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

Please email details of any choral vacancies to Phillip Tolley

Please also remember to email me when you have filled these posts so that you do not continue to receive applications after the event.

Musical Director: Spelthorne Choral Society. Spelthorne Choral Society, based in Staines-upon-Thames, is the foremost choir in the borough of Spelthorne.   Founded in 1920 and originally named Ashford Choral Society, we have welcomed members from Staines, Ashford, and beyond for over a century.   Currently formed of fifty singers, Spelthorne Choral Society are an enthusiastic and friendly group of people who love singing.  We are a mixed ability, non-auditioned choir with some support from bursary members.

The choir performs three/four concerts per season during the period of September to early-July.   The choir performs major choral works, as well as lesser-known works, to the highest standards, often alongside professional soloists with a variety of piano, organ, brass and orchestral accompaniment.​

Our Musical Director is sadly leaving us after 12 very successful and happy years and we are inviting applications for a new MD to start in January 2027 (or a date to be agreed). We are seeking an inspiring and talented Musical Director with a great sense of fun to lead our choir forward.  You will work alongside our Accompanist and with the support of the choir committee.  This is a paid role and the successful candidate will be advised of the fee after interview.
We meet at: Our Lady of the Rosary School Park Avenue, Staines upon Thames, TW18 2EF Mondays at 7.30pm 

Further details of the role and how to apply can be found on our website www.spelthornechoralsociety.com

 [Posted 6 October 2026]

Choir Leaders - Great Yorkshire Chorus, West Yorkshire

We are looking for inspiring, highly musical Choir Leaders to launch new Great Yorkshire Chorus choirs across West Yorkshire from 2027. You'll lead a weekly rehearsal, teach arrangements by ear, build a strong musical and social community, and lead your choir in performances throughout the year. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident musician who loves working with adult singers and wants to combine musical excellence with a genuinely inclusive and enjoyable choir experience.

The Choir Leader Role: As a Choir Leader you will lead your own Great Yorkshire Chorus choir in weekly evening rehearsals during term time and performances. It will be your job to create a welcoming and positive atmosphere and help singers of all musical abilities develop their skills and work together to achieve a high musical standard. What makes a great GYC Choir Leader? We're looking for musicians who can communicate music clearly, inspire confidence and bring out the very best in their singers. You'll be equally comfortable demonstrating a vocal part, playing a chord progression on the keyboard, breaking down a tricky harmony, encouraging a nervous singer and getting a room full of people excited about performing. Most importantly, you'll understand that a great choir is about both the music and the people.

For more information and a full job description please visit our website: https://www.greatyorkshirechorus.co.uk/dbpage.php?pg=news

 [Posted 5 October 2026]

Capital Connection seek a new Musical Director. We're looking for a Musical Director to lead that community into its next chapter. Our current Director – Debi Cox, is moving for personal reasons to a different part of the country after over 20 years as our MD. She is committed to supporting our search for the right candidate and to enable a smooth transition.

Capital Connection is a female barbershop chorus based in Harrow, West London. We've been singing together since 1975 — 50 years of weekly rehearsals, Christmas shows, community singouts and annual competition at the LABBS National Chorus Finals. We have also taken part in local charity events, and competitions including Bournemouth Music Festival and the International Eisteddfod. Our current membership is around 35 singers, and we are proud of the warm, committed community we've built.

This is a contracted Musical Director position, starting from June 2027 (or earlier by agreement). You'll lead our weekly rehearsals every Wednesday evening in Harrow, direct the chorus at Convention, Christmas shows and community singouts, and work with our established Music and Performance Teams to develop our repertoire and stage presence.
You'll have real support around you: Assistant MD(s), Section Leaders, a Music Team and Performance Team, plus periodic guest coaches. You report to the Management Committee and are part of the Performance Management Sub-Committee.

We're not looking for someone who will walk in and tear everything up. Capital Connection has a strong culture — friendly, hard-working, and serious about singing — and we want an MD who will respect that while helping us grow. Experience directing a chorus or ensemble is preferred, but barbershop experience isn't essential. What matters more is that you're a skilled musician who genuinely enjoys working with amateur singers and can bring out the best in a group.

We compete at LABBS Convention each year and have placed consistently in the top 10. We'd love to do better. But we also do community singouts, an annual Christmas show and the occasional charity event — and we care about all of it.

