000+ people. Another of these events is already in hand with the world famous band of Her Majesty’s Band of the Blues and Royals in 2010 with a massed male voice choir of around 500 voices. 

This dynamic, forward-thinking choir is well regarded and respected within the local choral arena and is well-known for its quality singing and technical ability, with a repertoire covering a wide range of styles and genres from classical, operatic, religious, folk, popular and modern as well as songs from the shows. Not being complacent, the choir believes there is always still much to achieve and with your enthusiastic, dynamic leadership we can do this together. Remuneration for this position will be by negotiation.

Applications are invited from both ladies and gentlemen by application form and C.V., with details of two referees and a covering letter of not more than one A4 sheet of paper, highlighting key details of your conducting experience, musical leadership, and your approach to directing male voice choir singing. We hope to learn how you would lead and develop our choir and why you think you meet the particular needs of the choir whilst persuading us why we should ask you to discuss this opportunity further with you. 

Contact the General Secretary (electronically or by post - details below) for an application form and details of how to apply for this post.

Lord James Ferrabbee KtGC., OBE

Honorary General Secretary

35 Hawton Crescent

Wollaton Park

Nottingham

NG8 1BZ

Email: james@ferrabbee.fsnet.co.uk

 

[Posted 19 June 2009]

The Dalesmen MVC has a vacancy for an new Musical Director The choir has almost 60 members and rehearses each Monday evening in Belper, Derbyshire. We are an efficiently run organisation, currently performing around 15 concerts per year. Our musical repertoire is very varied. Our excellent musical team currently comprises the Deputy MD plus principal and deputy accompanists. We are also a registered charity. There is attractive remuneration on offer, commensurate with the applicant's experience and qualifications. We would like the successful applicant to be in post by the end of September. Selection will take place during August 2009. Please contact the choir chairman, Paul Sheward on 01773-748986 for further details on the position. For more information about the Dalesmen, please visit our website - www.dalesmen.org                                               

 

[Posted 11 June 2009]

Aberfeldy & District Gaelic Choir wishes to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Musical Director. We are a mixed-voice SATB choir of about 25 members, and have been making music in the Gaelic tradition for over 40 years. Our prime objective is the annual Royal National Mod (the premier Gaelic cultural festival), at which we have enjoyed success at the highest level. We also participate in local and provincial festivals and competitions; and our Gaelic repertoire is expanded to include Scottish songs and other music for various charitable and Christmas concerts.

Knowledge of Gaelic is not a pre-requisite for this post, as we have a Gaelic Tutor to guide us with the language. More desirable is a strong musical competence and infectious enthusiasm.

Rehearsals currently take place on Monday evenings in Aberfeldy, Perthshire. For details of this rewarding and challenging post, please email secretary@aberfeldygaelicchoir.co.uk, or see our website at www.aberfeldygaelicchoir.co.uk

 

[Posted 5 June 2009]

Basingstoke Male Voice Choir is looking for an enthusiastic Musical Director. Founded in 1964, BMVC is a choir (60 choristers) of international repute. Our Musical Director of 28 years, David ‘Dai’ Ogborn, is retiring. Under his direction the choir has built a varied repertoire. We have recently performed with a military band, a youth orchestra, and other choirs. We have also sung at weddings and to community groups, averaging 12-15 concerts per year. We rehearse on Monday evenings 7.30 – 9.30 in the United Reformed Church, which has fine acoustics, located in the centre of Basingstoke town. Our accompanist, of some 30 years, makes full use of both the piano and organ. We are looking for an enthusiastic MD who will be committed to the long term development of the choir. 

The successful applicant will be an ex-officio member of the executive committee and will work closely with the music sub-committee.  

We suggest you firstly phone: - David Lester, Chairman BMVC, on 01256 475918, for an informal chat. Then send your letter of application, including CV, to David at:- 25 Greenbirch Close, Kempshott, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5JL (email:- david.lester12@btinternet.com )

[Posted 28 May 2009]

Sandgate Singers, a 60-strong SATB choir based in Storrington, West Sussex, wish to appoint a Musical Director with effect from September 2009 to succeed Zoë Peate who has led us most successfully for the past 3 years. Our repertoire includes a wide variety of music from 16th – 21st centuries. We perform three concerts each year and we are currently planning a trip in Sept 2010 to sing with the choir of our twinned town in France.

The choir currently meets on a Monday evening 7.30-9.30 during term time. We are a friendly, sociable and enthusiastic group and look forward to welcoming a like-minded conductor to continue our growing success. This is a paid role within the normal range appropriate to amateur choirs for rehearsals & performances. For further details or to send your CV please e-mail Gill Ranson, Chairman, jarvis.ranson@ukgateway.net or telephone 01798 813088. More details of the choir and past concerts can be seen on our website: www.sandgatesingers.org  

[Posted 22 May 2009 - Closing date 31 July 2009]

Dorking Choral Society is seeking to appoint a new Musical Director/Conductor from January 2010, to take over the leadership of the Choir from Justin Doyle, looking to continue to build on the last ten outstandingly successful years. Dorking Choral Society (DCS) is a strong, enthusiastic, active and ambitious amateur choir with around 80 voices, based in Dorking, Surrey, rehearsing in Dorking on Wednesday evenings from early September to July. Versatile, with good sight reading and a cappella abilities, recent performances range from Mozart C Minor Mass to Will Todd’s ‘Mass in Blue’, from St John Passion (in German) to an African music project including premiere performances of commissions by Alexander L’Estrange (Zimbe!) and Justin Doyle - reflecting our interest in the full range of the choral repertoire. DCS is a long-standing member / competitor in the annual Leith Hill Musical Festival (www.lhmf.co.uk).

DCS would welcome applications for the position of Musical Director from candidates with substantial experience of Choral and Orchestral conducting. This is a paid role within the normal range appropriate to amateur choirs for rehearsals & performances. More information and background can be found at www.dorkingchoralsociety.org.uk and the Chairman, Ges Ray would be delighted to provide further information by phone or email. Applicants are asked to submit a C.V. together with any supporting information, preferably by email to; Mr Ges Ray, Chairman Dorking Choral Society Email: ges.ray@virgin.net  Tel:  0794 108 3722. Address: 55 Fairfield Drive, Dorking Surrey RH4 1JQ

[Posted 15 May 2009 - Closing date 30 June 1009]
Marsh Ladies Choir, a friendly, enthusiastic and successful amateur ladies choir wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and energetic Musical Director to continue its development The choir is based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and is recognised as one of the top choirs in the region. The 35+ members enjoy singing a wide repertoire including classical, folk, swing and jazz. The choir performs at around twelve concerts and competitions a year both close to home and further afield. Rehearsals are on Thursdays evenings, 7.30-9.30pm.

Applicants should have wide experience in choral skills and preferably some arranging and composition ability. The choir would like a director willing to give several years service to lead them to reach their full potential. A salary is payable by negotiation with the committee. These details are available to download in either Word or PDF formats. Please send your current C.V. giving full details of career and experience to the Chairperson below. Applications for opportunities within the choir should be made to the following address and include a current CV.

