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Men's Barbershop Chorus with a commitment to regular competitions and singouts requires an ambitious, enthusiastic Musical Director. Club membership of 40+ including many recently recruited singers. Applicants with barbershop experience preferred. Rehearsals Wednesday evenings in Stockport, Greater Manchester. Informal enquiries by telephone to Martin Kelly, Chairman. Stockport BHC (Harmony Revival) 0161 286 6282 or 07817 633685. Formal applications by email to martin@martinkelly.eu by 31 October. For more details visit www.harmonyrevival.co.uk

[Posted 23 August 2010]

Fakenham Choral Society in North Norfolk is seeking a new Musical Director from January, 2011. All-age, all-ability choir with over 90 members .  Varied repertoire including both sacred and secular music.  Three concerts a year with professional soloists and orchestra. Rehearsals Tuesday evenings from September to June.  Applicants should be able to deliver exciting and enjoyable rehearsals, conduct choir and orchestra at concerts and suggest and select soloists. 

We are looking for someone good at encouraging people and who has a sense of humour.  Further details from ft.am@btinternet.com or phone 01328 830639.  See our website on www.fakenhamchoralsociety.co.uk

[Posted 16 August 2010 - Closing date 20 September 2010

Wokingham Choral Academy is seeking a Music Director/Voice Trainer from September 2010. Wokingham Choral Society has just been granted funding by the Arts Council England to launch a new Choral Academy and is seeking an enthusiastic MD/Voice Trainer to lead it. We have over 100 eager potential members, the majority of whom have been fired with enthusiasm as a result of attending one of our two successful singing courses held earlier this year. This is a rare opportunity to take on a group of enthusiasts and help them grow into really confident singers.

Unlike other local choirs the Academy will be more ‘curriculum’ led than ‘performance’ led. The curriculum, defined by the Music Directors of both choirs, will incorporate the basic rudiments of vocal production and music theory. Whilst the Academy will present occasional concerts, the chief purpose is to mark the accomplishment of learning goals rather than presentation of music for its own sake.

Rehearsals: Thursday evenings 7.30 – 9pm at Emmbrook Junior School starting in September.

Remuneration: negotiable
 
Please email academy@wokingham-choral-society.org.uk or call Jenny Eaglen on 0118 978 1260 for a recruitment pack.

[Posted 8^th August 2010 - Closing date 30^th August 2010]

Wellington Choral Society, Somerset,  wishes to appoint a new Music Director with effect from 1^st January 2011. We perform two concerts per year, in March and November, each involving around 12 rehearsals which take place on Wednesday evenings in Wellington.  From time to time we also stage scratch events and workshops.

The Music Director, in addition to rehearsing the choir and conducting concerts, will be expected to take a lead in the selection of music and approve the appointment of the rehearsal accompanist. The Director shall invite and make arrangements for soloists and orchestral players within an agreed budget.

We expect to carry out an initial meeting followed by auditions in October.

Anyone interested in this position, or who would like more information, should in the first instance contact the Society’s Secretary: Chris Widdows tel: 01823 331394 or email: chriswidz@hotmail.com . Further details about the Society may be seen on our website, www.wellingtonchoralsociety.org.uk

[Posted 19 April 2010]

Nailsea Choral Society, a non-auditioning choir of around 50 voices in North Somerset (near Bristol), founded in 1925, is seeking a new Director of Music as from the 2010/11 season. The choir performs three concerts a year with professional soloists.  The repertoire is varied and rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings at Christ Church, Nailsea, from September to mid-May. The MD, in consultation with the committee, selects music and soloists. The post carries an honorarium of £1975 (negotiable). For more details, please contact ivor@harrison1000.freeserve.co.uk or telephone 01275 464330 in the first instance.

[Posted 22 July 2010]

Kent Police Male Voice Choir has vacancies for a ne Musical Director and an Accompanist .The present incumbents of these positions have indicated their intention to retire at the end of 2010, each after over 25 years of dedicated service to the Kent Police Male Voice Choir. With currently 48 singers, not all of whom are serving or retired members of Kent Police, membership is drawn from all over Kent.  The choir is self-financing and managed by an elected committee of the members, with whom the Musical Director will liaise closely. The choir sings in traditional TTBB format, with a wide-ranging repertoire exemplified by the accompanying specimen programme.

Between 12 and 15 public concerts are performed each year, basically one Saturday evening per month and each of the first three Saturdays in December, covering the whole of Kent and occasionally to more distant parts.  The choir’s objective is to raise funds for good causes in the county, so, apart from a minimal concert fee, the proceeds of all concerts are donated to the organisers’ causes. Weekly rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings between 7 pm and 9.30 pm in the Clift Room, at Kent Police Headquarters, Sutton Road, Maidstone. 

Applicants for these positions must be able to demonstrate their ability and experience in directing, developing and accompanying a well-established male voice choir. Remuneration will be negotiable. Initial contact should be made through the Choir Secretary, Chris Longfield, tel 01303 875121 or email secretary@kpmvc.org.uk For more information visit the choir website at www.kpmvc.org.uk

[Posted 16 July 2010 - Closing date 30 September 2010]

Sandhurst Parish Church (St Michael and All Angels) seeks an inspirational, forward-thinking Choir Director to foster and develop the well-established musical tradition of this church. The church has a good SATB choir plus trebles and an excellent organist. The choir sings weekly at the  9.30 am Parish Communion, monthly at Evensong, and also at weddings and other special services. A generous remuneration based on RSCM rates is offered.

For details, please contact Rev. John Castle.  Tel: 01252 873030  or email: office@stmichaels-sandhurst.org.uk

[Posted 14 July 2010]

Bel Canto Chorus based in Sonning, near Reading , Berkshire, are seeking a new Musical Director to start from January 2011. The choir is an enthusiastic 40 strong SSA and has been established for over 2 years. We enjoy developing our repertoire and seek a Musical Director with the ability to deliver exciting and enjoyable rehearsals to a high musical standard and who is able to inspire confidence in singers with varied musical ability. The Musical Director will work closely with the choir committee in determining the content of concerts and the future of the choir.

