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The Rector and PCC of St Nicholas Compton are seeking a new Organist and Choir Director following the retirement of the present post holder. St Nicholas is a nationally recognised Grade 1 listed church with a unique double sanctuary, nestling within Compton, a delightful village near Guildford in Surrey. The main Sunday service is at 10.30am and Evensong at 6pm (1st Sunday only) with additional services as expected at festivals and other feast days. The churchmanship is central and the first Sunday of the month is ‘Muddy Church’. The organ was built by Kenneth Jones of Dublin and installed in 1995. It is housed in a solid oak case and has two manuals and pedals, 14 speaking stops and 818 pipes. It has tracker key action and mechanical stop action. The adult choir comprises a nucleus of enthusiastic singers. The Rector and churchwardens would encourage the new appointee to be creative and would ensure full support for the further development of music at the church. Please visit our website stnicholascompton.org or contact Sarah at stnicholascompton.office@gmail.com for an application form and further details.[Posted 22 July 2024] |
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Horsham Harmony choir are seeking a new musical director. We are day time non auditioned community choir meeting once a week on a Wednesday 11-12.30 in Horsham West Sussex. We have about 35 members and like to sing various musical genres from folk to popular music. We perform 2 concerts a year raising money for local charities. If you are interested please contact us via our website www.horshamharmonychoir.co.uk [Posted 22 July 2024] |
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The South London Singers (SLS) seek an experienced Music Director to lead and inspire our diverse group of around 35 singers from January 2025. The SLS were founded in 1982 in Beckenham, south-east London. We are an amateur chamber choir known for its wide repertoire of choral music spanning many centuries and styles. We perform both intimate chamber music and larger choral works, and collaborate with professional and emerging musicians, including distinguished conductors, accompanists, and soloists. As a non-auditioned choir, our members range from beginners to semi-professional singers. The director must skilfully balance the group's varied experience levels. The choir rehearses weekly on Mondays at Beckenham Methodist Church, with approximately 37 rehearsals per year between September and July. We perform four concerts annually. Our members, ranging in age from their twenties to their eighties, form a sociable and inclusive group, with around 30-35 regular singers spread fairly evenly across the voice parts. We are excited to continue our growth under the leadership of a new Music Director in 2025. If you think this could be you, please click below for the job specification and recruitment process. A more comprehensive applicant information pack can be found on our website – www.southlondonsingers.org.uk [Posted 18 July 2024 - Closing date 4 August] |
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Musical Director of Bath Camerata to start November 2024 or January 2025. Bath Camerata is looking to appoint an inspirational new Musical Director to lead the choir and to build upon its reputation for excellence, established over more than three decades. The position provides the opportunity to work with a committed and talented group of singers and to collaborate with prestigious national and international musical events. Recruitment timetable [Posted 11 July 2024 - Closing date 9 September (noon) |
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The Warwick and Kenilworth Choral Society (WKCS) are looking to appoint a new Musical Director. WKCS is a non-auditioned choir of around 70 SATB voices. We enjoy singing from a wide repertoire of choral music – from the traditional canon of oratorios and folk songs to more contemporary works. Our hope is to produce performances that have a positive reaction from our audiences, and good local press reviews. WKCS are seeking a committed and experienced Musical Director who will prepare materials, conduct rehearsals, and lead the choir for up to four concerts each season, with one of these usually accompanied by an orchestra. You will have the experience to develop musical programmes with a wide appeal and will work alongside the WKCS Committee to achieve this. You will be someone who can encourage and develop choir members’ musicality and skills. There will be opportunities to work with other professional musicians and it is hoped that you already have good contacts in the music world.
Rehearsals are held in Warwick on Monday evenings in term-time. We have a dedicated accompanist with an excellent reputation, who will support you in achieving good performance standards, although having keyboard skills would be an asset for the post.
Please contact our Secretary, Steph Lane - email sec.wkcschoir@gmail.com - for a full job description and remuneration information. To apply, please send a musical CV, with the names and contact details of two referees, with a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the post, to the Secretary. Applications are to be submitted by 5pm on Monday, 22 July 2024, with interviews due to take place in the week commencing 5 August, and auditions with the choir, week commencing 12 August. [Posted 9 July 2024 - Closing date 22 July (5pm] |
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Organist and Assistant Director of Music - Christ Church Southgate, London, N14 7EG. Christ Church Southgate is seeking to appoint an Organist and Assistant Director of Music from 1 September 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious organist who wishes to be the principal organist within a Cathedral-style Anglican choral tradition, accompanying the greater church-standard choir twice a week on most Sundays and on major Feast Days, but retaining the flexibility to pursue other musical work or another career. Further details, including a more detailed job description, can be found at https://www.christchurch-southgate.org/home/vacancies/ [Posted 9 July 2024 - Closing date 19 July (12 noon)] |
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Director of Music and Organist - Saint Michael & All Angels, Barnes (To begin from September 2024 or as soon thereafter as possible). Saint Michael’s is a thriving parish church in the catholic tradition of the Church of England, situated in south-west London. We are seeking to appoint an accomplished, creative and inspirational musician to enrich our worship with beautiful music to the glory of God. Saint Michael’s has a long-established musical tradition with an excellent choir and organ, as well as choral and organ scholars and administrative support. The new Director of Music will maintain and enhance this tradition whilst also broadening participation by making links in the community. We have recently started a Children’s Choir as an important Mission Action Plan project and a new Director of Music will have a key role in taking this forward, either themselves (for additional remuneration) or recruiting a suitable leader/musician. Saint Michael’s is a member of Inclusive Church.An enhanced DBS will be required. Remuneration: 10.5k + fees and other benefits (1/1.5 days p/w) I'm attaching the job ad here, and the link (from our website) for the full job description is here: https://stmichaelbarnes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DoM-Role-Description-2024.pdf Our church, St Michael All Angels, is in Barnes in SW London. The deadline for the ad is 27th June, and auditions will be held on Saturday 13th July. [Posted 13 June 2024 - Closing date 27 June 2024] |
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St Leonard’s Church, Streatham seeks to appoint an Assistant Director of Music to further develop and enrich the musical offering in worship. The successful candidate will play the organ for Eucharist each Sunday morning (9.15am rehearsal for 10am service) and for Evensong on the first and third Sundays (3.15pm rehearsal for 4.30pm service). The Assistant Director of Music would also be expected to play for all services at the major festivals such as Christmas and Easter. The Assistant Director of Music would be responsible for the training of the Junior Choristers (years 3 and 4) and for assisting the Director of Music with the training of all choristers. This involves a weekly rehearsal each Thursday between 6pm and 7.15pm. The Assistant Director of Music would also be expected to be available to accompany rehearsals with the adult choir each Thursday between 7.30pm and 9pm. In addition, the successful candidate would assist the Director of Music in the training of the adult choir and to deputise for him on the few occasions when he may be unable to lead a rehearsal or a service. In addition to these specific duties, the Assistant DoM would assist the Director of Music in overseeing all music within the church, such as working with the teams who lead the music for services such as Taizé Prayer and ‘Informal Worship. It is also hoped that the Assistant DoM would play for any services in which the church choir is on tour. The normal hours of work are a minimum of 8 hours per week, and it is expected that the Assistant Director of Music would take annual leave for a week after Christmas, a week after Easter and through the month of August. The successful candidate would also be able to request three further Sundays of leave annually. The Assistant DoM may be required to work additional hours to their normal hours per week, from time to time, with reasonable notice, to meet the needs of the organisation. In addition, in agreement with the Director of Music and the Rector, and allowing for planned activities occurring within the church, the appointee would be authorised to use the organ for personal rehearsal and/or practice for teaching purposes for up to 8 hours per week. The Assistant Director of Music will be accountable to, and line managed by the Director of Music, who is, in turn, accountable to the Rector. Typical Working week: Sundays: 9.15am – 11.30am (weekly) & 3.15pm – 5.30pm (twice monthly) The successful candidate will be subject to DBS check and is required to complete Safeguarding training provided through St Leonard’s Church. The successful candidate will receive a salary of £7.5k per annum. Applications close at midday on Monday 1st July 2024. .If you are interested in applying for the position, please contact: Calum Fraser, Director of Music: contact@calumfraser.co.uk