Fiona Wakley (Chair), 12 Southfield Court

Highburton

Huddersfield

West Yorkshire

HD8 0RG

TEL: 01484 604805

chair@marshladieschoir.co.uk

[Posted 11 May 2009]

Musical Director wanted by West Barnes Singers, based in the London Borough of Merton, from 9th September 2009.  Our rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings, from 8pm to 10pm.  We are a friendly mixed choir, founded in 1972, with about 60 members.  We perform a wide repertoire – details of past concerts are on our website.  We currently put on four concerts a year, in November, December, April and June, and hold an annual workshop day to study and sing one of the works we will be performing. As an amateur choir with a wide range of abilities, we want our Musical Director to help us to enjoy ourselves, to sing in a variety of musical styles, to be stretched at times, and to perform to as high a standard as possible. Our website is:  www.westbarnessingers.co.uk  where you will find full details of the Choir and of the Musical Director position and how to apply. 

[Posted 8 May 2009 - Closing date 11th May 2009]

Reading Bach Choir, one of the leading amateur choirs in the Thames Valley, is seeking a new Music Director with effect from March 2010. We are an ambitious, mixed voice, auditioned choir of c.50 members which sings a varied and challenging repertoire ranging from the renaissance to the 21st century. Our present conductor, JanJoost van Elburg, has transformed the sound and the musicality of the choir over the last 5 ½ years and has enabled the choir to give outstanding concerts to growing and enthusiastic audiences. We wish to maintain and develop this success. We perform 3-4 concerts per year and rehearse on Tuesday evenings in Reading from 7.30 -10. Full details of the post are available on our website www.readingbachchoir.org.uk. Or email mdrecruitment@readingbachchoir.org.uk  to discuss.

 

[Posted 7 May 2009 - Closing date 15 June 2009]
Musical Director wanted for "Performers' Workshop", an exciting new performance group in south Wales. The aim of the group is to provide a platform for local actors and singers (all of which have a solid performance track record). The group, although amateur, will always maintain both professional standards and members. Proposed projects are revue style shows, jazz, big band and musical theatre - nothing is off limits. It's current directors have a history of successful productions under their belts and, due to popular demand, have decided to create "Performers' Workshop" as there is nothing available like this in the local area. If this appeals to you, please get in touch at workshop2009@live.co.uk

[Posted 2 May 2009]

The following two vacancies could be filled by one or two people depending upon availability as they are only a few miles apart. Both posts are paid and the level of remuneration is dependent upon experience.

Assistant Choral Director needed from September 2009 for the Skelldale Singers, Ripon’s Community Choir, and Boroughbridge Community Choir. The Skelldale Singers has around 60-70 members, and Boroughbridge Choir has around 30 members. Rehearsals take place in Boroughbridge on Monday evenings 7 – 9pm and Ripon on Tuesday evenings 7.15 – 9.15pm. There are no auditions and many do not read music but all are enthusiastic and lively and enjoy a varied repertoire of music. We occasionally sing an excerpt from a major work such as the Hallelujah Chorus but mostly enjoy singing gospel, African music, light classics, popular songs and ballads, folk songs etc. The choirs are already booked to perform in Ripon Cathedral at Christmas this year. The Assistant Conductor would initially be required to work with me and take rehearsals when I am not in the area. The Skelldale Singers have a regular accompanist but the Boroughbridge Choir do not, and whilst an ability to accompany on the piano is useful it is not essential as it may be possible to appoint a pianist for this group. For further information please contact Christine Hale at chris_halebl@yahoo.co.uk

[Posted 29 April 2009]

Suaimhneas Choral Singers, a 40-strong SATB choir, based in Co Roscommon and formed in 2003, wish to appoint a Musical Director with effect from September 2009.  In such a short space of time, the choir has performed a broad range of music encompassing oratorios, opera, musical theatre and Irish folk music. These concerts have been achieved alone or in collaboration with other choirs/ soloists. Most recently, we performed Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’, Rutter’s ‘Requiem’ and Rossini’s ‘Stabat Mater’. The choir has a particular interest in choral competitions and hope to develop this further in the future.

We rehearse from September to May, Tuesday night 8-10 in the Old School House, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon. However, it may be possible to be flexibility on the choice of rehearsal night. [According to AA Route Planner, Journey time is 1hr 35min from Lucan, Dublin; 1hr from Athlone; 1hr from Enniskillen and 1hr from Sligo.]

We are looking for a Director with relevant qualifications and experience, strong teaching and communication skills, someone with initiative and enthusiasm, and most importantly a good sense of humour!  A fee will be payable to the director on the basis of relevant experience and qualifications. Initially, this post is for 2 years with a probationary period of 6 months. Suitable candidates will be called for interview and audition towards the end of May. Interested applicants should send their CV along with a covering letter to:

Michele MacAuliffe
Chairperson

Suaimhneas Choral Singers

Church Street
Strokestown

Co. Roscommon

Applications will also be accepted by email to: suaimhneas.choral@hotmail.com For further information or queries, contact Michele MacAuliffe on 087 – 2246591.

[Posted 10 April 2009 - Closing date 5 May 2009]

Riverside Chorus, a 40-strong SSA choir based in Co Roscommon, Ireland and formed in 2001, wishes to appoint a Musical Director with effect from September 2009. The age profile of Riverside Chorus currently ranges from 9 – 18 years. The main objective of the group is to develop young people’s interpretation and understanding of choral music to a professional standard. The choir has competed and been successful in many of the national choral competitions as well as participating in the West Wales Choral Festival. As well as performance opportunities, huge emphasis is placed on music education and sight-reading.

The group rehearses from September to May, Friday nights 7-9.30 in the Old School House, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon. However, it may be possible to be flexibility on the choice of rehearsal night. [According to AA Route Planner, journey time takes 1hr 35min from Lucan, Dublin; 1hr from Athlone; 1hr from Enniskillen and 1hr from Sligo.] 

We are looking for a Director with relevant qualifications and experience of working with young people, strong teaching and communication skills, someone with initiative and enthusiasm, and have the ability to be creative in their approach to choral music. Candidates must have undertaken HSE approved Child Protection training or be in the process of applying for this short course. This position is also subject to Garda Vetting and clearance. A fee will be payable to the director on the basis of relevant experience and qualifications. Initially, this post is for 2 years with a probationary period of 6 months. Suitable candidates will be called for interview and audition towards the end of May. Interested applicants should send their CV along with a covering letter to:

Marie Bolger
Riverside Chorus

Chairperson
Rooskey

Co. Roscommon

For further information or queries, contact Marie Bolger on 086 – 1005581. Applications will also be accepted by email to: riversidechorus@yahoo.com 

[Posted 10 April 2009 - Closing Date 5 May 2009]
Applications are invited for the position of MD of Worthing Choral Society, to take up position on the 8th September 2009. The Society has a membership of over 60, (SATB) and performs music from Tallis to Tavener and Buxtehude to Britten. The most recent undertaking was a 'Devotional' Concert of Bach's St Matthew Passion on Palm Sunday. The choir is ambitious and very friendly. In the last five years the choir has developed extremely well and is probably the best amateur choir in the Worthing area.  Rehearsals take place in Broadwater (CE) First and Middle School Hall, Rectory Gardens on every Tuesday in School term. Other information about the choir can be found on our website www.worthingchoral.org.uk

In the first instance, please send your personal details and CV to our Chairman, Mr Barry Bates, by email or letter, at 116 Broadwater Road, Worthing, West Sussex. BN14 8HU, by Saturday 16th May 2009. You may wish to telephone him on 01903 823078 for any further information you may require before making the application.