Rehearse on Monday evenings 7.45 – 9.30 which lead to 3-4 performances a year.  Remuneration: negotiable. Please visit our web site www.belcantochorus.org.uk  for more information on us. Please send ASAP but no later than 10^th September 2010 to Jacquie_champion@yahoo.co.uk or call 01189 617423]

[Posted 9 July 2010 - Closing date 10 September 2010]

Midland Chorale seeks  a Musical Director. Midlands Chorale is a mixed voice choir with currently around 30 members.  We usually put on 3 concerts per year in about March, June and November. From time to time we have professional soloists and instrumentalists to augment and enhance our programme.  We normally have 6 rehearsals per concert, which are held on Saturday mornings from 10 am to 1 pm at Tettenhall College, near Wolverhampton. http://www.tettenhallcollege.co.uk/location-map/

More information about the Midlands Chorale including details of our recent concerts can be seen on our website www.midlandschorale.org.uk

We are looking for a new Musical Director to commence January 2011.  Fees negotiable

Please submit a letter of application indicating choral training qualifications and/or experience, together with CV, to the Secretary by Friday 10th September 2010, by email to edmund@edmundcoxhead.wanadoo.co.uk or by post to 64 Upper Road, Shrewsbury SY3 9JP.  Tel 01743 361347

[Posted 5 July 2010]

Membership of the choir is by audition.   We currently number about 40 and meet on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm in Kings Hall, Newcastle University, for an average of 29 weeks of the year (roughly equivalent to University terms). The choir currently performs about five concerts and a carol service for the Law Courts every year, as well as singing for an occasional Cathedral Evensong and a variable number of wedding services.  

We sing mainly sacred music with a sprinkling of secular items.   Our repertoire encompasses a wide range of musical genres, with an emphasis on the Renaissance and Baroque and some 20th - 21st century additions. The post will attract a payment, to be decided by agreement. Please apply by letter, enclosing a CV and two references, to our chairman, Philip Thicknes, 8 Woodside Avenue, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5EL.   If you would like further details before doing so, Philip will be happy to supply them by email or phone.   His email address is philipthick@doctors.org.uk and phone 01434 632082.   It would be helpful also to look at our website, www.cappellanovocastriensis.com

[Posted 27 June 2010 - Closing date 23rd July 2010 - We intend to interview in early September and to audition a short list in late September 2010]

Tynemouth Choral Society is seeking a new Musical Director. Due to the retirement of the present Musical Director, the members of Tynemouth Choral Society are seeking to appoint a musically accomplished individual with experience of choral music as their new Musical Director from January 2011.

The well established, all-ability choir is open to anyone over sixteen with an interest and enjoyment in performing Choral Music. At present there are 44 members who meet on Monday evenings from 7pm to 9pm in The Chapel, The King’s School, Tynemouth. We are members of Making Music and The National Association of Choirs.

We currently perform two major classical works per year, rehearsing from mid September to mid December for one and January to mid May for the other. We sometimes meet after the second concert for a few weeks to build up a repertoire of lighter music. This can then be used when we are asked to give concerts e.g. for charity or ‘The Choral Spectacular’ with the massed choirs of the local group of the National Association of Choirs. These concerts will only take place if there is mutual agreement.

We enjoy developing our repertoire and seek a Musical Director with the ability to deliver exciting and enjoyable rehearsals to a high musical standard and who is able to inspire confidence in singers with varied musical ability. The Musical Director will work closely with the choir committee in determining the content of concerts and the future of the choir, especially the attraction of new members.

The post currently pays an honorarium of £475 per annum. This is negotiable but is dependent on the size and income of the choir.

Please submit your CV and full details of your musical qualifications, conducting and leadership experience, together with details of two individuals willing to provide a reference on your behalf, to: Margaret Stephenson (secretary),

20 Dene Road, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, E30 2JW

E-mail info@tynemouthchoral.co.uk  Telephone 0191 257 3979.

[Posted 27 June 2010 - Closing date 30 September 2010]

New Mill Male Voice Choir in West Yorkshire require a new Musical Director. Our current MD is retiring at the end of 2010 after 10 successful years and we need a new MD to take us forward in to 2011.

New Mill MVC is a prize winning Choir of 60+ who have a track record of promoting exciting and challenging concerts. In October 2010 we will host Julian Lloyd Webber in Huddersfield Town Hall and have a prestigious concert in York Minster arranged for 2011. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7:45 until 9:45 in New Mill Club. The Choir is looking for an enthusiastic Musical Director who has the capability to inspire and lead its members and produce a repertoire to entertain our audiences.

More details of this vacancy and the Choir can be viewed on our web site at www.newmillmvc.org.uk . Anyone interested in this position should, in the first instance, contact us at info@newmillmvc.org.uk or speak to our Secretary, Andy Johnston on 01484 690580. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

We value our Musical Director very highly and pay an appropriate remuneration. We anticipate that applicants will submit a current CV and be available for interview during October.

[Posted 19 June 2010 - Closing date 30 September 2010]

Daventry Choral Society are looking to appoint a new Music Director from January 2011. The 85-strong SATB choir with experienced and novice members is committed and forward-looking. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings leading to at least three performances per year.

Two recent joint concerts with Northampton Bach Choir and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra have resulted in an invitation from Owain Arwel Hughes to join him to sing in the Royal Albert Hall in June.

The Music Director is expected to direct rehearsals, teach choral techniques, conduct choir and orchestra at concerts, suggest soloists, and work with the committee to choose repertoire.

Remuneration is negotiable, commensurate with ISM. Full information about the choir, the post and how to apply can be found on our website at www.daventrychoral.org.uk

[Posted 14 June 2010 - Closing date 15 July 2010]

Cardiff Male Choir (Côr Meibion Caerdydd) is seeking to appoint a Musical Director to replace their current MD – Guy Harbottle who is stepping down this year. CMC is a dynamic and dedicated choir of good reputation which dates back to 1898. We are a registered charity whose chief aim is to raise funds for local charities.

We employ a musical director and two accompanists and perform a broad repertoire of music ranging from traditional Welsh hymns through to contemporary film and world music in concerts, corporate events and weddings in Wales and beyond. We have also recently competed in the National Eisteddfod and undertake tours in the UK and abroad most years. For further details on please go to our website or contact Graham Woodcock on 029 2073 2786 or cmc@woodcockgc.adsl24.co.uk.

[Posted 14 June 2010]

We are seeking a new Musical Director! Our Musical Director is moving to pastures new, so the Bailiffgate Singers of Alnwick are seeking to appoint a musically accomplished individual with experience of choral music as our new Musical Director from September 2010. 

The choir is an all-age, all-ability choir, open to anyone who enjoys making music.  We currently have over 30 members who meet on Wednesday evenings from 19.30-21.30 in the Bailiffgate Museum, for 44 weeks of the year (no rehearsals during August). 

The choir has performed an average of six concerts a year, encompassing a wide range of musical styles and genres.  We enjoy developing our repertoire and library, and seek a Musical Director with the ability to deliver exciting and enjoyable rehearsals to a high musical standard and who is able to inspire confidence in singers with varied musical ability.   

The Musical Director will work closely with the choir committee in determining the future of the choir. 

The post currently attracts an annual payment of £2200, paid as £200 per calendar month.  The postholder is appointed on a self-employed basis. 