ESSENTIAL

1. Strong musicianship and a good ear
2. Patience, warmth and the ability to communicate effectively with amateur singers
3. Ability to commit to weekly Wednesday evening rehearsals in Harrow
4. Ability to travel to annual Convention (late October/early November) and occasional retreats

DESIRABLE

1. Experience directing a chorus, choir or ensemble
2. Experience in barbershop or close-harmony singing
3. Familiarity with competition-style performance and adjudication
4. Experience working alongside a performance or music team

This is a contracted position. Fees are negotiable and will be agreed with the right candidate. Travel to Convention and retreat, accommodation and Convention registration fees are covered. The successful candidate will be required to hold a current DBS certificate in line with our safeguarding policy.

1. Job advert published: October 2026
2. Application deadline: 30 November 2026
3. We would like the new MD in post by 30 June 2027 at the latest, although an earlier start would be considered.

You can download a copy of the application form from our website
https://www.capitalconnection.org.uk

 [Posted 5 October 2026 - Closing date 30 November 2026]

A new Musical Director is sought for N-Choir from January 2027. We are a vibrant, exciting and friendly ‘upper voice’ community choir with 80 members of all ages. We sing in a variety of styles, with amazing harmonies. From pop and musical theatre to classic Christmas tunes and everything in between.

The choir rehearses in Bramhall, Stockport on Monday nights from 7:30 – 9:15 during term time. We have a strong social and community focus, and we are a registered charity. We have lots of fun at rehearsals but also like to be pushed and we have tackled some challenging pieces in our repertoire.

We perform two big concerts a year with the whole choir (Summer and Christmas) but smaller groups from within the choir sing for local charity events on invitation.

The choir seeks an inspiring and supportive Musical Director to work with this fabulous group of singers. Salary is £120 per rehearsal and £240 for concerts, paid half termly by invoice and reviewed annually.

www.n-choir.com   Youtube   

Please contact Lynne Sarkissian (Choir Secretary) on nchoir.info@gmail.com for further information or to express an interest in the post.

 [Posted 5 October 2026 - Closing date 31 October 2026]

Reading Lunchtime Choir is looking for a new conductor/music director from January 2027 as our current music director is moving away from the area.

We are looking for someone who:
- Brings enthusiasm for amateur singing to rehearsals
- Enjoys working with people of mixed ability
- Has experience of conducting community/school choirs
- Understands that enjoyment of the rehearsals is key
- Can plan appropriate programmes
- Can work with a friendly and enthusiastic committee
- Can provide learning aids as required

The choir, which is a registered charity, was founded around 30 years ago by a group of people associated with Reading University. There are still several founding members in the choir, which is mainly made up of people well into their retirement.
- We are an SATB community choir
- We have 25-30 regular singers, who do not all read music.
- Repertoire - we sing a wide variety of music, classical and popular
- We have a professional accompanist
- Concerts: we have two informal lunchtime concerts each year
- We rehearse weekly in term times on Wednesdays from 12 to 13.30 at Park United Reform Church in Reading

Remuneration is paid monthly in arrears by bank transfer.
Please apply to admin@readinglunchtimechoir.org.uk with CV by 16 November 2026.

 [Posted 5 October 2026 - Closing date 16 November 2026]

 [Posted 5 October 2026 - Closing date 21 October 2026.]

 [Posted 5 October 2026]

Battle Community Singers seek an Inspiring Choir Leader / Musical Director. We meeting in the Emmanuel Centre, Battle, weekly on Wednesdays 7.00pm till 9.00pm during term times. We are a friendly non-audition community choir of approx. 30 members singing a mixture of music from folk to Abba. Our goal is to improve as singers, support each other and enjoy the buzz of performing.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing, energetic, talented musician with a skill for bringing people together. We are looking for someone who is warm and has the ability to create an uplifting learning environment. We would also like a Leader who can differentiate for the mixed musical ability of our members and encourages progression. Previous experience would be of a great benefit. You will need to be able to teach vocal arrangements and harmonies to a mixed ability of singers. You will need to be able to support rehearsals with pitch notes using the piano or keyboard. You will prepare the choir for local performances and community events each year.