[Posted 9 April 2009]

Wingrave Singers are looking for a Musical Director.  Based in Wingrave, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire this friendly mixed voice choir of about 25 singers was founded in 1977. They have a wide repertoire of religious and secular music. The choir has a strong background of visiting cathedrals around the country and singing weekend services whilst the resident choirs are on holiday.  These visits are generally limited to two per year. They also perform one or two concerts per year and are available to sing at weddings.  This is a robed choir when singing in cathedrals, church services and weddings. Currently the choir has bookings for cathedral visits up to October 2010.  The choir has a supportive committee who are keen to build a relationship with the musical director and be involved in planning the musical programme for future events.  The position carries an honorarium. The choir rehearse weekly in term time on a Friday evening in Wingrave Parish Church from 7.45pm to 9.30pm.  Please contact  Brenda Dean.  01296 688976.  Email deanwing@lineone.net

 

[Posted 6 April 2009]

Coastline Harmony is a 40 strong award winning ladies barbershop chorus based near Brighton England. We are looking for a Musical Director to succeed our present MD and would welcome applications from a committed person skilled in chorus direction and vocal production in the barbershop style. We are a motivated chorus with a professional approach constantly seeking to improve our craft for shows and competition. Please get in touch if you would like to come and work with us. For more information contact Jackie on 01273 454594 email: jackieb22@sky.com or  Gay on 01273 389068 email: gay.creasey@ntlworld.com

[Posted 5 April 2009]
Weald Choir of Crawley requires a conductor for September 2009.  Rehearsals Thursday evenings for a lively well-established choir performing 4 concerts a year in Crawley, West Sussex.  Application form from www.wealdchoir.co.uk/contactus.html or contact 01403 262823

[Posted 4 April 2009 - Closing date 6th May 2009]
Southampton University Chamber Choir is an auditioned choir of 25-30 members and is looking for a Musical Director to take over from our current MD in October 2009. The choir rehearses on a Thursday evening for 2 hours at the University and generally performs two concerts per year – December and April/May. We are looking for someone with conducting experience and fresh, challenging ideas for repertoire.

We are a friendly, young and enthusiastic choir who love a challenge! For more information or to send your CV, please contact Marianna  Lo Conte at mclc1v07@soton.ac.uk

[Posted 3 April 2009 - Closing Date 1st May 2009]
The Manchester Bach Choir is looking for a new Musical Director to take over from Phillip Collin, who is moving to London in the near future after a very successful period with the choir. The choir is a chamber choir of about 35 voices which is based in Stockport and has a varied repertoire which includes works from Palestrina to Copeland.  Recent performances include Bach's 'B min Mass', Haydn's 'Nelson Mass' and a new work by Jonathan Wilcox  'A Great and Glorious Victory'.  Last week we performed a sell-out concert of 'Elijah'.  We have also recently staged a 'Come and Sing - Messiah'.
 
The choir is looking for an experienced choral conductor who is able to take them forward from the excellent work done by Philip.  It meets on a Tuesday evening 7.45 - 9.45 at a venue close to Stockport town centre. The salary, from January 1st 2009 is £1,440 per annum, with concert fees of about £600 per year. Application by e-mail please with accompanying cv to audrey.evans@tesco.net before closing date.  Further information if required, can be obtained through the Secretary 0161 419 9158.

[Posted 3 April 2009 - Closing date 18 April 2009]
Musical Director required for Shalford Choral Society, Guildford, Surrey.  The choir consists of 40 voices (SATB) and takes part in the annual Leith Hill Musical Festival ( www.lhmf.co.uk ).  A new conductor is required for September 2009.  Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings in Shalford Methodist Church at 7.45 pm for two hours. Please contact Maura Dearden, 2 Riverdene House, Warwicks Bench, Guildford, GU1 3TR, Tel: 07825 870150 or email mdearden@royalsurrey.nhs.uk with career details.

[Posted 26 March 2009 - Closing date 15 April 2009]

The Vigo Singers, an all female choir based in Vigo Village near Meopham, Kent are inviting applications for the post of musical director. This post is effective from September 2009 when our current musical director retires after fifteen enjoyable and stimulating years. We are a friendly, welcoming choir of twenty four members. Concert fees and rehearsal fees are offered. The choir performs a wide range of music with two to three concerts a year. We meet to rehearse on Tuesday evenings at Vigo Village School, Kent, DA13 0RL during term time.

For further information please contact Linda King (01474 705519) or The Chair Judy Yallop (01732 823213). To obtain a job description please visit http://www.vigosingers.org.uk 

[Posted 26 March 2009 - Closing date April 30th 2009]
Grassington Singers are looking for a Musical Director. Sadly our previous M.D. had to leave us due to ill health. We found Tim Knight on the internet, and he very kindly has stepped in to help us out, and to inject us with his unique brand of humour and inspiration! But only until the end of April, when we will be on our own once again. We would be happy to appoint more than one M.D. if there are applicants who wish to specialise in different forms of music. This would also mean spreading the workload more thinly! We rehearse on Friday evenings in Grassington, near Skipton, North Yorkshire. We give three concerts a year, typically a Christmas concert, an oratorio or cantata and a concert of light music, although we are quite prepared to accommodate preferences. Please contact Mary Wilkinson on 01756 752740 or email info@grassingtonsingers.co.uk

[Posted 7 March 2009]

Brampton Choral Society is looking for a Musical Director. Based in Brampton, Cambridgeshire, this friendly mixed voice choir of about

35 singers, generally performs a musical in early summer and concerts during the pre-Christmas period. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings. For further details please contact the Chairman, Marjory Wain, on 01480 810802 or Peter Saunderson at petersaunderson@btinternet.com

 

[Posted 3 March 2009]

The Dorset Police Male Voice Choir seeks a Musical Director to succeed the present MD who will be retiring at the end of the year or at such earlier date convenient to the choir and his successor. The choir was formed in 1995 by the present Musical Director and has achieved an excellent reputation both locally and overseas, having performed in many parts of the UK, France, Guernsey, Ireland and California, USA.

 

Consisting of around 60 members, the choir is based in Bournemouth, rehearses on Tuesday evenings and performs approximately 10 concerts each year. Whilst an established choral conductor would be preferable, the position might be suitable for someone committed to the genre of male voice singing and seeking to develop their conducting skills. Enquiries are welcome from both ladies and gentlemen. Further details are available from the Chairman, John Homer. Tel. No. 01202 842028; email johnhomer05@yahoo.co.uk

[Posted 25 February 2009]

Experienced Musical Director required to lead the West End Singers, our 4-part mixed choir from December 2009. Established 20 years and based in Hedge End, Southampton. Approximately 35 singing members. Rehearsals every Wednesday evening 7.30p.m.-10.00p.m. 4 Main concerts a year – summer and Christmas, with additional concerts and sing-outs throughout the year, if requested. The choir performs a wide-ranging repertoire of popular music from stage and screen. Remuneration to be discussed

To learn more about the choir, and obtain a job description and application form, please visit www.westendsingers.co.uk.  For further information please send your CV to info@westendsingers.co.uk Or contact our Chairman – Angela Jackson on Tel: 023 8025 3428 for more information.