If this sounds like you, please submit your CV and full details of your musical qualifications, conducting and leadership experience, together with details of two individuals willing to provide a reference on your behalf, to:

Sandi Downing

Secretary – Bailiffgate Singers

43 Oaky Balks

Alnwick

Northumberland

NE66 2QE

Sdow315126@aol.com

[Posted 14 June 2010 - Closing date 6 July 2010]

[Posted 10 June 2010]

Cantorion Gele Singers, some 40 in number, require a Conductor /MD to start asap,as the present Conductor is retiring. Applications are invited now. The mixed Choir meets Monday evenings at 7.30pm in Abergele,Conwy, North Wales.

The Choir has a varied repertoire, enjoying singing and music in general. Concerts are performed for Charity and local events. Some Funding is available for the MD. For further information contact Secretary Anne Cain on 01745-822207 or Chairman Soo Roch on 01745-824430

[Posted 10 June 2010]

We are seeking an inspirational Director with proven choral and orchestral experience, who will provide good choral leadership and who has the ability to motivate amateur singers in an engaging and enthusiastic manner. He/she will be expected to take weekly rehearsals and conduct the choir in performance with professional soloists and orchestras. Fees are payable for concerts and rehearsals.

If you have the vision and ability to lead this flourishing group, please contact the Secretary on 01234 353762, or email: secretary@mkchorale.org.uk for further details and an application form. Alternatively you can download the documents from our website www.mkchorale.org.uk, where you can also find more information about the choir. The closing date for applications is 20 July. Long-listed candidates will be interviewed early in September 2010; those who are short-listed will be invited to conduct part of one of our rehearsals later in the month. We hope that the new Musical Director will take up the post in January 2011.

[Posted 10 June 2010]

Musical director for Garrowby Benefice Choir, near Stamford Bridge, York. This is a ladies choir of six sopranos and five altos, which includes all ages from young mothers to young grandmothers. We sing in the churches of Bishop Wilton, Kirby Underdale, Bugthorpe, Skirpenbeck and Full Sutton. The choir is strongly rooted in the village communities and we enjoy very enthusiastic support, not least from our vicar.

Our church commitments are organic, in that we do not sing every Sunday but on an ad-hoc basis, usually at Christmas, Easter, Harvest, for joint services on fifth Sundays, for confirmations and occasional weddings and funerals.  In February we joined other choirs to give a concert in Pickering and we hope in the autumn to be in a position to give another two concerts.

We are looking for someone to work with us as choir master/musical director, which could be for a short or longer time as your availability permits. We have a decent repertoire, mostly of church music, and a choir secretary content to deal with the admin.  We are looking to learn, to develop and to expand our repertoire.  We would love the chance to work with someone enthusiastic and inspiring who would build on our enthusiasm, give us confidence and the chance to sing more complicated pieces, secular as well as sacred.

We much regret that we are not in a position to offer a fee, but we would wish to cover out of pocket travelling expenses.   Please contact emma@menethorpehall.co.uk

[Posted 27 May 2010]

[Posted 14 May 2010]

Yeovil Chamber Choir seeks new Musical Director for 2010 onwards. Yeovil Chamber Choir is looking for a new Musical Director with previous experience of choral conducting to start in September 2010. The Choir, which currently has about 30 singers from Somerset and Dorset, is a flourishing amateur mixed-voice choir with a good local reputation. It was founded in 1993 at Yeovil College and re-formed as a registered educational charity in 2000. Rehearsals observe the academic calendar and members perform concerts at least three times a year. The repertoire is broad, including both accompanied and a cappella music.  The Choir's next concert will be held at South Petherton Parish Church on Saturday the 19th of June.

The Choir is a member of Making Music (the National Federation of Music Societies).

[Posted 6 May 2010 - Closing date 10 June 2010]

Doncaster Choral Society is seeking a Musical Director for a well established choir. We are a mixed choir of approximately 86 members. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7.15 until 9.15pm. We perform four major concerts per season, usually with orchestra, plus one or two outside visits in the year. Our repertoire is extensive covering many of the major works and composers plus lesser known and specially commissioned works.

The Society is looking to appoint an inspirational musician with proven choral and orchestral experience, one who will provide good choral leadership with the ability to motivate amateur singers in an engaging and enthusiastic manner. The Musical Director will be expected to take weekly rehearsals and conduct the choir in performance with professional soloists and orchestras. The position carries an honorarium.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take a rehearsal as part of the selection process during the autumn schedule. Applications are invited which should include a current CV and be submitted no later than 30^th June 2010 to:  Mrs S.M.Dumican (Chairman) email: sdumican@hotmail.co.uk , 29, Saxton Avenue, Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 7AY. Information about the Society is available on our website:  www.doncasterchoralsociety.org.uk

[Posted 6 May 2010 - Closing date 30 June 2010]

[Posted 28 April 2010 - Closing date 24 May 2010]

Parnham Voices, a small chamber choir based in Beaminster, West Dorset is seeking a Musical Director from October 2011 (or earlier by arrangement). The choir was formed in 2002 and the 20 experienced singers perform a wide-ranging programme of unaccompanied sacred and secular music, in venues across Dorset, Devon and Somerset. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings between 7.30 and 9.30pm. The present music director has been in place since the choir's first public performances and the choir is now actively recruiting a replacement. An honorarium will be paid to the successful candidate.  Applicants should contact the choir secretary via www.parnhamvoices.org.uk

[Posted 26 April 2010]

Musical Director/conductor required for established Ladies’ choir. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and creative MD to lead ladies’ choir Vocal Expressions. Based in the Holme Valley, we have a current membership of approximately 50 dedicated and talented singers who are ever eager to take on new challenges and perform to a consistent high standard.  Under the direction of current MD Catherine Williams, Vocal Expressions have an established an excellent reputation, recording 3 CD’s and performing concerts locally, nationally and occasionally abroad. Our repertoire is extensive and covers a variety of genres. 

Candidates will be suitably qualified and enthusiastic with experience in choral technique and vocal training. They will also be expected to maintain the high standards and discipline currently demonstrated whilst ensuring their commitment to the choir’s long term development. We are also looking for someone to enjoy the social aspects of the choir and build a rapport that goes beyond the direction of music. If this sounds like it might be you, please contact Catherine Williams on (01484) 865387 for further details on how to apply. You can also visit our website www.vocalexpressions.co.uk to find out more about us.

[Posted 19 April 2010]

As this is a paid post, all the relevant terms and conditions will be discussed at Interview For more information please email grancanaria.gmc@gmail.com or visit our website www.gcgmc.org

[Posted 2 April 2010]

Choir Director needed for St Paul's, Sketty, Swansea, an enthusiastic 4-part choir, RSCM affiliated, with an average attendance of about 12, a 1999 3 manual Copeman Hart organ, (and a grand piano).  We use Common Praise and Church in Wales service texts. Information http://www.parishofsketty.org.uk/page54.html or from Canon Knight, Tel 01792 202767.