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Musical Director for The Village Singers (Breckland). The Village Singers in Norfolk are now looking for their next MD to start in September 2024, upon our current MD’s retirement after 15 years of leadership. We are a friendly adult, un-auditioned, SATB choir based near Attleborough, currently with around 30 members, singing a wide variety of music from Bacharach to Rutter, Mercury to Schönberg, with an experienced and supportive committee. We rehearse weekly during term time on Tuesday evenings in a modern village hall, and produce two, sometimes three, shows a year, performing in a beautiful grade-1 listed church, with the occasional drop in appearance at other events. We aim to produce a good standard of performance whilst having a lot of fun, and our new MD can look forward to having a great time whilst leading us. We’ve previously been led from the keyboard by our MD, but are open to embracing an accompanist as well. See thevillagesingers.uk for more info about us, and email Sue (secretary) and Jonathan (chair) at thevillagesingers@gmail.com for more details on the vacancy and to send us your cv. [Posted 11 June 2024] |
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Choir Leader required (Saturdays during term time). London Youth Conservatoire is one of the largest and most successful non-selective music schools in London with over 370 students and 35 teachers. The School offers a comprehensive music education from beginner to Grade 8 and beyond with individual instrumental lessons; musicianship and theory classes; and several orchestras, ensembles, jazz groups and choirs. We welcome students aged 4 to 18 and adults. London Youth Conservatoire is looking for a Choir leader, to work two hours on Saturdays during term time. Both choirs are children's choirs and last 55 minutes. Candidates with suitable training and demonstrated track record in teaching Kodály musicianship and/or ABRSM Theory may also be offered additional musicianship classes (the School uses the NYCOS ‘Go for Bronze/Silver/Gold’ curriculum as well as the ABRSM Theory syllabus). A full job description can be found here. [Posted 5 June 2024 - Closing date 30 June 2024] |
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| Chapel-en-le-Frith Ladies Choir is looking for a new MD. We are a friendly non-auditioned SSA choir of around 40 members, with an expert accompanist. We meet to rehearse on Monday evenings at Chapel-en-le-Frith Town Hall and usually present 4 or 5 concerts a year, along with other events such as community carol-singing and fundraising for local charities. This year is our golden anniversary, and we’re celebrating with music from many different cultures and continents – and aiming for a high standard in all of them. The role is paid a generous hourly rate (details on application). Interested in finding out more about the job? Then please contact our secretary Margaret Cooper: Margaret.a.cooper16@outlook.com You can also find us on Facebook or go to our website at www.chapel-en-le-frithladieschoir.co.uk [Posted 27 May 2024 - Closing date 26 July 2024] |
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| Dynamic Musical director sought for Stourport Choral, to commence September 2024. This 40 voice mixed voice choir, based at Arley Kings, has been established for over 50 years, and has consistently performed three to four concerts per year to a very high standard. Email kenstrutt@hotmail.com
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The Purcell Singers, one of London's leading chamber choirs, is seeking a new conductor to lead their activities from September 2024 onward. The choir was formed in 1994, so the first concert for the new conductor will be a celebration of our 30th anniversary, scheduled for October. The choir draws on talented and experienced singers to perform a varied repertoire of well-loved and lesser known works, and has also recorded commercially. We perform extensively around the capital, across the UK, and internationally.
The role is paid at the following rates:
Applicants should send a CV and brief covering letter to admin@purcellsingers.org To discuss the role further, please contact the Chair, Mary Clayton-Kastenholz, on 07923014867 or chair@purcellsingers.org. [Posted 23 May 2024 - Closing date 12 July 2024] |
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The Hanover Choir, a small unauditioned chamber choir based in the City of London, is seeking a new enthusiastic and experienced Musical Director to take us on the next steps of our musical journey. We rehearse on Thursday evenings for 11 or 12 weeks per term with 3 to 4 concerts per year. The Musical Director will both lead and accompany the choir at rehearsals, though a separate accompanist may be provided in the lead up to concerts. We are a versatile choir of around 25 singers, singing mainly classical works as well as more contemporary music and are keen to embrace all styles and learn new music. The choir’s aim is to develop musically with a challenging repertoire and learn new music, whilst enjoying singing more well-known and favourite pieces. Our repertoire in the last 3 years has featured Haydn, Gounod, Jommelli, Britten and Chilcott. Details of our past repertoire is on our website here: https://www.hanoverchoir.org.uk/archive/ We are adaptable - we welcome both accomplished singers and those who wish to increase their skills, and we are always looking to increase our membership. We aim for singing with the Hanover Choir to be stimulating, challenging and rewarding. Since we are a small choir, every voice matters. The Hanover Choir is independent, is a registered charity and recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. It is managed by a committee, elected by choir members, which usually meets once per term. As well as our regular rehearsals and concerts we host a yearly Come and Sing event and a weekend away in September. We are looking for a Musical Director who can:
We anticipate that the successful candidate will start in either September 2024 or January 2025. Remuneration to be discussed at time of interview/audition. Shortlisting to take place in early June so applicants should hear from us about the status of their application by 15th June. The recruitment process will entail a first round interview and a second round trial rehearsal. For more information, please see the job description here: To apply, please email a CV and covering letter to recruitment@hanoverchoir.org.uk [Posted 21 May 2024 - Closing date 3 June 2024 (6pm)] |
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Birmingham Hopsice Singers have a vacancy for a new Musical Director. Birmingham Hospice Singers is a Soprano/Alto choir of 22 members who, together with the Musical Director and Accompanist, give their time on a voluntary basis to raise much needed funds for Birmingham Hospice. Since its formation 10 years ago the choir has raised £23,000 to help support the Hospice in its work. The choir meets on Friday evenings at Birmingham Hospice, Selly Park and perform two main concerts a year (Summer and Christmas) with occasional other events. The repertoire is an eclectic mix of Folk, Show, Spiritual, Humorous and Traditional songs – usually 2-part with the occasional second soprano. The choir ranges from 35 to 80+ in age. The atmosphere at rehearsals is relaxed and friendly with members sharing a love of singing together and a desire to support the work of Birmingham Hospice. The current Musical Director is planning to retire and the choir is therefore seeking a replacement. [Posted 21 May 2024 - 30 October 2024] |
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Blockley Ladies Choir, based in Blockley near Moreton-in-Marsh in Gloucestershire, are looking to recruit a new, enthusiastic choir leader, due to the retirement of our current MD at the end of the year.. We currently meet on Tuesdays and roughly follow the school terms. We are between 20 - 30 members strong, sing an eclectic mix of music in three or four parts: first/second sopranos and first/second altos, and enjoy the satisfaction and friendship that singing together brings. We aim to deliver two concerts a year. If you have a background of teaching music and would enjoy the challenge of leading and conducting us, we would love to hear from you. This is a paid position. If you are interested please contact Gill Graham at gilliang983@gmail.com by Friday 28 June 2024. [Posted 21 May 2024 - Closing date 24 June 2024] |
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Stoneleigh Male Voice Choir are looking to appoint a MD to take over and direct the Choir. The SMVC was formed in 1989 and since then has become a community Choir well known in the area. We have a membership of 30 and sing a variety of light music and have a repertoire of over 400 songs which we sing with and without books. The Choir sings 4 part harmony. Some of our members are sight readers whilst the majority learn their parts at our weekly Wednesday evening rehearsals held in Stoneleigh Village Hall. At present we hold 3 main events. a. A show/revue in March usually at the Village Hall, Stoneleigh b. The Summer Serenade, an outdoor concert early in July. c. A Christmas Concert at Stoneleigh Abbey stables in early December.