Compensation: Negotiable depending on experience

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to our choir secretary at secbattlecommunitysingers@gmail.com

 [Posted 5 October 2026 - Closing date 30 January 2027]

Cromwell Singers are looking to appoint a new MD for April 2027 following the retirement of Trevor Defferd after 6 years with the choir. During Trevor’s tenure the choir has gone from strength to strength and has achieved a reputation for good quality and highly enjoyable concerts. 

Cromwell Singers, https://cromwell18.wixsite.com/cromwell is a community choir of c.50 singers drawn from areas in and around Newbury, with a very supportive and active committee.   Our goals are to develop our abilities, enjoy ourselves and raise money for local charities. We have been doing this for 50 years and recently celebrated in an anniversary concert in July 2026 and now need a new MD to help us to continue to achieve these goals.

We rehearse on Tuesday evenings in Speen Hall, in Newbury and perform in venues in and around Newbury.  Our usual repertoire is wide including musical theatre, folk, traditional English, classical and more.
We perform three major concerts per year in early December, late March/early April and early July with rehearsals during term time from September to July. We would be happy to share recordings of our concerts to give candidates a better feel for what we do.

MD’s fees are negotiable, based on 3 concerts and approximately 36 rehearsals per year, plus miscellaneous related tasks (see also attached overview assumptions), paid monthly. Please note our current fees cover an MD who also plays in rehearsals, without an accompanist (although we use an accompanist for concerts). Fees are reviewed annually in line with RPI. This will be a self-employed, freelance position.

Applications are invited for this post by October 21st 2026.  Applications received after this date may not be considered.
For further information and to apply please contact the secretary Murrie Jackson on email murrie@ackery.me.uk . Please also see below for greater information regarding this post.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Jim Clark on email jim.clark@gmx.co.uk. In addition, you are also very welcome to contact our current MD, Trevor, on email trevordefferd@hotmail.co.uk for an MD’s view of the choir.
We look forward to hearing from you.

 [Posted  24 September 2026 - Closing date 21 October 2026]

Associate Music Director - St Anselm's Church, Kensington, London SE11

£31,500 FTE | 12 + 4 hours per week | November 2026 | Permanent (with possible renegotiation of hours after 1 year)

St Anselm's is a vibrant, multicultural church where music is central to worship and community life. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic musician to support our diverse programme of choirs, children's and youth music, worship and community music. The Associate Director of Music will have particular responsibility for our choirfor secondary-aged children.

The extra 4 hours in the role are guaranteed for the first year, to cover some responsibilities for the Director of Music during maternity leave as well as the first year of a new adult choral scholarship scheme. The hours will be reviewedat the end of this time.

We are looking for someone with strong keyboard and choir-directing skills, as well as management and teaching capability, experience of church music, and the ability to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds. This is a Christian ministry role and there is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be a practising Christian.

Deadline: Sunday 11th October. Application form and pack available to download on our website here: Associate Director of Music — St Anselm's Church, Kennington

 [Posted  18 September 2026 - Closing date 11 November 2026]

Musical Director - The Woodland Singers, Rugby. The Woodland Singers is a non-auditioned SSA ladies choir in Rugby, Warwickshire, established about 60 years ago. We’re looking for an inspirational Music Director to lead us from January 2027.

Are you welcoming and approachable? A confident communicator with a sense of fun? Are you enthusiastic about choirs and choir music, preferably with some experience of leading a choir or willingness to train? Able to lead, inspire and motivate choir members of different ages and abilities? You will be responsible for planning rehearsals, choosing music and conducting 3-4 concerts per year. Practices are held from 7.30-9.30pm on Thursday nights during term-time (excluding half-term).
There is an honorarium paid termly. The role is self-employed. For a full job description and supporting information please visit our website www.woodlandsingers.co.uk Trial sessions for shortlisted candidates: evening of Thursday 5 November 2026

 [Posted  16 September 2026 - Closing date 1 November 2026]

Chapel en le Frith Ladies Choir is looking to appoint a Musical Director with effect from late September 2026. The Choir has approximately 40 members and was founded over 50 years ago. We love to sing a wide range of music, from Medieval to Modern, with and without music copies. We hold three concerts per year including the Buxton Fringe, where we have been Highly Commended for the past two years. We also perform at several community events during the year.
We hold rehearsals at Chapel en le Frith Town Hall, SK23 0HP on Monday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30.
We are looking for someone enthusiastic, with an outgoing personality, an excellent knowledge of music and ideally some experience of leading a choir. 