[Posted 22 February 2009]

St Mary’s Parish Church, Hitchen, Hertfordshire requires an Assistant Director of Music. Must be a competent organist  and willing to help with choir training/conducting. The largest Parish Church in Hertfordshire. 1871 Walker 3 manual organ restoration/rebuild completed Spring 2009. Thriving choir maintaining Cathedral- style choral repertoire. Salary: £2000 + additional fees. For further details and/or an informal conversation contact: Alan Childs, Director of Music c/o Church House, Church Yard, Hitchin SG5 1HP Tel: 01462 816244 Email: a.j.childs@btinternet.com and visit www.stmaryshitchin.org.uk

[Posted 22 February 2009 - Closing date 31st March 2009]
QC Chamber Choir, formed in 1992, is seeking a new Musical Director from spring 2009.  Based in Hertford with rehearsals on Thursday evenings, the choir enjoys performing varied repertoire, giving around 4 concerts a year.  For further information contact Diana Salthouse: 01992 554115, email dianasalthouse@hotmailcom

[Posted 23 January 2009 - Closing date 20th February 2009]

Musical Director for Many Rivers, a semi-professional multi-cultural Gospel/Inspirational choir who have performed in many venues across London and for key functions as well as charity and corporate events. We are now searching for a Musical Director who is interested in working with and developing a gospel choir. We have recently taken on new members and are currently working to consolidate the group The post is not remunerated although there would be remuneration for any paid performances. We would expect the MD to lead the choir as their own with the assistance of a part-time administrator to help secure gigs and deal with any choir admin. The choir has a very large existing contemporary repertoire of Gospel and inspirational songs as well as a keyboardist.

Are you an MD with the following skills and experience ?

  • A solid background in Gospel as a music genre with previous experience in teaching Gospel and the vocal techniques used.

  • Ability to play piano by ear.

  • Experienced in composition, arrangement and performance

  • Experienced in working with groups of singers and managing group dynamics

  • Strong communication/people skills and the ability to manage and develop individuals

  • Ability and willingness to work with and develop original material written by the group as well as that which you yourself would bring to the group.

We will be inviting potential MD's to come along and lead a session at our regular rehearsal venue, Regents College, London on Tuesday evenings during February/March 2009. Please email cbullock@hotmail.co.uk  with a brief summary of your interest/experience also leaving a contact telephone number. 

[Posted 23 January 2009]
The Enigma Singers (based in Rushden, Northamptonshire) This contemporary, fresh vocal group (SSATBar) is looking to expand in 2009 by adding another Alto and a Bass.  A level of commitment is required and rehearsals are fortnightly on Friday evenings.  The group specialises in close part harmony songs particularly drawn from the easy listening and films & shows genres.  Prospective members must be able to move whilst singing (nothing too strenuous!)  Enigma aim to entertain at corporate & civic functions, weddings, birthdays, after-dinner events etc. For further details, please contact musical director Geraldine Brill at enigmasingers@hotmail.co.uk
 

[Posted 19 January 2009]

Rossendale Ladies Choir, a longstanding choir located in the Rossendale Valley , Lancashire.(Haslingden). We rehearse Wednesday nights. There are about 40 of us from all walks of life. We work hard and want to do well at music festivals and concerts. We have enjoyed considerable success in the past. Usual ladies choir repertoire but very interested to work with the ideas and interests of a new conductor/director. Our current conductor leaves in March when we would like a new one to begin. For more details  contact Choir Chairman : Janice Crowley  at JaniceCrowley1@msn.com or telephone 01706 218607

[Posted 15 January 2009]
Choirmaster & Organist required to start in January 2009. St Mark's Church, Swindon New Town, is Swindon's premier Anglo-Catholic church. The choir sings a mass setting and anthem at the weekly Sunday morning service. ARCO playing standard recommended, along with experience working with amateur choirs. Prospects for setting up a junior section of the choir, if the applicant has an interest in that area of development. Excellent pay and conditions: for full details please see http://www,stmarkschoir.co.uk/downloads/organist-choirmaster.pdf or browse the website www.stmarkschoir.co.uk  Applications to be sent to the Organist: Dan Chambers organist@stmarkschoir.co.uk

[Posted 22 November 2008]
Ryedale Choral wishes to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Musical Director from September 2009 to succeed the current conductor who is retiring at the end of this season. We are a mixed voice SATB choir of about 50 members giving regular concerts in the Ryedale area and our usual programme is based around the music from the classical choral repertoire. We hold rehearsals, in Pickering, North Yorkshire, most weeks between September and May. For details of this rewarding and challenging post which carries and honorarium please contact the Secretary Jim Dye  email chrisandjim.dye@btinternet.com or telephone 017510431945

[Posted 16 November 2008]  

Musical Director Wanted. Due to health reasons, Pye Hill & District Male Voice Choir is now seeking to fill the position of Musical Director. Pye Hill and District Male Voice Choir was formed in 1903 in a small village on the Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire border. It is reputed to be the oldest established male voice choir in the East Midlands and possibly in the country. The choir has a current membership of 27 voices. The position carries an honorarium of £1000 pa (paid quarterly). Rehearsals are every Monday at The Dale Club, Main Road, Jacksdale, Nottinghamshire. The choir has an extensive repertoire and performs approx 8 concerts a year in churches, community halls, etc. Interested parties please contact The Chairman, Colin Shepherd on 0115 9530488 or e-mail: info@pyehillmvc.org.uk Further details of the choir can be obtained from the Choir Web site www.pyehillmvc.org.uk

[Posted 5 November 2008]
Musical Director required by Spring Park Choral Society for January 2009.  This 4 part amateur choir, based in Shirley, Croydon has a membership of approx. 50 and rehearses on Monday evenings from 8.00pm to 10.00pm in the Shirley parish hall. It gives 2 concerts a year, in May and December, and also sings in a residential home. It has undertaken the occasional 'gig' on request. The Society is happiest singing ; Faure, John Rutter, Gilbert & Sullivan, Freddie Mercury, George Gershwin & the Beatles to name but a few ...  Anyone interested in conducting this enthusiastic, friendly and fun group of singers, who don't take themselves too seriously, please phone Karen Palfreyman (manager) on 020 8777 9611 OR E-MAIL kslsb@blueyonder.co.uk

 

[Posted 6 August 2008]

Music Director, Mildenhall, Suffolk. We are a small ladies acappella Chorus seeking a Music Director. Situated on the borders of Cambridgeshire and Suffolk, we meet on a Monday evening from 7.30 - 10.00pm. For further details, please email priorasjg@aol.com , or call Mrs J Prior on 01842 812376 after 6.00pm

[Posted 18 February 2008]
Conductors/Musical Directors - Jobs Wanted
 
Professional, dynamic choir director and pianist with several years of experience in different European countries, recently relocated in the UK, is looking for work in London area (only paid positions). Ideally looking for a choir with varied repertoire (e.g. not only "strictly classical"), which is open to new challenges, which enjoys singing and wants to get professional performing standards in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere: all levels are welcome, small or big ensembles, young or experienced, amateurs or professionals, theatre or church choirs. In exchange I'll bring you professional musical experience in conducting, playing, arranging and performing, vocal and stage training, I'll help you to develop the sound, the singing skills and the repertoire, teach you how to sing with music copy or by ear, I'll bring you experience in working with groups of singers and managing group dynamics, the ability to develop individuals, communication skills, energy, enthusiasm, passion for music and commitment.  Fell free to contact me for further information. Paolo Buttaboni Contact:  paolobuttaboni@yahoo.co.uk mobile: 07826.43.90.43

[Posted 7 May 2009]
Trevor Jones seeks a conducting position in Gloucestershire or Bristol with a choir and/or orchestra. He trained at Dartington where he sang in a couple of staged works, sang as a choral concert soloist in Mozart, Monteverdi, Bach, Handel and Gabrielli and conducted student groups. He has worked with Devon Baroque on 'Messiah' and has conducted works by Buxtehude, Monteverdi, Bach, Mozart, Schubert and others. He is currently forming an opera company where he will direct performances of his own opera 'Maria Marten', Purcell's 'Dido and Aeneas' and is aiming to commission new operas.  Trevor can be contacted on 01453 764749 or emailed at musical_notes12@yahoo.co.uk.