[Posted 28 March 2010 - Closing date 21 May 2010]

Salford Choral Society is seeking a Musical Director. Choral Society is offering an exciting opportunity for a self motivated and enthusiastic music director. Our members love the classical choral favourites but are willing to be challenged when it comes to more experimental and diverse choral works. Established in 1947, we are looking for a music director who will work with us to retain and enhance our position as a leading choir in North West England.

The music director will be expected to take our weekly rehearsals and prepare and conduct the choir in performance with professional orchestras, soloists and/or accompanists as the programme requires. Our season commences the first Wednesday in September and ends with the Annual General Meeting mid July. There are five concerts in a season. Rehearsals are each Wednesday evening at 7.30pm in St Philips Church, Salford.

For further details about the position and how to apply please contact: Kathy McNaughton (Secretary) on 0161 790 5448 or e-mail salfordchoral@ntlworld.com. Information about the choir is available on our website www.salfordchoral.org.uk

[Posted 19 March 2010 - Closing date 16 April 2010]

The Pentlands Singers is a successful community-based non-auditioned SATB choir with around 90 members. We are looking to appoint an experienced Conductor/Musical Director to lead the choir and develop it from the high standards already achieved, with effect from September 2010. The Conductor/Musical Director will be expected to oversee all the musical aspects of the choir including choosing music for the performances.  The choir normally gives well-attended Christmas and summer concerts each year. The choir meets each Tuesday evening in Balerno Church from 19.30 until 21.30 from September to early December, and then from January until the beginning of June.

We also have a junior choir (generally children aged 7 – 12) and are seeking a conductor to lead it.  This could be combined with the role of the Conductor/Musical Director or could be separate.

Applications are invited for these posts for which a good remuneration is offered.  Written or electronic applications together with a C.V. should be sent to the address below.  Further information on the choir is available on our website at www.pentlandsingers.org.uk  or by contacting the Chairman at this address:

The Chairman, Pentland Singers, 29 The Gallolee, Edinburgh EH13 9QL email chair@pentlandsingers.org.uk

[Posted 15 March 2010 - Closing date Friday 23 April 2010]

It is intended to audition suitable applicants during the second half of May 2010

Musical Director required September 2010 - Cockermouth, Cumbria Cockermouth Harmonic Society is a mixed voice choir with a membership of about 50. We rehearse on Monday evenings during term time and give two or three main concerts a year. For more information about who we are and what we do, please visit our website www.cockermouthharmonic.org.uk

We are looking to appoint a Musical Director who is well qualified, with experience of vocal technique and choral training, plus the skill and experience to direct all rehearsals and conduct performances with the choir and, on occasion, small orchestras. The successful candidate will suggest and select soloists and work with the committee to choose repertoire. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part of a choir rehearsal as part of the selection procedure. Please apply by letter or e-mail to the Chairman, Tim Hirst, giving your qualifications, relevant experience and explaining why you are interested in the position:

Westgarth

Papcastle

Cockermouth

Cumbria CA13 0LB

Tim.Hirst@westlakesproperties.org.uk

[Posted 15 March 2010 - Closing date 31 March 2010]

Cantorion Rhos, a mixed choir based in the village of Rhosllanerchrugog, near Wrexham, North Wales, is seeking a musical Director from May 2010. Cantorion Rhos was formed in 1981 and is a mixed choir of just under 50 members. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings in Rhos between 7pm and 9pm. The choir’s repertoire is varied and includes music from the 16^th century onwards, works by major composers and an ever increasing variety of more modern works, including some commissioned pieces.

Competition successes include the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, the National Eisteddfod of Wales, the north Wales Choral Competition, Chester Choral Festival and the BBC Radio Cymru Choir of the Year. The choir will be competing in the Musical Festival at Bangor, Northern Ireland, this April. Concert performances are usually for charity and the choir has sung at many prestigious venues and its visits to Germany and Poland were highly acclaimed. The present MD, Mervyn Cousins, who has been with the choir for seven years, is leaving at the end of April and the choir is now actively recruiting a replacement. Anyone interested in the post should contact the choir’s present chairman, Geraint Owens, on 01978 361347. An honorarium will be paid to the successful candidate.

[Posted 11 March 2010]

Conductor wanted to run Workshop near Kings Cross, London for Raised Voices, a political street choir, needs to recruit more male members. We sing mainly in parts and unaccompanied. We aim to hold this Workshop exclusively for men on a Thursday evening in the spring. We need a male director to run it (our regular leader is a female) and to support the men we hope will be interested in joining Raised Voices by working with them in their parts in some subsequent rehearsals, probably about 6. Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Payment to be negotiated. Contact thea.vigne@virgin.net or telephone Morag Carmichael on 020 8748 5688 or 07772 019717.

[Posted 4 March 2010]

Musical Director for Cheddar Male Choir Cheddar Male Choir is a friendly, enthusiastic, well established and thriving male choir numbering over 65 members. It was established in 1995 and has a mixed repertoire of  traditional male voice numbers, religious pieces, folk songs , spiritual numbers and songs from the shows. The choir give approximately 12 concerts per year as well as entering competitions and touring overseas. We are seeking a new Musical Director, to commence in September 2010, suitably qualified, energetic and inspirational  to maintain our high standard and continue our development.

Applicants should have suitable conducting experience, musical leadership, good communication skills and a sense of humour. Remuneration will be by arrangement and agreement. The successful applicant will be an ex-officio of the choir executive committee and will work closely with that group. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings 7.30 to 9.30 at Draycott Memorial Hall, Draycott, Cheddar.

Applicants requiring further details should contact :

Geoff Andrews

Chairman

Cheddar Male Choir

8 Stonewell Park Road

Congresbury

North Somerset

BS 49 5DP

Tel: 01934 833403  

e-mail: chrisgeoff@talktalk.net

[Posted 4 March 2010]

Sheffield Chorale is seeking an Assistant Musical Director from April 2010 An excellent opportunity for a musician looking to develop their choral conducting experience in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The Sheffield Chorale is an excellent mixed voice choir based in the west of Sheffield.  Under the direction of Thomas Leech the choir is developing a reputation for adventurous programming combining new repertoire with established favourites.  2010 concerts include the opening concert of the Bradfield Festival, and a vocal workshop and performance funded with generous support from BBC Choral Ambition.  The choir performs at least four annual concerts, and works with professional soloists and orchestras.