If you are interested in the position or require further information please contact Pamela Walklate (Treasurer),email pamelawalklate@aol.com with a brief resume and contact details. We are a very welcoming group and would love to have you join us!

 [Posted  7 September 2026]

Musical Director of Cantiones Choir. Cantiones Choir, established in 1982 in Oswestry, Shropshire, is an enthusiastic and committed mixed choir of between 35 and 40 voices. The choir rehearses on Tuesday evening from 7.30 – 9.30pm in Oswestry and has a regular accompanist. New members are auditioned and good sight-reading skills are expected.

The choir is looking for someone who:

·         Is a trained musician with a passion for choral singing who is confident conducting a variety of repertoire

·         Can further develop the choir’s vocal technique and ensemble work

·         Is enthusiastic and able to challenge the choir with new ideas

·         Has good organisational skills, including forward planning for concerts and compiling rehearsal schedules

·         Is willing to work with the committee as to the future musical direction of the choir

·         Is a good communicator

·         Has been, or is willing to be, DBS checked

Further information about the choir and examples of past concerts are available on our website: www.cantiones.org.uk- please note that a new website is under construction. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and to lead a short rehearsal session with the choir in the Spring Term 2027. The successful candidate will ideally take up their role from May 2027 to work with the choir to perform a light summer programme in July 2027. A September 2027 start date may also be possible

REMUNERATION

Dependent on experience, in the region of £600 per term, with additional concert fees.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be in the form of a current CV and a supporting letter, explaining why you feel you are the right person to take on the role of Cantiones MD. Send your application by email to: Annabel Gittins (Chair) -asagitti36@gmail.com

 [Posted  4 September 2026 - Closing date 30 October 2026]

The Avon and Somerset Police Community Male Voice Choir are seeking a replacement for their Musical Director, who will be moving on to take up a post closer to his home.

Our choir has been established for over fifty years and is approximately forty-five strong and growing, the members comprising a blend of retired Police Force personnel and members of the public. We sing four-part harmony and our repertoire includes traditional folk songs, pop classics, spirituals, sacred music and songs from musical theatre. We perform concerts throughout Somerset, South Gloucester, Bristol and Bath, approximately once a month, raising money for various charities. Our rehearsals take place on Monday evenings at the Police Headquarters in Portishead. The post requires a person with a first-class knowledge of music and ideally some previous experience of leading a choir. Familiarity with the kind of music we sing would also be an asset, as would a willingness to introduce and teach new music to the choir, the majority of whose members do not read music. That person should have good keyboard skills, show leadership and the ability to communicate, have a stage presence and an outgoing personality. The aim will always be to rehearse and perform to a high standard for every concert.

The holder of the post is self-employed and details will be revealed to applicants on enquiry. Applicants will be invited to attend a rehearsal and lead the choir in a number of our pieces so that a mutual assessment may be made. If you are interested in this role, you should contact the Secretary, Frank Edgeller, at fedge44@sky.com or by telephone on 07547 681451

[Posted 25 July 2026]

Leicestershire Music is seeking an experienced and visionary Youth Choir Director to establish, lead, and grow our new youth choir (secondary aged pupils). This is a unique opportunity to shape a choir from the ground up—developingits artistic identity, building membership, and creating a vibrant, inclusive musical singing community.

This is a self-employed annual contract

In return for delivering 30 x weekly rehearsals during term time and 24 hours for planning and outreach we will pay £2760 in total (to be invoiced termly) – there will also be additional renumeration for a minimum of 3 concerts per yearand 2 meetings.

Rehearsals will be on a Monday in term time from 5:00 – 6:30pm in a central Leicester location (Haymarket Theatre).

https://leicestershiremusichub.org/news/2026/07/join-us-youth-choir-director-vacancy

[Posted 17 July 2026]

All Saints’ church, our historic parish church in Croughton, is seeking a volunteer or emerging music leader to help establish and lead a new church choir.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys choral music and is looking for a meaningful and rewarding musical role within a supportive parish setting.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who would be interested in:
• Leading choir rehearsals.
• Directing music during services.
• Helping to build a welcoming choir for singers of all ages and experience levels.