[Posted 24 April 2009]
Ben Pinnow is an experienced pianist and conductor currently based in the Cardiff area where I am actively involved in the choral music scene. I have been recently working with Welsh National Opera MAX on a variety of educational projects in the community. I'm looking to expand my area of work and am willing to travel to most parts of the UK although do not drive. He can be reached by telephone on 07843669457 or email: benjapin@gmail.com

[Posted 22 April 2009]
Mark Porter, Oxford music graduate, seeking work/directing experience in the Oxfordshire area, able to play organ -email  me@markporter.co.uk or Tel  07812 844108

[Posted 6 October 2008]
Bea van der Kaaij, Choral conductor (MA in Musicology and a certificate for choral conducting) moved to Lincoln last Summer and is looking for a position in Lincoln area. Church choirs, chamber choirs, village choirs, choral societies and other are invited to seek contact if there is a vacancy. Also a broad experience in organising choir trips and concerts in UK and abroad. Please contact Bea van der Kaaij 01522 534335/07 817505526 or e-mail vdkaaij@btinternet.com

[Posted 4 October 2008]

Young, enthusiastic semi-professional singer seeks an amateur choir to direct in North or Central London. Having grown up within a Cathedral Choir, I then went on to study music at University – where I studied voice (counter-tenor) as a major performance option. I have had experience with other amateur church choirs in and around Cambridge and, although pursuing a career as a professional soloist, I would like to branch out into choral direction. I am also a competent Pianist and have a good knowledge of choral repertoire. Ideally, the choir will rehearse once a week and perform a handful of concerts a year and, if attached to a church, lead the singing for the services. I have built up quite a few contacts through my solo engagements and could easily find concerts for the choir at some of England’s best Cathedrals. Please email me at: robertcross@btopenworld.com

[Posted 4 October 2008]
A new and enthusiastic Choir Master Will M. Chandler, based in Leicestershire is looking for projects to give him the experience required to move on to big projects. His current project is leading the Choir for the Normanton-on Soar Music Festival, but has lots of experience with local church choirs and amateur dramatics. Will Chandler has a popular music background and is very enthusiastic about modern day approaches to Choir sounds. He is a young, fit and energetic singer, also an excellent communicator with folk of all ages (a spitting image of Sir Cliff Richard). Will has lots of stage performing experience, and would be worth a chat. He is willing to travel to get the experience. His training has been gained on the stage and in performing, and not through university or any kind of study, and although he knows this may put him at a disadvantage, he is able to present himself on a level playing field with those he is leading. To contact Will e. mail mtpm3737@aol.com

[Posted 25 July 2007]
Musical Director - Experienced vocal coach and conductor with 15 year's experience conducting choirs throughout the country. Looking to move to North Yorkshire in the summer and hoping to find an enthusiastic and committed choir to work with. Look forward to hearing from you. Contact mattlennox@hotmail.com.

[Posted 25 March 2007]
 
Accompanists/Pianists/Organists - Vacancies
 
Mid Norfolk Singers, Dereham, Norfolk seeks an accompanist. This is a paid position involving one 2-hour weekly rehearsal on Thursday evenings. The choir sing a mixed repertoire, but mostly classical, sacred works (most recently Bach's St. Matthew Passion). We rehearse in Trinity Methodist Church Room, Theatre Street, Dereham. Please contact me, Ralph Clarke, on 01760 722941 or jeraclarke@hotmail.co.uk

[Posted 2 July 2009]

Côr Meibion Clerwyr / Maesteg Gleemen Male Voice Choir. Applications are invited for the post of Deputy Accompanist of our popular Male Voice Choir. This well established award winning Male Voice Choir from South Wales seeks to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate musician to fill the post of Deputy Accompanist.

The ability to work in harmony with the current Music Team and Choir is essential. Flexibility and adaptability are key features of this role. Experience of accompanying, particularly in a concert environment would be desirable. Candidates should be proficient in reading music and have experience with rehearsal technique and sight-reading. The choir has a reputation for an innovative repertoire of variety and interest therefore good musicianship is essential with the ability to improvise an advantage.

The Choir rehearses twice a week in Maesteg and is an efficiently run organisation who undertake in excess of 20 engagements annually throughout South Wales and the UK. The Deputy Accompanist will be expected to attend a percentage of engagements/rehearsals unless otherwise agreed with the Music Team and Choir Committee and will be expected to keep up-to-date with the Choirs current repertoire.

An attractive remuneration is on offer for rehearsals, concert appearances and other engagements commensurate with the applicant's experience and qualifications. Applications, which will include your current C.V. and full details of career and choral experience, should be forwarded via email. The successful applicant is expected to be in post by 1st August 2009. Selection will take place during July 2009. Email: maesteggleemenmvc@hotmail.co.uk
 

[Posted 28 June 2009]

The Eastwood Collieries' Male Voice Choir is seeking a new Principal Accompanist for the choir, following the retirement of our current accompanist after almost 10 years service. The Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir is an enthusiastic, fun-loving choir of around seventy voices based in Eastwood in Nottinghamshire. The choir rehearses on a Tuesday evening (7pm – 9pm) and typically has 10 to 20 engagements per year. The choir performs a varied programme of engagements throughout the year and is no stranger to prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall in London, De Montfort Hall, Leicester and the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham. The choir performs in smaller venues, at weddings, and large events and hosts its own massed voiced concert to sell–out audiences of 2000+ people. Another of these events is already in hand with the world famous band of Her Majesty’s Band of the Blues and Royals in 2010 with a massed male voice choir of around 500 voices. 

The new Principal accompanist will be expected to play at all choir engagements (except holidays) and rehearsal sessions and will form part of a strong Musical team headed by the Principal Conductor. The Choir is fortunate to have a Deputy Conductor in post and your qualities and abilities as a musician will help strengthen our team further combined with a very supportive and very active Management Committee/Trustees. This is an extremely interesting and exciting opportunity for the right person to help develop this dynamic choir and shape and mould them further to musical excellence by being part of a formidable team. Remuneration for this position will be by negotiation. 

Applications are invited from both ladies and gentlemen by application form and C.V., with details of two referees and a covering letter of not more than one A4 sheet of paper, highlighting key details of your conducting experience, musical leadership, and your approach to directing male voice choir singing. We hope to learn how you would lead and develop our choir and why you think you meet the particular needs of the choir whilst persuading us why we should ask you to discuss this opportunity further with you.

Contact the General Secretary (electronically or by post - details below) for an application form and details of how to apply for this post.

Lord James Ferrabbee KtGC., OBE

Honorary General Secretary

35 Hawton Crescent

Wollaton Park

Nottingham

NG8 1BZ

Email: james@ferrabbee.fsnet.co.uk

[Posted 19 June 2009]
Cefn Hengoed Ladies Choir are looking to appoint a Deputy Accompanist. This position will be on an as and when required basis to assist the choir when the accompanist is not available. For further details please do not hesitate to contact the choir secretary on 01443 832254 or the Musical Director on 07908588408 or davidlewis1977@hotmail.com  or visit our website www.cefnhengoedladieschoir.org.uk

[Posted 10 May 2009]
Sandgate Singers based in Storrington,West Sussex is seeking a piano accompanist to start in September 2009. We are an enthusiastic and sociable four part choir of around 60 members.We rehearse on Monday evenings (7.30-9.30pm) during term times, at Sullington Village Hall . We currently perform 3 concerts a year with occasional extra concerts by invitation. For further details and to apply, please contact the secretary : angelajones1@btconnect.com.or phone the chairman on 01798 813088.