We are looking for a volunteer Assistant Musical Director to sing with the choir, take sectional rehearsals and take rehearsals in the absence of the Musical Director.  This is a voluntary position, ideal for a student or musician seeking more experience as a choral director.  Rehearsals taken in the absence of the musical director attract a fee of £100, and there may be the opportunity to play in SC concerts and direct the choir in external engagements when the MD is unavailable.  These will be appropriately remunerated. Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings in Sheffield, from 7.15pm-9.30pm. To apply, please send a covering letter and CV (including contact details for two referees) to:

For further information please visit our www.sheffieldchorale.co.uk telephone  - 0114 2507586 email – info@sheffieldchorale.co.uk  

[Posted 4 March 2010 - Closing date 26 March 2010]

Collegium Musicum of London, a 25-strong chamber choir based in Clerkenwell, London, is seeking a suitably experienced, creative, ambitious, communicative, and inspirational Musical Director to take up post in June 2010, on the departure of the current Musical Director, Peter Owens. CML runs a programme of four concerts a year, preceded by six Wednesday evening rehearsals; the choir also sings for three one-rehearsal events per year. The choir’s concerts include a wide range of repertoire (in terms of country, language and century), and its members enjoy the challenge of presenting seldom-heard works. Most concerts are a cappella, but occasionally the choir will hire an instrumental ensemble. The Musical Director post carries an honorarium. Further details of the post can be found at http://www.coll-mus-lon.org.uk/md.html, and the choir’s website (which includes details of past concerts) can be accessed at www.coll-mus-lon.org.uk

[Posted 5 February 2010 - Closing date: 12 March 2010]

The Hull Choral Union is seeking to appoint a Chorus Master/Conductor for the beginning of its 2010/11 season to start in September 2010.  Based in Hull the well-established mixed choir of nearly 100 singers presents 2 major concerts per year as well as regular performances of Handel’s Messiah and a Christmas Carol concert.

The Union is looking to appoint a Chorus Master who is well qualified, with experience in vocal technique and choral training and who has the skill and experience to conduct major performances with the choir and orchestras.  The successful candidate will prepare the choir for each concert, with the assistance of the Society’s accompanist, conducting rehearsals held between 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm on Wednesdays.

An engaging personality and the ability to motivate amateur singers of all levels is essential.  A Junior Chorus has recently been successfully formed and it is planned to also develop a Youth Choir. Applications are invited by 16^th March 2010, by letter with C.V. addressed to:- Mrs S Goring, Secretary, 10 Beechdale, Cottingham, Hull, HU16 4RH E-mail:-  hcu@watson234.karoo.co.uk

[Posted 4 February 2010]

Four Lanes Male Choir (Cornwall) seeks a new Musical Director from September 1^st 2011. This  is a prize-winning choir of 70 voices which has been established for over 65 years. Enquires or expressions of interest are welcomed preferably with short CV. Information pack on application to the Secretary

Mr T J Parrell, 2 Vyvyans Terrace, Praze, Camborne,  Cornwall TR14 0LD Tel-01209 831626 or email-harre789@aol.com

[Posted 21 January 2010]

York Rose Singers are seeking a Musical Director. We are a  friendly SATB choir of about 40 members, meeting Wednesday evenings 7.30 to 9.30 in All Saints’ School, Nunnery Lane, York. We sing a variety of music: sacred works, music from shows and Christmas carols. We give several performances each year – some raise money for charities and others form part of the entertainment at residential homes. We also sing at weddings.

Each year we have two social occasions so choir members can get to know each other and enjoy themselves. Sadly, our musical Director of five years has had to resign for personal reasons. He very ably conducted and accompanied us. We have a temporary MD until Christmas but we need someone to take over the post in January 2010. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, willing to sectional rehearsals when required and to help us improve and reach our potential.  We pay a small honorarium, details on request

Please send a CV to Mrs Susan Hartshorne, 4 Beeforth Close, New Earswick, YORK YO32 4DF or e mail me, Carol Brown at carol@certifiedaccounts.co.uk Please put York Rose Singers in the subject box to get through our spam filter. You may also telephone Susan on 01904 758002 or myself on 01904 797387 

[Posted 29 November 2009]

Bisley Ladies Choir is a friendly, enthusiastic and well-established ladies choir of 35-40 singers. We are seeking a suitably qualified energetic and inspirational Musical Director to continue our development, to commence February 2010 (an earlier or later start date is possible by negotiation.)   We prepare for two main concerts a year, at Christmas and in July, but also perform in public for local charities or at municipal events. We enjoy singing all types of music. The choir is based near Woking in Surrey and rehearsals are held in Knaphill on Tuesday evenings, 7.45 to 9.45 p.m.

Applicants should have suitable conducting experience, musical leadership, good communication skills and a sense of humour.. The choir has a range of musical experience from fluent readers to those who prefer to learn by ear. The suitable candidate will be keen to maintain the atmosphere of mutual support that is a hallmark of the choir's history.  Remuneration is payable by negotiation with the Committee.  Further information can be obtained if required from the current Director of Music Jane Angell on jane.angellBLC@googlemail.com. Applications, in the form of a CV and covering letter with details of two referees, should be sent by post or electronically to arrive before 18th December to:-

 Sue Campbell - 14 Hamble Close, Goldsworth Park, Woking S urrey, GU21 3PS  Or electronically to: bisley_ladies@yahoo.co.uk

[Posted 25 November 2009]

The new MD will be expected to take on and develop the choir's tradition of singing a varied programme of short pieces of music from the 16th century to the present day, including commissioning new works. RPC rehearses in Reading on Monday evenings during term time and on some Thursday evenings too.  Full details about the choir, the post and application information are available at www.readingphoenix.org.uk or by calling Gill Leishman on 07766 672781.

[Posted 1 November 2009 - Closing date 4 December 2009]

Alyth Choral Society, NW London invite applications for the post of music director/conductor to be appointed in Summer 2010 when our current MD and founder, Vivienne Bellos, retires after more than 25 years’ service. We are a Jewish, SATB choir, whose principal event is our December concert featuring an oratorio or similar, usually based on Old Testament themes, always with an orchestra of first class professional session players and fine vocal soloists. For these concerts we normally invite a guest conductor. We have recently worked with Ronald Corp performing one of his own compositions. We have performed Beethoven, Bernstein, Handel, Haydn, Constant Lambert, Mendelssohn, Schubert and Vaughan Williams amongst many others.

We usually stage two further concerts, in spring and summer, conducted by our MD, in which we perform a very wide variety of music, some Jewish but mostly secular, ranging from Elgar to Gershwin and Parry to Cole Porter.  Our next performance will be the Brahms Requiem (in English) and a recital of Mahler’s Five Rückert Lieder, by our retiring MD. Applicants are encouraged to attend to hear the choir in concert. We have performed in prestigious London venues and given concerts around the UK and in Europe. We have participated in Jewish Arts and Music Festivals and Council of Christian & Jews commemorative services. Currently we number 35-40 members of mixed ability; some of us are sight readers but most learn their parts at rehearsals and with the help of tapes and CDs. We rehearse on Tuesday nights for 2 hours in Golders Green and our sessions are compatible with school terms.