The commitment would involve approximately two to three services per month, with rehearsal scheduling arranged flexibly and collaboratively. Holidays and rest periods would of course be guaranteed and respected.

Whilst this is a primarily volunteer-led project, we are able to offer remuneration in line with — or above — current RSCM guidance for comparable rural church music posts. Exact arrangements can be discussed according to experience and availability.

This role would provide an excellent opportunity to build experience in music leadership, conducting, and community engagement within a flexible, welcoming, and low-pressure environment, whilst making a meaningful contribution to parish life and worship through music.

All Saints’ Church offers a home with an encouraging environment for someone wishing to develop a choir. Alongside our historic church building —included in Britain’s Thousand Best Churches and known for its nationally significant medieval wall paintings— we are fortunate to have a warm and active congregation, which is what makes us truly special.

We can offer you:
• The support of our professionally trained Organist.
• Existing singers within the congregation eager to participate.
• A successful Benefice Choir drawing singers from neighbouring villages.
• Close links with our Church Primary School and its active music group.
• Administrative support from the parish team, allowing the choirmaster to focus primarily on music.

We believe strongly that singing has the power to bring people of all ages together, nurture confidence, and enrich parish life. We are looking for someone who can help our community rediscover the joy of singing together.

If you would be willing to circulate this opportunity among your organisation, we would be extremely grateful. I have also enclosed a flyer advertising the role.

Informal enquiries and visits are warmly welcomed.

For further information, please contact:
The Reverend George Frost
Email: rev@gfrost.name
Phone: 01869 810 903

[Posted 12 June 2026]

ALVINGTON SINGERS - MUSICAL DIRECTOR VACANCY

The Alvington Singers are a chamber choir based in Kingsbridge, Devon.  The choir was formed in 1985 and has been performing around the local area and beyond ever since, with a loyal following.

Our repertoire covers a wide range of sacred and secular music including well-known choral classics as well as more unusual pieces that we like to champion. We are usually accompanied with piano or organ but sometimes perform with a small orchestra or musical ensemble and also sing acapella. Recent performances have included Fauré - ‘Requiem’, Eric Whitacre - ‘Hope, Faith, Life, Love’, Britten - ‘Rejoice in the Lamb’ and in the past Chilcott - ‘Little Jazz Mass’, Ola Gjeilo - ‘Sunrise Mass’, Haydn - ‘Little Organ Mass’ and Vivaldi - ‘Gloria’ as well as shorter pieces by composers as varied as Thomas Tallis, Duruflé and Finzi, amongst many others.

Rehearsals take place in term-time on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Methodist Church Hall in Kingsbridge, and we usually take a break between late June and early September, sometimes with one or two extra rehearsals over the Summer period.  We perform around 4 concerts each year comprising a Christmas concert, one or two concerts in the Spring often featuring a major work and a concert of lighter music in the Summer. We also sing at various community and charity events during the year as well as weddings and funerals if required.

The choir has between 30-40 members - there are regularly 12 Sopranos, 13 Altos, 6 Tenors and 6 Basses currently. We are always keen to encourage young musicians and have worked with singers and musicians from local schools in the past.

We are very fortunate to have had Harriet Oakley as our Musical Director for the past three years, but she is now leaving us to take up a new appointment which works better for her other work and family commitments.  Prior to this, we worked with Matthew Searles from Buckfast Abbey for two years.  We have developed an ambitious repertoire, and built a fine reputation for quality singing - our last performance of Fauré’s ‘Requiem’ in Buckfast Abbey was sold out!  The day-to-day running of the choir is handled by an enthusiastic and hard-working committee.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Musical Director to guide the Alvington Singers on the next stage of our development; someone with extensive choral experience, with a passion for, and knowledge of, a wide range of musical styles and the ability to inspire and encourage choir members. We currently have several regular Accompanists who work with us - they do not attend each week and join us usually nearer to our performances.  We realise, however, that a new MD might wish to bring their own.

The Musical Director’s responsibilities will include:

Planning and leading weekly rehearsals, including part sessions where required.
Researching and proposing a musical programme for the choir.
Working with the AS Committee to deliver a series of concerts throughout the year.
Attending AS Committee meetings - AGM plus one or two other meetings, as required.