[Posted 7 May 2009]

Llantrisant Male Voice Choir are presently looking for a pianist. We rehearse twice a week on Monday and Wednesday. There are about 40 voices in the choir and have several engagements this year including a tour. The ideal candidate would have to be able to attend most rehearsals and engagements. They would also have to be a good sight reader. There is also payment for rehearsals and concerts. If there is anyone interested could they please contact myself either by email or telephone 07877 609346.
 

[Posted 10 April 2009]
The West Somerset Singers are a long established, Taunton based, mixed voice choir with approximately 50 members. We are looking for a piano accompanist to commence September 2009. The choir meets at Taunton School Taunton, Somerset every Monday evening, 7.30pm – 9.30pm during the spring and autumn terms only. An honorarium is paid. We would be pleased to hear from anyone who might be interested. Enquiries to Marianne Bray – Chairman (01823) 480888 or email our Secretary, Sue Sutton, on – allan@allansutton.wanadoo.co.uk

[Posted 3 April 2009]
Fareham Philharmonic Choir in Hampshire has a vacancy for a rehearsal piano accompanist from September 2009. We practice on Monday evenings from 7.30 to9.30 pm at Portchester Community School whilst performing 3 concerts a year. For further details and to apply, please contact the Secretary, Janet, on email secretary@fpchoir.org or Tel 02380 402 587 in the evening.

[Posted 29 March 2009] 

Dorset Male Voice Choir has a vacancy for a piano accompanist. Following a job move of our accompanist to the London area, there is an immediate vacancy for a new choir accompanist. This enthusiastic and fun loving choir of around 60 members, is based in Bournemouth and rehearses on Tuesday evenings (7.30pm –9,30pm) whilst performing approximately 10 concert each year. Formed in 1995, the choir is a Registered Charity which has raised a substantial amount of money for charity whilst building an excellent reputation both locally and overseas, having performed in many parts of the UK, France, Guernsey, Ireland and California, USA. The choir’s repertoire covers a wide range from classical, religious, folk songs, popular music and songs from the shows and should attract applicantsof all age ranges. For further details please contact the Chairman, John Homer. 01202 842028; email johnhomer05@yahoo.co.uk

[Posted 25 February 2009]

North Herts Guild of Singers (Musical Director: Dr Jonathan Williams) is a dynamic choral society of some 120 members that rehearses in Hitchin on Thursday evenings.  We are seeking applications from accomplished keyboard players and choral trainers for the position of  REPETITEUR starting, preferably, in April 2009. Please contact Sue Rowley-Jones on 01462 742832 or via email on sue@worlands.f2s.com  for an information pack about this appointment. 

[Closing date 4 February 2009]

All Saints’ Church, Rotherfield Peppard requires Organist and Choir Trainer to lead a team which will be responsible for the music of a rural church with a thriving mixed choir. Junior Choirmistress and Choir Secretary already in post. RSCM affiliated. RSCM rates plus fees. Two choral services each Sunday and weekly rehearsal. Contact: The Revd G. D. Foulis Brown, The Rectory, Kidmore End, Reading RG4 9AY (0118-972 3987; info@allsaintspeppard.org.uk)

[Posted 19 December 2008]
Melbourne Male Voice Choir, Derbyshire are seeking an accompianist/pianist, as a replacement for Margaret Nicholls who retired after our annual concert in September 2008 after 5 years of dedicated service The position carries a remuneration , we practice Friday nights and have a full concert programme into late 2009 , including a 3 concert trip to Ibiza for charities on the island ! I can be contacted on 01332 810535 , mob 07525 910149 and e mail sandhamcommunications@hotmail.com

[Posted 4 October 2008]

St Mary's Church, Battersea is looking for an organ scholar for the year 2008-9 from September. The position would involve accompanying morning and evening Sunday services, and assisting the director of music in directing the choir and smaller chamber choir ensembles. Choir practices are on Wednesday evenings from 6.30 and Sunday mornings at 9.45. St Mary's Choir is a good, parish church choir with a wide and interesting repertoire, including several recent commissions. The organ is a delightful two-manual tracker-action Saxon Aldred instrument. The church is a Grade 1-listed Georgian building situated on the banks of the River Thames. The salary for the position is £2,000 per annum, with opportunities for further fees from weddings and funerals. 

For further details please contact the director of music, Jonathan Wikeley. email: jonathan@rhinegold.co.uk Tel: 07966 969 746
 

[Posted 10 July 2008]
Nidd Chorale needs an accompanist for rehearsals on Monday evenings from 6.00 – 7.45pm in Summerbridge Methodist Church. For further details please phone 01423 711840.

[Posted 28 June 2008]
Minnesingers Male Chorus The choir are seeking an accompanist. It is a paid position with only 1 rehearsal a week (Sunday evenings) Any interested parties may telephone me on 01443 207877.(Miss Meryn Williams-Musical Director) We rehearse in Pontyclun which is just off J34 Mid Glamorgan. We are also seeking more singers.

[Posted 15 June 2008]
Treverva Male Voice Choir seek experienced accompanist, male or female. We practice on a Monday night 7.30 to 9.30 at Treverva Chapel, which is about 4 miles from Falmouth, Cornwall, our concerts are usually on Sunday evenings. The choir sing a mixed repertoire, from traditional male voice choir music to more modern pieces such as Bring Him Home and Voice of the Child. An honorarium will be paid, which is negotiable. Anyone interested, please contact Ann Trudgen on 01326-210444 or email me on cllr-mvarney@carrick.gov.uk We are also currently looking for more singing members, you will be made very welcome.

[Posted 13 August 2008]
Accompanists/Pianists/Organist - Jobs Wanted
 
Alan Mathew is an experienced Church Organist seeking to fill a post within the Glasgow/Lanarkshire area. He has considerable experience in choir training (adult and children) and in leading a congregation from the organ. Tel: 01698 361080 Email: alanmathew1978@googlemail.com

[Posted 25 February 2009]

Polina Gerasimenko (SpDip Piano, Saratov Conservatoire, Russia) I am a Russian pianist, qualified as a Piano Recitalist and Accompanist by one of Russia's top conservatoires. I am actively involved in musical life of Surrey and I have been regularly performing in the area since 2005. My assignments include Guildford Opera Company, various other choirs and solo singers/instrumentalists.  I am available some evenings and weekends. Please email p_gerasimenko@yahoo.com or call 07877 778812

 

[Posted 6 October 2008]
Experienced church organist available for occasional services in the West Yorkshire region. Please email david@alanaustin.myzen.co.uk or telephone 0773 650 7133.