[Posted 21 May 2024 - Closing date 31 August 2024] |
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Côr Cilcain is looking for a new Musical Director as our current brilliant conductor is moving away for job and career reasons. We are a happy and friendly SATB community choir based in Cilcain, near Mold, Flintshire, currently comprising around 25 singers. We sing a varied repertoire in English, Welsh and other languages, including modern and classical songs and carols, as well as folk and show pieces. We are keen to keep this variety and equally keen to develop and grow as a community choir, whilst having fun along the way. Our current MD would provide a recommendation about the choir. We have an excellent piano accompanist, and currently rehearse on Wednesday evenings in Capel Gad in Cilcain, working over three terms with breaks for Christmas, Easter and the summer. We are hoping to find an enthusiastic musician with some appropriate experience, with whom we can develop together. This is a paid position, albeit relatively modestly. We would like to start working with you in September 2024, if possible. If our short advert has captured your curiosity, it would be lovely to hear from you with a view to a discussion. Contact the choir at contact@corcilcain.uk [Posted 10 May 2024] |
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Lancaster Singers, an auditioned mixed choir of some 50 voices with good sight-reading skills, and about to celebrate its 50th anniversary, seek a new Director of Music from the autumn of 2024. We perform in a variety of venues for concerts, mainly in Lancaster including the city’s Cathedral and Priory Church, but also in churches and other venues around the city and surrounding area.
The new Director will have the full engagement of the committee in developing an interesting and challenging programme and in furthering his or her own professional skills. We rehearse during term time, with a professional piano accompanist, on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Lancaster University. Five or six concerts regular concerts are performed throughout the year, with occasional additional events such as workshops and one-off concerts. The Musical Director will be appointed on a self-employed basis, with a competitive rate of remuneration for rehearsals and for concerts, based on experience. For an informal discussion about the position please contact the Acting Chair Annie Garden on
07778 660 126 or annie@annegarden.uk [Posted 9 May 2024 - Closing date 14 June 2024] |
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Music Director - Songbyrds. Songbyrds is a female-voice, not-for-profit community choir based in Northfields, Ealing. It was founded in 2009, rehearses weekly during term time and performs once or twice a term. Our varied repertoire ranges from John Taverner to Coldplay and our venues range from churches to summer carnivals and pubs. Some of us read music and some of us don't. We usually sing in two or three parts: first/second sopranos and altos. The choir is run by an organised and effective committee (of which the MD will become a part). Our main aims are to enjoy rehearsals, improve towards performance and have fun! We rehearse 8:15-9:45pm on Tuesdays at Kingsdown Methodist Church, Kingsdown Ave, London W13 9PR - nearest tube Northfields. Due to our current MD leaving at the end of the summer term after over 2 years with the choir, we are seeking a new Musical Director to take rehearsals and conduct performances starting in September 2024. Qualities and skills we are looking for:
The role involves:
Rate of pay: Not sure if this is for you? Here is a note from our outgoing MD to help you decide:Songbyrds is a really great choir to work with. All members are kind, supportive and willing to try new things. They genuinely enjoy singing together and are happy to try songs from various genres and cultures. This is a very special community choir where everyone involved wants to get on stage and present the absolute best that they can. They are diligent and also very fun. I will miss them and I hope their new MD can inspire them and continue to explore singing technique through a variety of songs that they can all enjoy. To apply send a CV along with a cover letter (maximum 1 side of A4) or short video (maximum 3 minutes) to Jane Dickson at jane.dickson07@btinternet.com by midnight on Sunday 2 June. Interviews and try-outs will be held in mid-June, with a view to appointing before the end of the month. In your cover letter or video, please include:
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Dynamic Musical Director sought for Rainbow Voices, Birmingham based LGBT+ community choir of around 40 voices, established 1995 and performing to a high standard. To start September 2024. Working closely with the Committee, the MD will select repertoire, plan, prepare and take Tuesday evening rehearsals and conduct 1 – 2 concerts and additional guest performances each year. £40 per hour for rehearsals plus enhanced rate for performances. Contact jlt242016@gmail.com for recruitment pack, apply by 5pm Monday 3rd June. [Posted 1 May 2024 - Closing date 3 June 2024] |
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Lancaster Millennium Choir seeks a Choir Leader with strong musical skills who is creative, enthusiastic, inclusive and patient. If you’d like to apply for this role in either a temporary or permanent capacity, we would love to hear from you: lancsmillchoir@hotmail.co.uk The Choir: Requirements:
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A vacancy has arisen for the position of Musical Director with Swansea Male Choir, Manselton, Swansea. We are the City of Swansea's premier choir having been established in 1946. We are a vibrant choir, with our own premises, who's repertoire encompasses traditional Welsh music, and songs from the Musicals. We perform at weddings, funerals, functions, parties, and at events supporting charitable fundraising, throughout the Swansea area. We are seeking a Musical Director with a vision for the 21st Century. Applications and further information are to be addressed to Robert Fairbairn, Chairman, either by telephone (07376 342 127) or by email (robertfairbairn325@yahoo.com). [Posted 22 March 2024] |
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Brindle St James church is seeking to appoint an Organist and Choir Leader to play at our 10.30am Sunday morning service and special feast days. We have a well-established choral tradition with an RSCM-affiliated SATB robed choir with a relatively modern 2 manual pipe organ and Kawai digital piano. Practices currently take place twice a month before Sunday services (from 9.45am). We are currently looking for new choir members and are hoping to appoint someone with enthusiasm to grow the choir. [Posted 23 February 2024] |
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A-Chord is looking for a new MD. We are a fun-loving non-audition mixed voice community choir which meets in Southgate, London N14 on Thursday evenings. We have a varied repertoire, popular songs, show tunes, folk music and seasonal (but not religious) music, and we enjoy performing.