The position of Musical Director attracts an honorarium and expenses which are negotiable.
Ideally, we are looking to recruit a new MD from late-May/early-June 2026 onwards, and certainly by September 2026 - the timescale is, however, flexible and to be discussed.

For more information or to apply for this position please do contact our Chair, Pennie Brown, on alvingtonsingers85@gmail.com or 07973 195001. 

www.alvingtonsingers.org.uk

[Posted 25 February]

St Leonard’s, Heston is a traditional Church of England church, nestled between Hounslow and Southall. It has been my pleasure to have been the Vicar here since June 2023, and our average size congregation now is between 45-60, for our 10am Sunday sung Eucharist. It is my firm belief that if we were to find the right person to lead the singing, this would help us to grow even more. We are therefore searching for a vibrant Choir Leader to help build from scratch a robed choir, both from within our existing congregation, as well as through proactive outreach. Ideally we are looking for someone with previous experience of leading a church choir within a traditional setting; availability most Sundays and possibly to be available for the occasional civic and other events (e.g. weddings & funerals– although this would not be essential).

St Leonard’s has both an Allen organ and a keyboard so, although we would ideally be looking for an experienced organist, again this is not essential. The role is a paid one. For more details email Rev Erica Wilding vicar@parishofheston.org

[Posted 15 February 2026]

Ellesmere Port Music Society is looking for a Musical Director who will inspire and motivate the choir. This post commences in September 2026. We offer competitive remuneration rates for rehearsals and concerts and there is the potential for additional income with occasional 'come and sing ' days. 
We rehearse on Monday evenings from 7pm until 9pm for between 26 – 29 weeks each year from September until the end of April. 
We are a non-auditioned choir with considerable experience and we enjoy singing central ‘classical’ repertoire.  EPMS currently performs 2 concerts each year: one in December and the second in the spring. 
The Music Director will be responsible for:

• Planning and leading weekly rehearsals which improve our vocal skills, enhance the sense of ensemble and convey a love of singing.
• Working hand in hand with the choir and committee to select repertoire which will appeal to both choir and audiences.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate

• Some experience in conducting amateur vocal groups
• Strong musical skills, including some knowledge of vocal technique
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage all members of the choir
• A commitment to inclusivity within the choir

In the first instance and to request an application pack please email the Chair of the society Julia Williams at
juliawilliams101@hotmail.com

[Posted 5 January 2026]

Music Director for Parnham Voices required. Parnham Voices, an established 18-member a cappella chamber choir, invites applications for the position of Music Director, effective from January 2026. 

The Music Director will be responsible for:
•     Conducting Rehearsals: Planning and leading effective rehearsals that enhance vocal skills and ensemble cohesion.
•     Performance Direction: Selecting repertoire, preparing the choir for performances, and conducting concerts and events.
•     Collaboration: Working closely with choir members to foster a productive musical environment.

Candidates must demonstrate:
•     Experience conducting amateur vocal ensembles
•     Strong musical skills, including music theory and vocal techniques.
•     Excellent interpersonal abilities to engage a diverse group of singers.
•     Commitment to inclusivity within the choir.

For additional information about Parnham Voices and our activities, please visit www.parnhamvoices.org or contact us at info@parnhamvoices.org.

[Posted 30 November 2025]

Accompanists/Pianists/Organists - Vacancies

Radcliffe Ladies Choir (Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire) is looking for a pianist to play for choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings in term time, as well as accompanying the choir in concerts (currently 2 or 3 per year).

The accompanist is a crucial role in the life of the choir.

Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings in term time between 7.30 and 9.30pm. When there is a half term holiday with two weeks off for local schools, we rehearse one week and have the other off.

We currently rehearse in St Mary’s Church Hall, Main Road, Radcliffe-on-Trent NG12 2FD. There are usually two main concerts per year (July/December) held in Radcliffe or one of the surrounding villages. There are sometimes other smaller concerts and events.

The accompanist plays for all rehearsals and concerts, demonstrating vocal lines on the piano and providing a solid framework for the choir to rehearse. The repertoire is wide-ranging, from classical to pop and just about everything in between. The two previous summer programmes have been “Stage and Screen” and “Music for summer’s evening.”

The post carries remuneration, which is agreed between the accompanist and committee.

Our present accompanist is relocating abroad at the end of the year.