Candidates must communicate enthusiasm and vitality. The new music director will take rehearsals and plan programmes in consultation with the committee. We would also like the new Director to further the education of the Society by incorporating, as appropriate, some tuition in sight-reading, vocal technique and other musical skills. We would also be happy if the new incumbent were capable of conducting our orchestral concerts. We are fortunate to be accompanied at all rehearsals and performances by our assistant director, who is both an excellent accompanist and experienced choral trainer. The music director will be responsible to and supported by the Society’s committee. The post is a paid position with remuneration/expenses, dependent on age and experience, to be discussed at interview.

We would welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates with choral directing and conducting experience. Some acquaintance with and appreciation of Jewish Music would be helpful. The appointment would be for an initial period of one year, to include a probationary period. Please send a letter of application and CV including details of musical qualifications and experience to our chairman, Alison Friend, via email: consultafriend@gmail.com For any further information about our society our website address is: www.alythchoralsociety.org.uk

[Posted 27 October 2009]

[Posted 26 October 2009] 

Cotswold Male Voice Choir requires and Assistant Musical Director and Assistant Accompanist. The Cotswold Male Voice Choir has been recruiting new singing members successfully over the last two years and now intends to recruit an Assistant Musical Director and Assistant Accompanist.  The intention is to make their Wednesday evening practices more efficient by employing split tenor and bass rehearsal time. Ideally, this role would be covered by one person but two separate candidates will be considered (male or female).  The candidates’ musical ability need not necessarily have been gained in a choir and age is not a factor.  The post(s) will include the opportunity to play and conduct at concerts. The Choir is a charitable organisation, staging over twenty concerts a year in a variety of venues.  Recently, these have included the Everyman Theatre and Gloucester Cathedral as well as smaller halls and churches.  Next month, the Choir will sing in Ely Cathedral and they have been booked to stage a December Christmas concert in Cheltenham Town Hall with the Flowers Band.  Reasonable rehearsal and concert travel expenses will be paid to the successful candidate. To apply for the post(s), please either telephone the Musical Director, Martin Dear, on 01242 603553 or contact the Secretary through the Choir’s extensive website at www.cotswoldmvc.org.

[Posted 5 October 2009]

[Posted 26 September 2009]

All Saints Witley are seeking a Choir Trainer. We need a choir trainer who will work  with juniors on the RSCM 'Voice for Life' programme, Arrange external examinations (Dean's Award etc.) and attend same with candidates, Conduct the whole choir and also join in singing hymns, anthems and special arrangements. They will also have basic keyboard skills and receive a small remuneration. Choir practice is on Friday Evening 6.30 -8.30

Sunday Eucharist 9.45 and Choral Evensong 5.30pm once a term. Apply to; The Revd Dr Brian Shand   The Vicarage   Petworth Road Witley  GU8 5LT  01428 681872  allsaints.witley@btinternet.com

[Posted 2 October 2009]

Canzonetta Children's Choir have a vacancy for a conducting post. This comparatively new organization, which supports three young choirs and operates in conjunction with Canzonetta, former BBC Sainsbury’s Choir of the Year. Canzonetta Girls Choir and Canzonetta Boys Choir were formed in September 2007, and are based at Withington Girls School, Manchester, one of the country’s leading independent girls’ schools. There is now a flourishing Junior Singers section.  The choirs rehearse on Thursday evenings, and combine for larger scale projects – for example, a concert finale or a short work. Conductors/tutors wishing to join the team should have a sound choral background, a proven conducting skill level and, preferably, teaching experience. Qualities of enthusiasm and vitality will be paramount! Rehearsal remuneration will be on an hourly basis, with separate concert fees and travel expenses payable. Interested potential applicants are encouraged to visit the website www.canzonetta.org.uk, and then contact Fiona Clucas, ‘Park View’, 98 Wythenshawe Road, Northenden, Manchester M23 0PA - tel. 0161 946 0889, email fiona@canzonetta.org.uk

[Posted 26 September 2009]

[Posted 6 September 2009]

Stockport Liberty Belles Barbershop Chorus are seeking to find a new Musical Director.  We are an enthusiastic competing chorus of 52 ladies. Some Choral Directing experience is required. There are numerous opportunities to broaden both their scope and experience within our Organisation and to attend specialised Barbershop Educational Courses.

We rehearse Thursday nights 7.30 – 10.00p.m. Heaton Norris, (near Heaton Moor shops) close to Junction 1 – M60 motorway in Stockport, (town centre) Cheshire.

Interested?  Want to know more?  Contact Marje:  01625 877 703 e-mail:libertybelles_marj@yahoo.co.uk or visit   www.libertybelles.uk.com Waiting to hear from you?

[Posted 9 August 2009]

[Posted 6 August 2009]

St Thomas Parish Church, Stourbridge, West Midlands seeks a Director of Music. Do you have exceptional gifts to bring energy and enthusiasm to the music and life of this historic town centre Grade 1 Listed Georgian Church with a strong Choral Tradition? The growing Church community is seeking an inspirational musician with vision, combining the duties of Organist and Directing the Choir, thus making a significant contribution to the future development of the music and worship at the Church, including its Concert programme and Recitals. You will lead and develop the Choir of 12 men and 7 boys at  the Eucharist and Choral Evensong each Sunday.  We have an Organ Scholar and offer good support from the Music Department, as well as from the Friends of the Music and PCC.  The Church is undergoing significant restoration and the George Pike England 3 Manual Organ is to be refurbished.

The successful person will enjoy a generous fee in the region of £6,000 to £8,000, dependent upon experience and qualifications, plus the opportunity to play for the Occasional Offices. Enhanced CRB clearance will be required.