[Posted 5 July 2008]
Experienced and versatile Organist, Pianist, Conductor and Vocal Coach based in Manchester. Can travel anywhere in UK.
Contact Michael@zatek.co.uk for more information

[Posted 22 April 2008]
Organist seeking organist/director of music position in Stoke/Stafford area. Email john.hammersley@btinternet.com or Tel 01785 817216

[Posted 5 March 2008]
Choirs seeking Singers
 
 
St Mary's Church, Stoke D'Abernon, Surrey KT11 3BX. Professional singers needed for deputies list. St Mary's maintains a professional quartet to sing a Latin Mass at 11.00 on the first Sunday of each month, as well as singing the major festivals throughout the year (Advent Carols, 9 Lessons and Carols, Christmas Eve Midnight, Epiphany Carols, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Day, Ascension Day and occasional special services.) We are currently seeking to build a dep list to cover for absences and weddings. Singers must be capable of working one-to-a-part and be excellent sightreaders. We have a famous Frobenius organ, perform a varied range of Renaissance and Classical Masses (the later sometimes with strings) and interesting motets and anthems and have a reputation for a professional standard of music. Fee for Sunday mornings is £30. Fee for weddings and special services is £50 (as at summer 2009.) Rehearsal is usually one hour before each service. Stoke D'Abernon is on the London Waterloo-Guildford (via Cobham) railway line. The church is walking distance from Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station. Travel time from Waterloo: approx 40 minutes. Travel time from Guildford: approx 25 minutes It is a couple of miles off the A3 (Painshill Junction, near Cobham.) If you live in the London-Kingston-Guildford-Surrey area and would sometimes be available, please contact the Verger, Peter Wells, on stmarysverger@yahoo.co.uk.

[Posted 19 June 2009]
The Lydian Singers based in Farnborough Hants are currently looking for new members to join their 50 strong ladies choir. We have a wide and varied repertoire and and have performed in a number of venues throughout the UK and Europe. For further details please contact Mrs Linda Coster, lin_coster@yahoo.co.uk 01252 653100.

[Posted 11 June 2009]
Reddish Choral Society are looking for singers, especially tenors and basses. Rehearsals are Wednesday evening, 7:30 to 9:30pm at the Holy Family Church, Thornley Lane, North Reddish. Further details can be obtained from the Musical Director Philip Waddington on 07792150394 or visit the website www.reddishchoral.org.uk

[Posted 11 June 2009]
The Harsnett Choir is seeking singers to join them in Choral services at Cathedrals, rehearsing on the day in situ in some of the most beautiful settings in the country. The Choir also takes a residency for one week in the summer. This year we are singing at Worcester Cathedral 3rd – 9th August.

Because of our limited rehearsal time, people who sing with us should have a reasonable ability in sight-reading. Two rehearsals for the residential week currently take place in North East London. For more information please visit our website: www.harsnettchoir.org.uk where you can find out where and what we have sung. E-mails enquiries can be sent to mail@harsnettchoir.org.uk

[Posted 3 June 2009]

Singers urgently needed for SATB chamber choir in Crouch End, North London. The choir is a very friendly, amateur group that started singing together only 3 weeks ago. Some of the singers in the group have no previous choral experience and do not read music. The group, therefore, is patient and keen to learn. We currently sing standard SATB choral repertoire – Lotti / Attwood / Mozart. Currently seeking; Tenors (x3), Sopranos (x2), Alto (x1) and Bass (x1) to make the numbers up to 16.

All beginners (of any level) are more than welcome to come and try it out for a week to see how they got on – why not come and give it a go! The choir rehearse at the Middle Lane Methodist Church in Crouch End from 6-8pm on a Sunday evening. Parking is available on site. For more information, please contact the director Robert Cross – robertcross@btopenworld.com 07762 134097

[Posted 29 March 2009]
The Enigma Singers (based in Rushden, Northamptonshire) This contemporary, fresh vocal group (SSATBar) is looking to expand in 2009 by adding another Alto and a Bass.  A level of commitment is required and rehearsals are fortnightly on Friday evenings.  The group specialises in closepart harmony songs particularly drawn from the easy listening and films & shows genres.  Prospective members must be able to move whilst singing (nothing too strenuous!)  Enigma aim to entertain at corporate & civic functions, weddings, birthdays, after-dinner events etc.
For further details, please contact musical director Geraldine Brill at enigmasingers@hotmail.co.uk
 

[Posted 4 January - Closing date 28 February 2009]
Serenade is a new and vibrant ladies choir which rehearses in the Manchester area every Monday evening. Most of the members have choral experience and are aged between twenty and forty. The repertoire includes every type of good choral music. Rehearsals are lively, energetic and fun. If you would like to be involved in a choir such as this, please get in touch with their Music Director, Dorothy Stoddard at dorothy.stoddard@talktalk.net

[Posted 28 October 2008]
The Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society are the only surviving Handelian Choral group in the UK, established in 1946 by Handel Scholar Dr James Hall. We are a choir of 50 or singers supported by a professional orchestra (the Becker Ensemble). We are rehearsing Bach's Christmas Oratorio Parts 1, 3 and 5 in German for a performance on 6th December 2008 in Deal in Kent. We have a strong and young soprano section, however we will need more singers to 'get over the orchestra'. Do you know the work? Would you be good enough to sing it on a couple of rehearsals? Expenses may be available. Contact Dr Peter Litman, Conductor on plitman@ioe.ac.uk  if you can help!

[Posted 4 October 2008]

The Ionian Singers is a mixed choir of 30-35 voices encompassing a variety of ages, education and careers with a common passion for rehearsing and performing interesting music to a high standard.  They rehearse on Tuesday evenings in Lambeth (near Lambeth tube) with around five concerts per year singing challenging music from the Renaissance to the present day.  They perform widely in London and the UK and their concert programming policy, pursued over many years under their musical director Timothy Salter, is to search out less familiar repertoire. For further information please email info@ioniansingers.co.uk or ring 07950 143916.  More details can be found on The Ionian Singers’ website http://www.ioniansingers.co.uk

 

[Posted 4 October 2008]
The Chester Bach Singers have vacancies in their tenor section. A chamber choir of around 40 voices, based in Chester. For further details or to arrange an audition. email: tom.salmon@unilever.com Tel: 01244 382728

[Posted 15 September 2008]

St. Mary’s Priory Warrington have a vacancy for a tenor in their choir. Thursday rehearsal, Sunday 11am High Mass. Occasional extra duties and concerts. More information, including salary details from Michael Wynne, Michael@zatek.co.uk

[Posted 15 September 2008]
Pontefract Parish Church (St Giles') has vacancies for trebles (girls and boys aged 8 and above) and altos, tenors and basses. We are also currently looking to appoint an organ scholar and a further choral scholar. Friday evening rehearsal, weekly Sunday morning service as well as monthly choral evensong and occasional "extras". Details from Paul Dewhurst, prdewhurst@btinternet.com

[Posted 15 September 2008]
The Robin Chapel Choir (Edinburgh) As part of a choral foundation the choir of the Robin Chapel sing a weekly Choral Evensong at 4.30pm on Sunday.  The Choir practice at 3.30pm - 4.15pm before the service.  The choir currently numbers around 18 - 20 adults SATB.  The salary is about £1100 per annum (£20 per service).  The Director of Music, Mr Damien Mason, would be happy to receive any applications in all parts and throughout the year.  www.robinchapel.org.uk .

[Posted 31 August 2008]
North London is proud to present a brand new choir just for ladies!!  Harmony on Heels is a new female voice choir based in north London. Directed by Rachel Coward the new ensemble will sing a variety of repertoire of vocal jazz, close harmony, barbershop, classical and pop. We will be rehearsing on Wednesday evenings in Camden a couple of times each month.

The first rehearsal is on Wednesday 17th September. Please drop me an email to  racheljoycoward@hotmail.com if you would like to be involved. Get your handbags and heels ready to be part of this exciting new choir!!!!!