The Musical Director, Paul Hayward, is happy to answer questions about the role, and can be contacted at p.hayward@gmail.com

If you wish to apply, please send a CV and a brief covering letter/email to our secretary, Sheila Brumfitt, at sheila.brumfitt@sky.com

The closing date is 23 October 2026. Auditions and interviews will take place during November, with the successful candidate taking up the post in early 2027.

[Posted 5 October 2026 - Closing date 23 October 2026]

Concordia Choir, Ashby de la Zouch seek to appoint a new accompanist from January 2027

The successful applicant will ideally be an experienced choral accompanist, confident across a variety of genres, capable of both sight reading and playing from open score. Experience as an Organist would also be welcome as would the ability to, on rare occasions, deputise in a rehearsal for the Musical Director or to lead a sectional rehearsal.

Concordia is a welcoming, non-auditioned, 35-40 member SATB choir, founded in 2009. Tom Stanyard BA(Hons) LRSM has been Musical Director since 2021.  During that time the choir has performed a wide variety of repertoire, ranging from Palestrina, Missa Brevis and Ola Gjeilo, Sunrise Mass to thematic programmes of shorter pieces from Byrd to Britten, Lassus to Lauridsen and Weelkes to Whitacre.

The choir typically give four concerts a year, occasionally with additional instrumentalists.  The Christmas concert is shared with the Derby Central Salvation Army Brass Band.

Future plans include a tour to Gloucestershire and entry into the Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts, an Opera Gala concert and Beethoven Mass in C.

The choir rehearses at Ashby-de-la-Zouch Methodist Church Hall on Monday evenings, 19:30 - 21:30. The rehearsal stipend begins at £75 with consideration for relevant qualifications and experience. The successful applicant will be
engaged as a self-employed contractor.

This is a rare opportunity to help support an enthusiastic, ambitious, friendly and growing Choir. For more information please visit www.concordiachoir.co.uk Informal enquiries for the post are invited to either the Chair, Mel Beatham (melaniebeatham@aol.com) or to the Musical Director, Tom Stanyard (tstanyard@gmail.com).

Application by CV, with covering letter, to be submitted by Friday 18th December, with evening auditions planned for Monday 4th and 11th January 2027. Please indicate on your application if you are unable to make one or both of these dates. 

[Posted 18 September 2026 - Closing date 18 December 2026]

Accompanist wanted for Ember Choral, Thames Ditton, Surrey Love choral music? Love working with people? Ember Choral Society is looking for a talented and collaborative pianist to become our new accompanist. We’re a friendly, non-auditioned choir of around 55 singers, led by Musical Director Paul Jeanes, with a reputation for high-quality music-making — and plenty of fun! • Weekly rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7.45–9.30pm • Thames Ditton (15-minute walk from Thames Ditton Station) • £100 per rehearsal (approximately 33 per year) • Concert and additional performance opportunities available Join us as we celebrate our 70th Anniversary Season, with exciting concerts including Mozart’s Requiem. We’re looking for someone with excellent collaborative piano and sight-reading skills, choral experience, musical flexibility and a good sense of humour. Applications close: 6pm, Thursday 1 st October 2026 at 6pm Apply to: Linda Bridges — lmbridges@btopenworld.com, from whom a Job Description is available upon request. Informal enquiries: Paul Jeanes — pauljeanes2@gmail.com www.emberchoral.org.uk

[Posted 16 September 2026 - Closing date 1 October 2026]

Laudamus Chamber Choir is looking for an accompanist to join us in September 2026.
Responsibilities:

• Provide piano accompaniment for rehearsals
• Accompany the choir for concerts on piano or organ as required

We need someone with excellent piano skills and preferably experience of accompanying choirs.  Candidates should be comfortable playing a wide range of repertoire and be able to support the conductor and choir with sensitivity as new repertoire is learned. 

Laudamus is an established, friendly, mixed-voice choir with around 25 singers.  We are an auditioned choir and we aim for high standards.  We perform two concerts a year as well as a Come & Sing. 

We rehearse once a fortnight during term time at St Paul’s Church, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 1TB on a Sunday evening 7.30-9.30 pm.  Our concerts are held in a variety of venues.

Remuneration is based on a fee per rehearsal and per concert and engagement is self-employed. 