For more information, please email laura@a-chord.uk [Posted 21 February 2024] |
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Ditchling Singers are looking for a new Leader for our choir. We are a non-audition choir who sing in 4-part harmony, with music. Our current repertoire includes Gershwin, Beatles, Abba, Beachboys, Sondheim, etc. You need to be a good pianist so that you can both lead and accompany us. We currently meet fortnightly from 4-6 pm on Sundays, either in Keymer (15 mins walk from Hassocks rail station) or in Ditchling village. £60 per session, negotiable. We may additionally be able to reimburse travel costs. Please contact Jacky Hilary for further discussion. jackyhilary3@gmail.com [Posted 31 January 2024] |
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Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir are seeking a new Musical Director. Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir was founded in 1954. During that time there have been seven Musical Directors, including the present incumbent, Ron Burrington. We are seeking someone with understanding and vision to take us into our eighth decade. The ideal candidate will have good technical knowledge of music and understand arrangements for four-part harmony and the particular needs of male voices. The sections are 1st Tenor, 2nd Tenor, Baritone and Bass. The current ensemble is small in number but there is roughly an even split between the sections. The existing repertoire is extensive but there is a desire for the new MD to extend this and bring on new more contemporary songs whilst acknowledging the history of music in the choir. The role holder will be expected to prepare material for weekly practices in preparation for concerts throughout the year. There are several annual fixtures, including a series of weekly performances on Brixham Quay, held during August, a Christmas concert and an annual concert. There are also some invitations to join other choirs at their performances and other civic and private events throughout the year. The MD is expected to be available to lead the choir at these events. There are also some social events for choir members and guests during the year and although not compulsory participation from the MD is desirable. An annual stipend is made available for the Musical Director and two accompanists. For more information on how to apply email Richard Hackett <richardahackett@gmail.com> [Posted 15 January 2024] |
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Just A Cappella are looking for a Musical Director to take our choir forward. As our name suggests, we sing A Cappella and learn all our repertoire by heart. We perform by invitation at organised concerts and for various groups. We are looking to expand our audience. We have a varied repertoire - please check out our website at www.justacappella.org.uk. and/or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063650764422 We have a variety of learning styles - some of us learn by reading music, others learn from our teaching tracks. We meet every Monday evening from 7.45 to 9.45pm at Leverstock Green Village Hall, Leverstock Green, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 8QG. Remuneration is £60 per hour for rehearsals. If you are interested in leading our choir, please email us at info@justacappella.org.uk with your CV or Resumé. [Posted 15 January 2024] |
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Mendip Male Voice Choir, based in North East Somerset, has a vacancy for a new Musical Director from Spring 2024. The choir has a long history in the area having been established in 1919. During this time, it has had only five musical directors. Following a recent recruitment campaign, the choir is now around 70 strong, with a good balance between the four sections: bass, baritone, second tenor and tenor. Rehearsals are held every Monday evening in the village of Timsbury, seven miles south-west of Bath. The choir performs a number of concerts during the year, typically five or six at both Christmas and in the summer, sung without scores. The Musical Director will be given complete control over the musical content and will work closely with our established accompanist. The successful candidate will need to It is recommended that candidates take the opportunity see the choir perform this Christmas: Dec 16th. St John’s Church, Peasedown St John. www.stjsgroup.church To apply for this vacancy please visit our website for details of the application process and the job description: www.mendipmen.co.uk/vacancy [Posted 30 November 2023] |
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Nottingham Military Wives Choir require a new Musical Director. We are celebrating their 10th Anniversary year and due to relocation, our MD is sadly moving on. As a result, we are looking to employ an upbeat and enthusiastic MD to lead the choir into the next decade. We are proud to be part of the wider Military Wives Choirs network and have been part of some fantastic performance opportunities that this brings. Our new MD would
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To apply for this role please send your CV and covering letter to, Nottingham@militarywiveschoirs.org [Posted 8 October 2023] |
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Choral Leader required. Stoughton Hearts and Voices are looking for a new choral leader to start in January 2024. We’re a small, non-auditioned mixed voice and ability choir looking for a dynamic new leader to inspire us as we expand our singing skills, look to rebuild our numbers and explore future performance opportunities. We have a positive outlook, are musically open minded and have tackled a wide range of repertoire, from choral classics through to folk, jazz, musicals, and popular arrangements. Not all of us read music and there is not an accompanist, so piano skills for rehearsals and performances are essential. You will be supported by a hard-working committee who are there to support your creative decisions. Rehearsals take place from 7.30-9pm Wednesday evenings in Stoughton, Guildford, GU2 9LX and your own transport is essential. For further information please contact stoughton.hearts.voices@gmail.com[Posted 8 October 2023] |
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Cleeve Chorale seeks to appoint a skilled accompanist with outstanding sight-reading and score reading skills to accompany weekly rehearsals. We are a sociable and welcoming, non-auditioned choral society based in Bishop’s Cleeve, north of Cheltenham. Its membership (currently 50 singers) usually perform 3 major concerts each year alongside a occasional workshops and smaller events. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings at Woodmancote Village Hall. It would be an advantage to be able to accompany the choir in performances on the piano and organ. Remuneration will be £70 per rehearsal, with additional fees for performances. Initial auditions will take place on Tuesday 27th August 2024. [Posted 23 July 2024] |
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The Leeds Philharmonic Society (“The Phil”) are seeking to appoint a new accompanist for the chorus. The Phil is an auditioned mixed SATB chorus of about 120 singers who perform around five concerts each year. The Phil’s home performance space is normally Leeds Town Hall, which is currently undergoing refurbishment meaning recent concerts have been given in many different locations. Rehearsals take place in the centre of Leeds on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.45pm from September to the end of June, timings and venue are under review. Our Chorus Master, Joseph Judge has been programming and conducting concerts in recent years and supports our Music Director, David Hill MBE, in achieving high performance standards. David will return to conduct the chorus in our autumn 2024 Concert which will feature Howard Goodall’s “Eternal Light” and John Rutter’s “Feel the Spirit”. We are looking for an accompanist that shares our love of choral music and who will relish the prospect of helping train the chorus in repertoire both traditional and contemporary. They should be fluent on the keyboard, with good sight-reading and score-reading abilities, preferably with experience of the demands of choral accompaniment. On occasion the accompanist may have the opportunity to lead full rehearsals or sectionals to help train the chorus. Opportunities exist for playing at our concerts as accompanist or soloist. Being able to play the organ as well may be advantageous. Remuneration will be based on the Musician’s Union recommended fees for Accompanists and subject to an annual review. Please send a letter of application and CV to secretary@leedsphil.com from whom full details about this position including remuneration are available. [Posted 27 June 2024 - Closing date 19 July 2024] |
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Following the relocation of our accompanist after 11 years, Treble Clef Ladies’ Choir (Weybridge Surrey) are seeking to appoint a new accompanist for September 2024. We are a friendly and welcoming group of ladies who enjoy coming together to sing and make music. Membership stands at around 50 and we meet every Monday evening at St James’ Church Hall, Weybridge, 7.30 – 9.30pm. Our repertoire consists of show tunes, classical, folk and jazz, including some challenging 4-part harmony arrangements. This year Treble Clef celebrates its 35th anniversary and its third year with Emily Leather as our Musi cal Director – info on our website trebleclefchoir.org.uk Rehearsals are fun and relaxed, yet we work hard and are proud of our high level of performance. We perform at least 3 full concerts per year and support smaller organisations at singing opportunities where possible, such as singing Christmas carols in retirement homes. We require an accompanist who can commit to most Monday evenings and our full concert schedule. We can accommodate some non-availability at rehearsals by negotiation. The ability to sight read, accompany vocal warm ups and follow a conductor is essential and previous experience of accompanying choirs is desirable. Though not essential, there are also opportunities to perform a piano solo in some concerts. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experience. Applications from students or pianists with less accompanying experience are also encouraged. Short- listed candidates will be invited to accompany some of a regular rehearsal as part of the selection process.(During July). We offer competitive remuneration to the right person, subject to an annual review. Please send a letter of application and CV to: hilary.netherwood@gmail.com . Closing date for application is 30th June 2024. All candidates will receive an acknowledgement . [Posted 14 June 2024 - Closing date 30 June 2024] |
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Accompanist for the Leighton Buzzard Festival Singers.