[Posted 1 Aug 2008]
Pitchpipers Ladies Harmony Chorus, an award-winning ladies barbershop chorus based Portsmouth, Hampshire invites ladies to join them in singing a wide range of music from barbershop classics to modern arrangements. We are a friendly group that enjoys competing, singouts (often charity events), improving our craft and generally having fun together. We belong to LABBS and have active links with choruses in Germany and Holland. We would love to hear from you, and you’ll be especially welcome if your voice is in the upper range (though we love basses too!) Check out our website www.pitchpipers.co.uk and contact us either by e-mail on membership@pitchpipers.co.uk or phone Marilyn on 023 9246 0227. If you’re brave enough, just turn up any Tuesday evening for a 7.30pm start – you’ll be made very welcome.

[Posted 1 Aug 2008]

Applicants are invited for 2 posts of Cantor (paid) at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Reading The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Reading, has two vacancies for paid cantors. These posts offer a unique opportunity for accomplished singers with an interest in plainsong. The posts will involve 30 services per year with an honorarium of £500. The majority of services fall on Sunday mornings. Attendance is by negotiation, and can accommodate some other Sunday morning commitments Rehearsals, usually lasting no more than forty minutes, will take place solely before services, although initial training, for singers not familiar with the notation/repertoire, may take place at other times.

The church has a strong Anglo-catholic tradition and the musical repertoire is largely chant-based. Six plainsong Mass settings are used throughout the year and there are many opportunities for more elaborate Propers. Applicants should have strong voices, capable of providing a lead to the congregation when appropriate. Familiarity with four-line notation and chant repertoire would be helpful, but by no means essential as training will be provided as necessary. Holy Trinity is close to Reading city centre, and ten minutes' walk from the train station. There are good train links to Oxford and London.

To apply, or for further information, please contact Richard Smith on 0118 326 6319 or email director@liturgicalmusic.co.uk

[Posted 15 June 2008]
Cantique are wanting to add an extra Soprano, Tenor and Bass to their numbers.  We are based on Merseyside, meet fortnightly [Wednesdays] and sing a wide, diverse program of music.  Interested singers should visit the web site www.cantique.co.uk and look for the 'WANTED' tab.

[Posted 7 June 2008]

Green Street Blues, an award-winning ladies barbershop chorus based near Sevenoaks in Kent is currently recruiting for ladies to join them in singing music ranging from barbershop classics to recent pop arrangements.Under the guidance of a new musical director, this is an exciting time to be part of shaping the future of this fun-loving and hard working group and helping us on the way to a bright future. GSB are members of LABBS and participate in national and local competitions and festivals and would welcome singers particularl;y of lower range voices. (Audition required) Contact: Alison Zdzylowski Chairman email andyz@freeuk.com

[Posted 22 April 2008]

Dorset-based chamber choir, Orlando Singers, seeks experienced, talented, young-voiced singers. We rehearse near Blandford on occasional Saturdays and the Sunday afternoons before concerts. Concerts across the south west (Christchurch Priory to Wells Cathedral). Music from Hildegard to premieres. Lincoln Cathedral residency this summer. Contact David Everett: orlandosingers@googlemail.com tel: 01202 528348

[Posted 22 April 2008] 

Adoramus is looking for more strong singers. The choir, based in Enfield, already numbers 75 singers, and has a clear Christian ethos. We are looking in particular for tenors and basses to join the choir. We also look to give preference to internal soloists who are prepared to contribute to the choral community, through their vocal abilities and their specialist skills. The choir regularly gives concerts to full houses at the Alban Arena, has made 4 CDs, sung for BBC services, has regularly visited Northern Italy and is current arranging a visit to Turkey.

Please visit our website for more details or contact Jo Cropp on 07759-177014 Website: www.adoramus.com

[Posted 29 March 2008]
Sopranos & Altos wanted! Harsnett Choir, Essex is seeking singers to join them in Choral services at Cathedrals, rehearsing on the day in situ in some of the most beautiful settings in the country. The Choir also takes a residency for one week in the summer. This year we are singing at Llandaff Cathedral 4th – 10th August. Because of our limited rehearsal time, people who sing with us should have a reasonable ability in sight-reading. Two rehearsals for the residential week currently take place in North London. For more information please visit our website: http://www.harsnettchoir.org.uk  where you can find out where and what we have sung. E-mails enquiries can be sent to  mail@harsnettchoir.org.uk

[Posted 29 March 2008]

Singers wanted for St. Mary’s Priory Church Warrington. Vacancies in all voice parts. Rehearsal Thursday 8pm. Sunday 1030 Rehearsal, 11am High Mass. Occasional Concerts and tours. Contact music@stmaryspriory.co.uk for more details.

[Posted 6 March 2008]
Granta Chorale a new Cambs/Essex/Herts based chamber choir has vacancies for a tenor and a 2nd bass. Wide ranging, mainly a capella repertoire; friendly and hard working singers. Short run of rehearsals for each concert. Cheerful sight-readers appreciated! Contact musical director Janet Wheeler musicaldirector@grantachorale.org.uk

[Posted 20 February 2008]
Rudsambee Company of Singers is looking for a Bass and a Tenor. Rudsambee is an Edinburgh-based a capella choir. We perform a wide variety of music, whether it be folk songs from Iceland or the Balkans or choral music, from Tallis to Whitacre.

We are currently looking for a Bass. We also have a temporary vacancy for a Tenor. This year we are visiting the Czech Republic (June 19th to 22nd). Another current project is recording our fifth CD.

Interested? Contact Ollie Singleton on O.J.Singleton@sms.ed.ac.uk http://www.rudsambee.org.uk Registered Charity no. SCO37564
 

[Posted 4 February 2008]
Churches seeking Choirs
 
The Omega Consort are singing for 4 days in Truro Cathedral in August (13th to 16th incl), and I find myself short of 2 sops and 1 (male) alto... Cost is around £90 including bed (private ensuite) and all meals! Music and robes are provided. We have a great deal of fun, but I do expect all singers to be the "blending" type with very good sight reading skills. If you can help please contact Richard Harrison email: Omega Consort [omegaconsort@ntlworld.com]

[Posted 2 July 2009]

A THIRD CANTOR IS REQUIRED AT THE CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY, READING. The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Reading, has a vacancy for a paid cantor, to join a team of two other cantors. This post offers a unique opportunity for an accomplished singer with an interest in plainsong. The post will involve around 30 services per year (by negotiation) with an honorarium of around £500. Cantors need to be present at most major festivals (including occasional evening services), with 11.00am Sunday Masses by arrangement. Rehearsals, usually lasting no more than forty minutes, will take place solely before services. The church has a strong Anglo-catholic tradition and the musical repertoire is, with the exception of congregational hymns, almost exclusively chant-based. Five plainsong Mass settings are used throughout the year and there are many opportunities for more elaborate Propers. Applicants should have strong voices, capable of providing a lead to the congregation when appropriate. Familiarity with four-line notation and chant repertoire would be helpful, but by no means essential as training will be provided as necessary. Holy Trinity is close to Reading city centre, and ten minutes' walk from the train station. There are good train links to Oxford and London. To apply please contact Richard Smith, the Director of Music: director@liturgicalmusic.co.uk or 0118 983 2914

[Posted 19 December 2008]
Dear Sir
I am looking for a a small choir or soloist Cantor to sing from the English Gradual at Sunday Mass at my Church, The Anglican Catholic Church of St Augustine, Best Lane, Canterbury, Kent and to assist with singing Merbecke Setting for the English Missal - humble remuneration possible. 
Thank you
Father Damien Mead
01797 321704
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