Enquiries to:- Revd Ron Curtis, St Thomas’s Vicarage, 34 South Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 3YB. Tel. 01384 392401 www.st-thomas-stourbridge.co.uk Email: rev.ron@btinternet.com

[Posted 29 July 2009]

[Posted 27 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]

[Posted 11 May 2009]

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]

Emma Louise Goddard is a choral conductor based in Cardiff available from September 2010 to lead choirs of any standard in South Wales or SW England. Studying for an MA in choral  conducting at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (part-time 2 year course.) Emma Louise is young but experienced: at the helm of the Bristol University Chamber Choir she has conducted a wide variety of music from Josquin to 21st century premieres in Bristol and on tour in the Czech Republic. Her orchestral experience is also good, as she conducted Schumann's Requiem for choir and orchestra in St. George's concert hall in Bristol, and held the conductorship of the Galenicals Chamber Orchestra, as well as being a keen viola player. Her experience working with young people is also extensive, including a 6 month internship in Bordeux conservatoire's junior choral department and various junior choir and school music projects. She is vibrant and enthusiastic, with a great sense of humour, excellent organisation skills, a conscientious work ethic and a contagious passion for music-making. She is also a very accomplished mezzo-soprano with an impressive range, and has good keyboard skills and is graduating from a BA Music and French course at Bristol University this summer. Please contact Emma Louise Goddard: e.l.goddard@hotmail.co.uk or 07966061464

[Posted 14 June 2010]

[Posted 22 February 2010]

[Posted 7 May 2009]

[Posted 22 April 2009]

Kent Police Male Voice Choir has vacancies for a ne Musical Director and an Accompanist .The present incumbents of these positions have indicated their intention to retire at the end of 2010, each after over 25 years of dedicated service to the Kent Police Male Voice Choir. With currently 48 singers, not all of whom are serving or retired members of Kent Police, membership is drawn from all over Kent.  The choir is self-financing and managed by an elected committee of the members, with whom the Musical Director will liaise closely. The choir sings in traditional TTBB format, with a wide-ranging repertoire exemplified by the accompanying specimen programme.

Between 12 and 15 public concerts are performed each year, basically one Saturday evening per month and each of the first three Saturdays in December, covering the whole of Kent and occasionally to more distant parts.  The choir’s objective is to raise funds for good causes in the county, so, apart from a minimal concert fee, the proceeds of all concerts are donated to the organisers’ causes. Weekly rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings between 7 pm and 9.30 pm in the Clift Room, at Kent Police Headquarters, Sutton Road, Maidstone. 

Applicants for these positions must be able to demonstrate their ability and experience in directing, developing and accompanying a well-established male voice choir. Remuneration will be negotiable. Initial contact should be made through the Choir Secretary, Chris Longfield, tel 01303 875121 or email secretary@kpmvc.org.uk For more information visit the choir website at www.kpmvc.org.uk

[Posted 16 July 2010 - Closing date 30 September 2010]

Pianist required for Leeds Male Voice Choir.   Commencing September 16th 2010.  Venue: St.Mary's Church Hall,Beeston Rd; Beeston, Leeds 11. Practice night - Thursday, 7.30-9.30pm. Remuneration to be discussed with committee. Contact:- Mr J Lockett,Choir Secretary. 0113 2560450. All answerphone messages will be answered.

[Posted 5 July 2010] 

All Saints Church, Witley is seeking to appoint an Organist starting after Easter 2010. The position would involve playing for choir practice on Friday evenings, as well as the Sunday morning 9.45 sung communion service (and monthly baptism at 11.30), choral evensong once a term, occasional weekday festivals and funerals and weddings as necessary. The regular commitments roughly equate to 4 hours per week.

The church serves a small village parish with a committed congregation and a keen choir of mixed voices including a number of children. It has a strong and varied musical tradition that we are very keen to keep up and develop. There is a Musical Director in place.

The right candidate for the role will have:

·        Excellent musical skills

·        Experience as an organist

·        The ability to work in a team with the Musical Director and the Vicar

·        Be comfortable working with children

Applications are by CV and covering letter and should be sent to:

Revd. Dr. Brian Shand

The Vicarage

Petworth Road

Witley

Godalming

Surrey

GU8 5LT

01428 681872

For more information on the position, e-mail the Vicar, Brian Shand, at allsaints.witley@btinternet.com or the Musical Director, David Emerson, at david@dgemerson.plus.com.

[Posted 4 February 2010]

The Dalesmen Male Voice Choir of Belper, Derbyshire are seeking to appoint a Deputy Accompanist. The position will be a shared role with the Principal Accompanist, playing for both rehearsal and concerts on a regular basis. The Dalesmen are a busy, popular choir with 50 or so members, performing 20 plus concerts per year. We are a friendly bunch of guys who love our singing and the successful applicant will soon fit in and be made most welcome.

Remuneration will be by negotiation. The choir rehearse every Monday evening at 7.30. Please apply in the first instance to Paul Sheward on 01773 748986.

[Posted 15 January 2010]

Vacancy for an Accompanist. Old Dalby Singers have a vacancy for an accompanist. We are a mixed voice choir of about 30 members. As well as church and other sacred music, we perform a variety of music including show songs, traditional choral and even the odd Beetles song! We meet on Tuesday evenings in Old Dalby, Near Melton Mowbray. If interested, please contact Melanie Sallis, 01664 822721 or email melsallis@btconnect.com

[Posted 15 January 2010]

[Posted 30 December 2009]

Cotswold Male Voice Choir requires and Assistant Accompanist and Assistant Musical Director. The Cotswold Male Voice Choir has been recruiting new singing members successfully over the last two years and now intends to recruit an Assistant Musical Director and Assistant Accompanist.  The intention is to make their Wednesday evening practices more efficient by employing split tenor and bass rehearsal time. Ideally, this role would be covered by one person but two separate candidates will be considered (male or female).  The candidates’ musical ability need not necessarily have been gained in a choir and age is not a factor.  The post(s) will include the opportunity to play and conduct at concerts. The Choir is a charitable organisation, staging over twenty concerts a year in a variety of venues.  Recently, these have included the Everyman Theatre and Gloucester Cathedral as well as smaller halls and churches.  Next month, the Choir will sing in Ely Cathedral and they have been booked to stage a December Christmas concert in Cheltenham Town Hall with the Flowers Band.  Reasonable rehearsal and concert travel expenses will be paid to the successful candidate. To apply for the post(s), please either telephone the Musical Director, Martin Dear, on 01242 603553 or contact the Secretary through the Choir’s extensive website at www.cotswoldmvc.org.

[Posted 5 October 2009]

[Posted 2 October 2009]

[Posted 26 September 2009]

[Posted 14 September 2009]

[Posted 13 September 2009]

[Posted 8 July 2009 - Closing date 6 September 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 1^st 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]

[Posted 10 May 2009]

[Posted 7 May 2009]

[Posted 10 April 2009]

[Posted 3 April 2009]

[Posted 29 March 2009] 

[Posted 24 August 2010]

[Posted 5 January 2010]

Experienced Organist (LTCL), accompanist and choral conductor in the Huddersfield area available for Church Services, Choir / Choral rehearsals and performances.  Available for ‘one offs’, short term cover and projects. May consider a longer term commitment following a mutually acceptable trial period. Particularly interested in Small to medium size secular or Church choirs and small size Choral Societies.  Contact details; Graham Kennedy gfken@hotmail.com Tel 01484 711841

[Posted 29 November 2009]

[Posted 29 November 2009]

[Posted 5 July 2009]

[Posted 22 April 2009]

[Posted 1 Sep 2010]

Laudamus Chamber Choir  is based in Addlestone near Woking, Surrey and has vacancies in its Alto section.  Singers who can sight-read, are committed and who have a passion for choral singing are needed in September.  For more information please email laudamus@suray.plus.com. 