The Leighton Buzzard Festival Singers are looking for a new accompanist to play for our rehearsals, which take place on Mondays from 7.30-9.30 pm at St Barnabas Church in Leighton Buzzard. We perform at least two formal concerts each year, alternating between large-scale orchestral concerts and concerts with organ accompaniment. We are non-auditioning but aim for the highest possible standards, with a number of our members being very capable singers and musicians in their own right. The Choir is well-established in the local area, having been founded in 1951 to celebrate the Festival of Britain. Recent concerts have had audiences of around 200 people, and, in recent times, we have added to our schedule with visits to Southwark and St Edmundsbury Cathedrals. Fees: £70 per rehearsal. Concert fees to be negotiated. Auditions and interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on a Monday evening in late June/July, depending on availability, at St Barnabas Church. [Posted 7 June 2024 - Closing date 20 June 2024] |
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St Pauls Cathedral, London are seeking an Organist. As principal accompanist of the Cathedral Choir, you will play a varied and integral role, supporting the Director of Music in developing and maintaining a vision and house-style for performances of music in the Cathedral. With responsibility for the care, maintenance, and development of the five Cathedral organs, you will act as a champion for the instruments and their profiles, planning and coordinating the annual celebrity organ recital Series and having oversight of the Sunday organ recitals. Worship, liturgy and music are central to the life of St Paul’s Cathedral. To this end, we are seeking to appoint a first-class musician to join our internationally renowned music programme. You will assist the Director of Music with the training and auditioning of the Choristers and Probationers and will conduct the Cathedral Choir on a weekly basis and when required. You will line managing the Sub-Organist and Organ Scholar and support the work of the Artistic Director of Choral Partnerships and help develop the work of the Organ Partnerships Programme. Full details of the post including remuneration and application method can be found by visiting https://www.stpauls.co.uk/vacancies/organist [Posted 1 June 2024 - Closing date 16 June 2024] |
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The Bostock Singers wish to recruit an accompanist from September 2024. We are a 60+ strong mixed voice choir (SATB) based in Hartford, near Northwich in Cheshire. Founded in 2009, our membership is drawn from all over Cheshire from Widnes in the north, to Crewe in the south. We meet for rehearsals on Tuesdays (term-time only) from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at the Grange Junior School on Beechwood Avenue, Hartford where we indulge in high quality music making whilst having fun. The Bostock Singers have grown greatly in number over the past 3 years. We are an ambitious choir, driven by high standards, laughter and vocal excellence. Competitive festivals are important to us and are a key part of our performances. Anybody applying for this role would need to be willing to support this ethos and be available to accompany at such events. To find out more about our choir, please visit www.bostock-singers.co.uk. To apply for the role of accompanist for the Bostock Singers, please apply via this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?prevorigin=Marketing&origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAZ__pvRqH9UOEdKWko5M1JBMTFLQkZESzlBMUZPMEZLRy4u&analysis=false [Posted 1 June 2024 - Closing date 14 June 2024] |
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Blockley Ladies Choir (near Moreton-in-Marsh in Gloucestershire) are seeking to appoint a new piano accompanist. You will need to work with the Musical Director accompanying the choir on a weekly basis and for one or two concerts during the year. We currently meet on Tuesdays and roughly follow the school terms. We have between 20-30 members and sing an eclectic mix of music. This is a paid postition. If you are interested, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Gill Graham at gilliang983@gmail.com by Friday 28 June 2024. [Posted 1 June 2024 - Closing date 28 June 2024] |
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Taunton-based West Somerset Singers are a long-established, mixed-voice choir with approximately 30 members. We are looking for a piano accompanist to commence September 2024. The choir meets at the Parish Rooms, St George’s RC Church every Monday evening, 7.30pm – 9pm during the spring and autumn terms. An honorarium is paid. We would be delighted to hear from anyone who might be interested in this opportunity. All enquiries should be made by emailing choir Secretary, Mrs Chris Knapman, dknapman@onetel.com [Posted 21 May 2024] |
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St Edmundsbury Male Voice Choir seeks a piano accompanist for regular Thursday evening rehearsals in Bury St Edmunds and concerts at home, in other UK destinations, and on a bi-annual foreign tour to Hungary in early June 2025. Full details of the choir and it’s repertoire can be found on our website www.semvc.com, our Facebookng> and YouTube platforms. We seek an intuitive and instinctively fluent pianist equally at home with an electronic keyboard and across a wide range of repertoire styles including pop and classical as well as the great Welsh hymns which are the foundational core of male voice singing. We pay a fee for rehearsals and a higher fee for concerts. Details will be available to applicants invited to audition. Our process: [Posted 29 April 2024 - Closing date 31 May 2024] |
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Chagford Singers (Devon) are seeking to appoint a new accompanist for September 2024. The role will be to work closely with the Musical Director, accompanying the choir on a weekly basis, including when the MD is away and for some concerts and workshop. We are looking for a pianist with appropriate experience in playing for standard choral society repertoire. In the past five years, work has included: Beethoven’s Mass in C, Handel’s Zadok the Priest, Wood’s Fantasia on British Sea Songs, Haydn’s Missa Sancti Nicolai, Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit pour Noël, Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, Schubert’s Mass in G Major and Vivaldi’s Gloria. The Chagford Singers is a non-audition community choir in Chagford on Dartmoor. We meet on Wednesday evenings during term time for rehearsing and developing choral skills and prepare for two concerts and a workshop annually, sometimes in collaboration with other musical groups. Our aim is to make singing an enjoyable experience for all and to bring a wide repertoire to our audiences in a rural location. For more information about the choir and repertoire: https://www.chagfordsingers.co.uk/ Fees are £40 a session and travel expenses, as well as additional fees for concerts and other events. If interested please contact the Secretary, at chagfordsingers@icloud.com by the end of May and we will be in touch re the way forward. [Posted 25 April 2024 - Closing date 30 May 2024] |
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Portsmouth Choral Union is one of the leading amateur choirs in the South of England, and are seeking to appoint an Accompanist/Assistant Director of Music for September 2024, due to a career move by our present accompanist. Job Description. The person will have : Desirable: proficiency as an organist and continuo player, and vocal proficiency. Please send application to pcuchair1@gmail.com [Posted 14 April 2024 - Closing date 15 May 2024] |
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Wetherby Choral Society are seeking to appoint a new accompanist for September 2024. WCS is a non-auditioned SATB choir of 100 singers who perform four concerts each year with orchestra and professional soloists in Wetherby Parish Church. Our most recent concert celebrated 50 years since the founding of the choir with a performance of Vaughan-Williams Sea Symphony and a full list of concerts can be found on our web-site http://www.wetherbychoral.org.uk Rehearsals take place in Wetherby Parish Church on Monday evenings from 7.30-9.30p.m. from September to the end of June. We have been led by John Dunford for the last 31 years and his infectious enthusiasm and energy make rehearsals and performances entertaining, thrilling and memorable. We require someone that shares our love of the English choral tradition and who will relish the prospect of accompanying repertoire from the last 400 years. They should be a fluent pianist with good sight-reading and score-reading abilities, preferably with experience of the demands of choral accompaniment. Opportunities exist for playing continuo at concerts, though this is not essential. Short-listed candidates will be invited to accompany a regular rehearsal as part of the selection process. Remuneration and contract period are negotiable, and subject to an annual review. Please send a letter of application and CV to secretary@wetherbychoral.org.uk from whom full details about this position including remuneration are available. Closing date for application is May 18th. [Posted 11 April 2024 - Closing date 18 May 2024] |
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Vacancy for an accompanist: Radcliffe Ladies Choir was formed over thirty years ago and currently has around 30 members with a wide age range. Following the retirement of our accompanist, we are now in need of another one.
We are based in Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire and rehearse on Wednesday evenings. [Posted 11 April 2023] |
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Leeds Methodist Choir is looking for an accompanist for our rehearsals due to retirement. We are a well established classical choir of some 60 mixed voices with expected high standards. Our Musical Director is Daniel Rodriguez and you will be supported by him and the choir committee. Rehearsals commence in June until our performance in September. Our forthcoming programme includes Requiem by Durufle and Vivaldi’s Gloria. We rehearse at Wheeler Hall at Leeds Cathedral on Tuesday evenings from 7.15 to 9.15pm. We are looking for an enthusiastic rehearsal accompanist with relevant experience of working with amateur choirs. Remuneration is negotiable. Please send an expression of interest and CV to William Mainprize (Chair) at wmainprize@outlook.com [Posted 14 March 2024] |
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Accompanist wanted for Billericay Choral Society. We are based in Billericay, Essex (a 30 min train journey from Liverpool Street Station). We are a 40-strong mixed voice choir. We perform three to four concerts each year, covering a range of classical and contemporary choral works. The choir is non-auditioned but we aim for high standards. Our recent programmes have included: Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Chilcott’s Christmas Oratorio, and Rutter’s Gloria. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings (7.30pm-9.30pm) during term time at Billericay Methodist Church, a short walk from Billericay station. We perform at various venues in and around Billericay. We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled pianist. You should have good sight reading and be prepared to learn music ahead of rehearsals. Previous experience with amateur choirs is not essential. Score-reading ability is preferred by not essential. We would expect you to lead sectional rehearsal from the piano from time to time and occasionally lead a whole-choir rehearsal. It is not essential that you also play the organ, but it would open up other options for you at our concerts. Rehearsal and concert fees to be agreed as appropriate. The successful candidate can start in September or earlier in our summer term if available. Appointments will be made following a trial rehearsal and short interview. For further details or to apply for the position, please email Ed Sutton, Musical Director, at edsutton4@gmail.com[Posted 11 March 2024] |
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The Pink Singers is seeking a Choir Accompanist from September 2024. As the longest running LGBTQ+ choir in Europe, The Pink Singers was established in London in 1983 to march in London’s Gay & Lesbian Pride and we've been singing and marching ever since. We are an auditioned choir of 80-100 members with strong community connections. Though a community choir, we have a reputation for high standards of performance that we are keen to uphold and grow. We have a long standing relationship with large London venues such as Cadogan Hall, where we currently perform 2 concerts a year. We are a registered charity run by volunteers, and our aim is to share the joy of music within the LGBTQ+ community in the UK and around the world, and to promote and celebrate equality and diversity. More information including our charitable aims can be found on our website. https://www.pinksingers.co.uk/ - Closing date for applications 29 March 2024 Responsibilities
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Remuneration: Annual fee works out at £27 - 30/hrEmployment Type: Self-employed, fixed term contract Start date: September 2024
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| St Mary’s Church, in the Parish of Launceston, requires a well-qualified Organist & Choir Trainer with vision and enthusiasm for the post of Director of Music.
Personal Specification and requirements
As a church we are currently in vacancy, so we are looking for someone who can be a flexible part of our journey and help shape the future. The post holder is required to share a commitment and to fulfil all appropriate safeguarding training. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS Check. Remuneration: A fee in line with the RSCM will be negotiated with the successful candidate Recruitment process:To apply: Please send a full CV and covering letter to: Sue Tierney, PCC Secretary, Flat 2, Trevadlock Hall Park, Congdon's Shop, Launceston PL15 7PW Email: suetierney003@gmail.com by Monday 19 February 2024. Personal and professional references required Information regarding an interview will be sent to sort listed candidates Start Date: To be arranged with the successful candidate Please submit a full CV and covering letter indicating why you think you are suitable for this position. [Posted 14 February 2024 - Closing date 19 February 2024] |
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| Skipton Choral Society is looking for an accompanist due to relocation. Our well-established choir of around 60 mixed voices usually performs three concerts each year, covering a range of classical and more contemporary works. We are non-auditioning choir but strive for high standards and have performed many well-known choral works as well as some more unusual pieces. We are led by a highly competent and experienced MD, Robert Webb, a former choral scholar under Peter Philips (Tallis Scholars). Further details about the choir and examples of some of our past and future performances can be found on our website: https://skiptonchoralsociety.com/ We rehearse (with piano) in the truly excellent acoustic of Christ Church in the lovely North Yorkshire market town of Skipton on Monday evenings from 7– 9pm (during school term times). We usually perform there too, but not always; for example, we are scheduled to perform at Bolton Abbey Priory Church in May 2024 and Skipton Town Hall and Selby Abbey in December 2024. You should be an enthusiastic and skilled pianist who is a sensitive accompanist with relevant experience of working with amateur choirs. You should have good sight-reading and score-reading skills, and be willing to practice music in advance of rehearsals. A willingness to lead occasional sectional rehearsals from the keyboard would be an advantage, but is not essential. It is not necessary that candidates also be organists. For full details about this position, including remuneration, please visit: https://skiptonchoralsociety.com/accompanist.
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| Knaresborough Choral Society (KCS) are seeking to appoint a new Accompanist as soon as possible. We are a well-established SATB choir in the historic town of Knaresborough, with approximately 45 singers. We rehearse in Gracious Street Methodist Church, Knaresborough, on Thursday evenings during term-time, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Established for nearly 40 years, the society performs three concerts each year, covering a wide range of music. We are a non-auditioning Society but strive for high standards and are proud to have performed many of the great choral works. We also perform at numerous local and community events throughout the year.
We invite applications from ambitious and creative musicians. We are looking for an enthusiastic rehearsal accompanist with relevant experience of working with amateur choirs. A willingness to lead occasional sectional rehearsals from the piano/keyboard would be an advantage. Candidates who are also organists able to accompany us in concert venues as appropriate to the programme will be particularly welcome.
The Accompanist will be supported by the Musical Director and responsible to the choir committee.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to accompany a regular rehearsal during the first half of the Spring Term as part of the selection process.
Remuneration and contract period are negotiable, and subject to an annual review.
Please send a letter of application and CV to: Mrs. Sarah Turnbull, Chair, at knaresboroughchoralsociety@gmail.com. The closing date for applications is 31st January 2024.
For further information please see our website Knaresborough Choral Society , or contact Sarah as above
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Organist and/or Director of Music wanted for Great St Mary's Church, Sawbridge, Herts CM21 9AB. Music is a vital part of the life of Great St Mary’s, and is appreciated and valued highly by both the clergy and congregation. The church’s worship is liberal catholic in tradition with incense used on feast days. Our main Sunday morning service (9.30am) is a Parish Eucharist (Common Worship), often featuring David Thorne’s ‘Mass of St Thomas’, led by our adult robed choir, accompanied by the organ and occasionally, if appropriate, by the piano. Once a month, usually on the first Sunday of the month, the choir also sings for Choral Evensong which always features a sung set of canticles and an anthem. Part time post. Salaries will be based on an applicant’s past experience, the shape of the agreed role within the church, and guidance from the RSCM. Appointments will be made in accordance with the Church of England's 'Safer Recruitment' policy, and, as such, will involve a full DBS check. If you are interested and would welcome an informal conversation about the role and its opportunities, please contact: Father Simon Vivian (Vicar, Sawbridgeworth) Tel: 01279 723719 A fuller desciption of the role and church can be found HERE [Posted 4 September 2023] |
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| Accompanist needed for Pontyclun Ladies Singers (formerly Cantorion Pontyclun).We rehearse on Tuesday evenings, with a couple of concerts per term. PAID POSITION.We need a great player with friendly disposition to join us. Please contact Fran on 07917 570430 for further information. [Posted 13 March 2023] |
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Accompanist for Reading Lunchtime Choir. Reading Lunchtime Choir is looking for an accompanist to start as soon as possible. We are an SATB choir, rehearsing 12 noon to 1pm on Wednesdays at Park United Reform Church, Reading. We sing a wide selection of music, from classical to popular and are led by professional choral conductor, Hannah Towndrow. Please reply to admin@readinglunchtimechoir.org.uk with CV. [Posted 19 October 2022] |
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| Alma Singers, Great Barford, Bedfordshire are seeking a new Choir Accompanist.
The choir is a ladies’ community choir which has three sections. The
choir sings light music- popular, songs from the shows, folk, some
sacred songs- essentially music which our audiences would recognise.
The choir has been in existence for the last twelve years and meets on
Monday evenings. We usually perform twice or three times a year for
local charities. The choir is in a position to pay a modest allowance
to anyone who takes on a role with us. In the first instance please
phone the Chair Pat Martin-Moran on 01234 870198.