[Posted 25 August 2010]

Wessex Male Choir is looking for new members to join its ranks and is holding a number of open rehearsals and mini concerts throughout Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire.

Sessions will be held in Cirencester, Cricklade and Lechlade.

-       Lechlade Memorial Hall on 21 September

-       Cricklade United Church on 19 October

-       Cirencester Baptist Church on 23 November

Anyone is welcome to come along, there is no need to book, and the open rehearsals will include a ‘mini concert’ by the choir so you can see the guys perform.  The evenings will give potential members the opportunity to meet the choristers in an informal setting and afterwards have a chat over a drink at a local hostelry. Wessex Male Choir performs at venues throughout the UK including the prestigious Westminster Central Hall in London. Earlier this year the choir also went on tour to Devon and sang at Buckfast Abbey and the Plymouth Guildhall.  The choir has also had success on the competitive stage and was awarded the "Best Male Choir" and "Best Ensemble" at Bath's Mid Somerset music festival in April. 

For further information about the open evenings, or about the choir, please call 07939 249021 or visit www.wessexmalechoir.co.uk

[Posted 25 August 2010]

[Posted 23 August 2010]

[Posted 23 August 2010]

[Posted 8 August 2010]

Lux Aeterna, based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, is seeking experienced amateur singers with clear well tuned voices who are keen to perform a wide range of secular and sacred Renaissance and Baroque music to a professional standard.  Lux Aeterna has been formed in association with Eastbourne Parish Church and the annual Eastbourne Festival with the intention of forming the foundation of an early music strand. For further details please visit our web site at www.luxaeterna.org.uk or email info@luxaeterna.org.uk

[Posted 14 May 2010]

Tenors needed in West Dorset. Beaminster Singers, a 60-strong mixed amateur choir is looking for more tenors. We are a lively, friendly choir of all ages.  Full details can be found on our website - www.beaminstersingers.org.   Please email singers@alfx.com if you would like to sample a rehearsal or two.

[Posted 28 April 2010]

[Posted 26 April 2010]

[Posted 19 March 2010]

The English Reformed Church Choir Amsterdam Are you an enthusiastic singer with an interest in English choral music?  Come and sing with us in the atmospheric English Reformed Church. We are a warm, welcoming and international mixed group of four voices - Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass -  and have around 30 members. We rehearse in English and have a wide-ranging repertoire. And while we are in essence an amateur choir, we pride ourselves on singing at our very best.

Experience and the ability to read music is a plus, but not strictly necessary. What counts more is your enthusiasm and a willingness to commit to a weekly practice and attendance at the Sunday service once a month from September to June. Please contact our organist Olja Buco for more information. Website: www.ercadam.nl  Email: organist@ercadam.nl

[4 March 2010]

[Posted 11 February 2010]

Peterborough Male Voice Choir is recruiting 40 men to sing in a charity concert in aid of Help for Heroes. Men of all backgrounds and experience are most warmly invited to join the Sing For Heroes project. Introductory sessions are being held at the Key Theatre, Peterborough on 18th and 19th February from 7pm - 9pm.Call 01733 232596 for a free information pack. Website: www.peterboroughmvchoir.org.uk

[Posted 5 February 2010]

[Posted 15 January 2010]

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. In 2010 we are singing at Rochester Cathedral 9th - 15th August.

Because of our limited rehearsal time, people who sing with us should have a reasonable ability in sight-reading. For more information please visit our website: www.harsnettchoir.org where you can find out where and what we have sung. E-mails enquiries can be sent to mail@harsnettchoir.org

[Posted 17 November 2009]

[Posted 7 November 2009]

[Posted 25 October 2009]

[Posted 5 October 2009]

[Posted 17 September 2009]

Exciting singing opportunities in Epsom Looking for exciting singing opportunities near Epsom?

Epsom Chamber Choir's programme for 2009-2010 includes: Handel Dixit Dominus and Purcell Anthems November 14th 2009

Howells Requiem and Rachmanioff Vespers March 13th 2010. In December we will be singing our usual round of Christmas concerts in Epsom and at Clandon Park near Guildford and - new for this year - at the Ritz Hotel in London! Other activities for 2010 include an appearance in February on London's Southbank as part of their Voicelabs series and a tour to Brussels in May.

We are a very friendly choir who enjoy singing a wide variety of music to a high standard. There are often opportunities for members of the choir to undertake solos. If you would like to try us out, come to one of our Thursday evening rehearsals. Drop us a line at excitingsinging@epsomchamberchoir.org.uk for details of our rehearsal venue.

For more information visit our website at http://www.epsomchamberchoir.org.uk

[Posted 3 September 2009]

Cantorion  Gele  Singers We Welcome anyone who enjoys singing in North Wales  to join us! You do not need to be a professional; just  join for the enjoyment of singing  and making  new friends. We meet on Monday evenings at 7.30pm –9.30pm at the “Old Peoples Club” premises adjacent to St Michaels Church, Church Walk, Abergele.

We sing a wide range of Songs & Music. We perform Concerts in support of Good Causes and, of course, for our own enjoyment! You will be MOST WELCOME and we look forward to meeting you when we restart on Monday the 7^th September ! Please contact Soo Roche (Chairperson) on 01745-824430 or e-mail “ anneandtony@onetel.com” if you require more information.

[Posted 29 Aug 2009]

City Chorus are holding an open evening for potential new members on 22 September 2009, at 6.00 p.m.  Based in the City of London, we are a friendly choir that performs regularly in beautiful City churches and other venues. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays, 6.15-8.15 pm at the NatWest building, 1 Princes Street, right next to Bank station (Exit 1), and we are holding a special

We welcome new singers in all voice ranges. If you are enthusiastic, have a good, true voice, and can attend rehearsals regularly, then come and give us a try! Best of all, there are no auditions: some choral singing experience and music-reading ability would be an advantage, but not essential, as all works are thoroughly rehearsed over the course of each term. Our forthcoming concerts include:

Wednesday 9 December 2009: Carol Service for RBS at Christ Church Spitalfields

Friday 11 December 2009: Christmas Concert at St. Sepulchre-without-Newgate

The musical director of the choir is Paul Ayres, who also conducts the London College of Music Chamber Choir and the Walbrook Singers. He is associate accompanist of the Crouch End Festival Chorus, and works extensively as a composer and arranger. For more information or to join the choir, please go to our website www.citychorus.info or contact our membership secretary Rosie Marciniak: membership@citychorus.info / 01923 283 179 (membership of City Chorus is open to all, without audition, at the discretion of the musical director)

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