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Francesca Massey, MA (Cantab), PGDip (RNCM), FRCO Based in Rochester, Kent, Francesca has 20 years’ experience of working with choirs as a singer, rehearsal pianist, organist and conductor, ranging from Cathedral Choirs (most recently as Director of Music at Rochester Cathedral) to amateur Chamber Choirs and Choral Societies (currently as Guest Conductor of the Cranbrook Choral Society). She is looking for a good-standard Chamber Choir or Choral Society in Kent or Central/South-East London to direct on either a stand-in or permanent basis www.francesca-massey.org |
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Dominic Lo is a young and enthusiastic Musical Director based in Finsbury Park, London. After graduation, Dominic found his experience coaching musical theatre ensembles to be invaluable as a choir leader. He has worked with experienced singers and amateurs alike and always pushes his groups for their best performances whilst still ensuring rehearsals are fun and exhilarating for choir members. He has run Singspiration Choir in Halifax, Tintagel Voices in Sheffield, Tuneless Choir in Ramsbottom, founded Bluebell Wood Singers in Rotherham and plays dep piano for the Kaos Signing Choir in London. Website: https://dominiclo.wixsite.com/dominiclomusician/choirs Email: dominiclo@hotmail.co.uk Mobile: 07835243335
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Shari-Ann Bolton is an experienced Organist and Director of Music looking for a suitable position willing to relocate please contact me either shariann.bolton@gmail.com or Tel 07595484821
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Tobias Patrick Wolf FRSA is an award-winning German conductor, composer, and educator. As Music Director of The King’s Philharmonic Wind Orchestra and a number of choirs in the North East of Scotland, he brings with his explosive energy the challenging repertoire to be performed at the highest level – here in the UK, but also as Guest Conductor on the European mainland and around the world. Tobias conducts at the University of Aberdeen and has taken part in a top 3 UK chart album with Royal wedding composer Professor Paul Mealor. He has appeared on Classic FM and on German radio and television. Only in his late twenties, he has performed around the globe, several times for the Royal family, including HM The Queen and HRH Prince Charles. Tobias is offering his services as Conductor or Music Director for both choirs and instrumental ensembles of any kind. Based in Aberdeen, enquiries welcome from all over Scotland. More information and contact: www.tpwolf.com
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Daniel Collins is a professional singer and conductor, based between London and Milton Keynes, who is looking for conducting and choral directing work. He runs his own concert series in North London (http://www.musicfor.co.uk) and deps as a conductor in and around London alongside his busy schedule with The Sixteen. He is trained in choral and orchestral conducting, and is a conductor, singer, pianist and organist. Short term, flexible concert work/church work ideal to fit with work schedule: very happy to dep at the last minute. He has sung in cathedrals and London churches since he was a chorister, so is familiar with all types of liturgy. email: decmusic@gmail.com phone: 07880 705909
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James Lloyd Thomas MA FRCO FTCL GTCL LRAM recently moved back to the UK after being DoM at Harrow International School Hong Kong and then Organist/Choirmaster at Nelson Cathedral NZ, seeks conducing and choral directing work in the Midlands area. Huge amount of experience with choirs of every shape and size, and in depth knowledge of the repertoire for youth, chamber and larger choirs and choral societies; also an experienced orchestral conductor. Has performed on radio and TV in three continents. Relaxed but purposeful approach and a sense of humour often apparent! Also works as an accompanist - organ, piano and harpsichord (has own instrument) For more details email James Thomas <jlt0031@gmail.com>
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Dr Robin Harrison PhD BMus(Hons)/GradRNCM FNCM ARCO LTCL DipLCM PGCE(QTS) MISM is a trained by ABCD as a choral conductor and has directed Gospel, Pop, Classical, Church and Musical Theatre Choirs throughout his career, amateur and professional. He is trained vocally (ongoing) by a Carnegie Hall Opera Soloist, also by a former Director of National Youth Choir of Great Britain and by a Nashville Pop Vocal Coach. All styles are therefore part of his offering and to the highest levels. Robin is conservatoire trained (RNCM), has piano, singing, organ and composition diplomas, and is an academy teacher for the Royal College of Organists. He has been Director of Music at leading independent schools in the UK and internationally, as well as having taught undergraduates at the RNCM. His approach is entirely holistic. www.the-maestro-online.com
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Robert Mingay-Smith is an organist, singer and choral director. He began his musical career as an organist at the age of 14 and completed the ABRSM Organ Diploma for performance at the age of 19. In 1998 he became Director of Music at St Peter’s Church in Brandon, Suffolk after which he commenced his studies in organ, voice and bassoon at Trinity College of Music, London. Robert graduated with a BMUS (Hons) in 2005. During his career, Robert has held choral scholarships at both St Edmundsbury Cathedral and St Martin-in-the-fields, and posts as Assistant Director of Music at the Old Royal Naval College Chapel, Greenwich, and St. Michael’s Cornhill, London. From 2009 to 2013 Robert was a member of the British vocal ensemble VOCES8 with whom he toured world-wide. During his time with the ensemble they recorded six CDs including the Bach Motets and Aces High. Robert performs regularly as an organ soloist in the UK and at many of London’s churches and cathedrals. He has performed in concerts improvising alongside Naji Hakim and most recently gave his debut recital at Notre-Dame Cathedrale, Paris. He is a founder member of the flute & organ duo INVERSION, alongside the award-winning flautist Ruth Stockdale with whom he tours internationally. Robert founded the Square Mile Music Series and is artistic director of the new ensemble Seraphim; both of which are based at St Mary-at-Hill Church, London where Robert is the Director of Music, a post he has held since 2007. Robert is also Director of Music at St John the Baptist, Wimbledon. Please contact Robert Mingay-Smith, Musical Director/Conductor/accompanist, London based. Visit www.robertmingay-smith.com or email robertmingaysmith@icloud.com
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My name is Elaine Cox. . I gained a Diploma in Choral Direction (equivalent) and have conducting experience of a wide range of music and different choirs. Versatile and enthusiastic. Preferred area of operation is Reading / West Berkshire / South Oxfordshire. Accompanist needed where required. Voluntary considered. Please contact: Elaine Cox Email: siccarpt@gmail.com Phone: 07766 780549.
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Christopher Ebbern DipABRSM, ATCL (Distinction) Pianist, Organist & Baritone is searching for a Director of Music/Organist and Choir Master/Organist position in the East Midlands area. Happy playing for both traditional and contemporary services. Can lead and accompany choir practices and music group practices. Currently works as a music teacher in schools, privately and conducts and accompanies choirs. For more information contact Chris Ebbern: Mob: 07792089104 Web: www.pianovoce.co.uk Email: chris_ebbern@yahoo.co.uk
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Julian Whittaker is an experienced choral conductor and has recently moved to Gloucester, to take up the post of Director of Music at the Crypt School, which is a boys’ grammar school. He runs a flourishing choir and is experienced in working with young voices-particularly boys. He has also conducted two choral societies and conducted all the key large choral works including Faure Requiem, Britten St Nicolas, Armed man, Nelson mass, Pergolesi Magnificat and many others. He has conducted two chamber choirs and worked on the key British part songs, madrigal and unaccompanied repertoire. He was also been assistant conductor, accompanist and voice trainer for the Cheshire Youth Choir. I now sing with both the Gloucester Choral Society and St Cecilia Singers. He is now looking to take on an established chamber choir or choral society within around 30 miles radius of Gloucester. Email Julian Whittaker jwhittaker@crypt.gloucs.sch.uk
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David Fawcett is an enthusiastic and inspiring professional choir trainer, musical director, conductor and choral composer. Recently relocated to Swanage, Dorset after 26 years leading one of London's largest and most adventurous choral societies. Now looking for new opportunities to work with choirs, both church and secular, in Dorset and the southwest. Available for workshops (including those featuring his own compositions), come and sing / other one-off choral events, and deputising, as well as permanent engagements. Also an organist and accompanist (ARCO). email: david.fawcett@rocketmail.com / website: www.davidfawcettcomposer.com
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Paul Wardell, BMus(Hons), MEd, PGCE, ARCO, NPQH, Fellow of the ISM. Experienced conductor and musical director with over 40 years working with choirs, choral societies, musical theatre and G & S groups (including children's choirs and youth theatre). Available for freelance work in the mid/north Wales, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire region. Telephone 07867 943810 / 01686 628803. Email p.wardell1@btinternet.com
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Prof. Andrew M.Williamson BA FCII FCIPD Dip C Mus. An appropriately experienced and qualified amateur musician, recently retired to the Thanet Area, is offering his non-stipendiary services to help local churches develop their music in worship, especially those wishing to combine the best of traditional and modern compositions. For further details, and to contact, please visit: http://minimconsulting.branded.me
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David Simmonds an experienced choral director and Member of the Association of British Choral Directors, living near Bath. I am also a choral singer, singing the RSCM Voices West and New Bristol Voices and a composer. I would like to direct an SATB choir to perform music from the past 500 years. I have a particular interest in British music of the Tudor period and of the 20th & 21st Centuries, with a special love of the music of Herbert Howells. My approach to choral direction is to work as a team of equals, to enable singing to be an enjoyable, rewarding and pleasurable experience for all; no choir sings well under a tyrannical and bad tempered director. I am not a pianist or an organist so I would require an experienced accompanist to work with me. Email: david@davidsimmondsassociates.co.uk or phone 07802 873567
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Robert Bunting, An an experienced choral conductor who has recently moved to the Cambridge area and looking for a directorship with an SATB choir. My approach would be to sing everything from William Byrd to George Gershwin and find innovative ways of reaching out into the community through workshops, collaborations and creative programming. Email burnside79@virginmedia.com
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Charlie Swift is a determined and highly organised individual, with a strong work ethic, and proven ability to manage projects, strict budgets and time scales and a Musical Director with experience delivering high profile projects. www.charlieswift.com
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Dr. Timothy Mount is professor emeritus at Stony Brook University, one of the leading music schools in the U.S., where he conducted and taught masters and doctoral choral conducting. He is also on the roster of the Fulbright Specialist program in choral music and choral conducting. The Specialist program places senior scholars in positions at overseas universities for residencies of 2-6 weeks. Fulbright pays the specialist a stipend and travel expenses. The host institution pays living expenses while in residence. The program is a wonderful opportunity for colleges and universities to sponsor a guest choral conductor/teacher at very little cost. More about the program can be seen at: http://www.cies.org/programs-us-scholars-specialist/program-information Please contact Dr. Mount at timmount@gmail.com for resume, biography, repertoire list, discography, and further information. Dr Mount is also available for guest conducting and sabbatical leave positions
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Elizabeth Edwards Dip Mus Ed RSAMD, LRAM ( Pfte T) LTCL (PfteT) LGSM ( Singing T) LLCM ( Singing P) PGCE FISM. Would love to lead a small/medium sized choir in the Thirsk/Northallerton/Darlington area – ladies, male, SATB . From beginners to advanced in standard. Experienced teacher, conductor, accompanist, performer. See my website www.E-for-Entertainment.co.uk or phone 07502221887 for more information.
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Ed Bonner With a high-pedigree choral background (King's College, Cambridge) and now working as a professional musical director, vocal coach and singer (English National Opera), I am interested in opportunities for choral conducting, chorus mastering and vocal coaching. Currently working with choral societies Jubilate and Songbyrds, I bring a dynamic and knowledgeable approach to all my work, using aspects of vocal technique, movement, the Alexander Technique and humour to instruct and inspire my fellow musicians. My experience of choral music, art song and opera is particularly wide-ranging. I am London-based and am interested in remunerated positions only, except in exceptional circumstances. Contact Ed Bonner email: ejbonner@googlemail.com
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Stephen Partridge A young conductor with experience with both choral and instrument conducting. I am about to commence my third of training at a conservatoire and currently study conducting with Danielle Rosina. I have over 5 years of teaching experience, with much success with both adults and children. I can conduct any genre required although i do have a particular interest in both light music and musical theatre. I am, as you would assume, very much at the beginning of my career and am under no illusion that i am the worlds best conductor! I do, however, put my self fully into everything i do and have very high musical standards and feel i can bring freshness to any ensemble or musical theatre company who wants me. Fees are very much negotiable, so please contact me with any enquiries you may have. Stephen Partridge email: sppartridge355@btinternet.com or Tel: 0796 3894 282
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Qualified and experienced choir master based in Hertford is looking for a choir. I moved last year from The Netherlands to the UK for love and I miss the music. I left a beautiful Roman Catholic choir and a funeral choir in Holland. Since 1992 I conducted a varied numbers of choirs: Protestant, Greek orthodox, chamber music, a-cappella, world music, Taize. I have a lot of experience with vocal training and I am very creative and an enthusiastic choir builder, using theatre techniques. I am based in Hertford. You can contact me via facebook. https://www.facebook.com/rinsche.huizing
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Lorraine Cowburn MD for Leeds People's choir. Energetic and experienced leader and music educator. 20 years experience in community music and 4 years experience leading choirs. Happy to run regular groups or one off workshops in a range of settings. Also available for commission of original works and new arrangements for existing pieces. Based in Headingley Leeds West Yorkshire. Please email joylorrainecowburn@gmail.com
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David Oldfield Experienced professional choir trainer and RSCM examiner (RCO qualified) available for choir training/choral conducting work in Greater Portsmouth area. Email davidoldfield678@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01883 623728 07463 960905
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Paolo Buttaboni 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
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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.
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Ben Pinnow is a South Wales based choral conductor, accompanist and musical educator, Ben graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama with a Masters in Choral Conducting where he received the Busenhart-Morgan-Evans Choral Conducting Bursary – awarded by the Worshipful Company of Singers. Ben is currently the musical director for newly formed professional choir, Seren Singers as well as City Voices Bristol, Roath Community Chorus and Opera in Situ which aims to bring opera into the community. As well as this, Ben is assistant musical director for Cwmbach Male Choir and Canton Chorus. He is also available to run choral workshops and 'Come and Sing' days and is much in demand as an accompanist. He can be reached by telephone on 07843669457 or email: benjapin@gmail.com
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Robert Allan is an experienced professional pianist and organist looking for freelance work in London. Excellent sight-reader, versatile, reliable and down-to-earth. Contact: robertallan77@gmail.com, 07795034424 |
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Simon Brackenborough. Experienced pianist, 39, based in south London. Available for choral accompaniment work on ad-hoc or regular basis. Have played with various amateur choirs, comfortable in a variety of styles from popular to classical. Contact on sbrackenborough@gmail.com. |
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Paolo Buttaboni - Experienced, professional piano accompanist available: Classical, Choral, Gospel, Jazz and Musical. London-Greater London area. Contact: Paolo 07826 439043 or pbuttaboni@yahoo.co.uk
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John Eagles. Well-qualified and experienced organist and choirmaster (M.Mus, FRCO (DipCHD)) seeks position of Director of Music (or equivalent) at an Anglican church with potential for maintaining or developing a high standard of liturgical performance within the framework of a supportive and collaborative ministry. Preferred locations: north-west London, Hertfordshire/Buckinghamshire borders. Please contact John EaglesTel: 01895 753271. Email: johnr.eagles@yahoo.co.uk
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Anthony Merryweather, an experienced and reliable accompanist is available for concerts, exams, choral society rehearsals, music festivals and recordings. Piano and Organ. London and Home Counties. Sometimes available at short notice. More info at www.mraccompanist.co.uk 07712 833705
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| Gina Eason - Enthusiastic and capable lady organist and choir director with many years experience seeks both permanent position and opportunity to become a member of a team and church family at church near her home in Dorking/Reigate area. Gina Eason email: keyboardistic@aol.com Tel: 01306611404 | |||
Choirs seeking Singers - please visit British Choirs on the Net facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/britishchoirs |
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