Reply by email to secretary@laudamuschamberchoir.org.uk including your CV outlining your suitability for this role.  Closing date for applications: 20th August 2026.

Laudamus is a Registered Charity run by an elected committee.  Find out more at www.laudamuschamberchoir.org.uk

[Posted 16 July 2026 - Closing date 20 August 2026]

Kingston Choral Society - Accompanist. Following the distinguished tenure of Gavin Roberts, Kingston Choral Society (KCS) seeks an accomplished and versatile pianist to accompany the choir. Rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings during term time from 8-10pm at Hollyfield School, Surbiton, a five-minute walk from Surbiton Station.
Led by talented and renowned Musical Director Andrew Griffiths, and with a membership of over 100 singers, KCS enjoys a reputation for quality music-making across a wide spectrum of the choral repertoire. The choir gives four concerts a year, at least two of which are accompanied by professional orchestras, and regularly engages outstanding soloists. Most performances take place in the Royal Borough of Kingston, but the choir also regularly visits Cadogan Hall.

KCS’s repertoire is enterprising and often unusual: in recent seasons the choir has performed music including Cecilia McDowall’s Da Vinci Requiem, Mendelssohn’s Die erste Walpurgisnacht, Kerry Andrew’s Hymns and Charms for Fly-Away Things, Dyson’s Sweet Thames, Run Softly, and a devised Venetian Vespers for Ascension, alongside many more standard works. You can read more about the choir and its concerts on the KCS website.

We seek to appoint a talented and motivated accompanist, committed to making music as part of a friendly community group, who will play a vital role in supporting the choir and Musical Director. Our accompanist will also perform with the choir at concerts requiring piano accompaniment. For the appropriate candidate, the role may offer opportunities to perform on the organ, orchestral keyboards or continuo, and to deputise for our Musical Director at rehearsals.
The remuneration rate is £120 for each two-hour rehearsal call, plus travel expenses up to the equivalent of a standard train ticket from central London per rehearsal. This will be subject to an annual review.

The application deadline is 14 August 2026 at 5pm. Auditions and interviews will take place in early Autumn 2026, and we anticipate that the successful candidate will join us in January 2027. If you are interested in applying, here is the job description.

[Posted 9 July 2026 - Closing date 14 August (5pm) 2026]

[Posted 9 July 2026]

[Posted 19 June 2026 - Closing date 15 July 2026]

• A skilled pianist / organist and a sensitive accompanist
• Strong sight-reading and score-reading abilities
• Fluent in reading short score and open score
• Choir training and conducting skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Approachable with good interpersonal skills
• Confident in working with large groups of musicians
• Able to work well and collaboratively with the Music Director to facilitate rehearsals and enable singers to give their best.

[Posted 19 June 2026 - Closing date 7 August 2026]

East Surrey Choral Society is looking for an accompanist to join us in Autumn 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Provide piano accompaniment for weekly rehearsals
• Accompany the choir for concerts on organ or piano as required
• Occasionally lead rehearsals from the keyboard
• The opportunity to play a solo piece in a concert

We need someone with excellent piano and organ skills and experience of accompanying choirs.  Candidates should be comfortable playing a wide range of repertoire and be able to support the conductor and choir with sensitivity as new repertoire as learned. 

ESCS is an established, friendly, mixed-voice choir with more than 50 singers.  We are non-auditioned but we aim for high standards.  We perform three concerts a year.  Our Christmas and Easter concerts feature major choral works or parts thereof accompanied by piano or organ (occasionally with a small orchestra).  In summer we perform lighter music.  See below.

We rehearse weekly during term time (including half-term) at the Centenary Hall, Essendene Road, Caterham, Surrey CR3 5PB.  Our concerts are held in Caterham United Reformed Church and St John’s Church, Old Coulsdon.  Your permanent residence must be within reasonable commuting distance from these venues. 

Remuneration is based on a fee per rehearsal and per concert and engagement is self-employed.  Short-listed candidates will be required to accompany the choir for half a rehearsal in varied genres and from SATB score. 

Reply by email to secretary@escs.org.uk and b.anne.smith@ntlworld.com including your CV outlining your suitability for this role.  Closing date for applications: 31st August 2026.

ESCS is a self-financing Registered Charity run by an elected committee.  Find out more at www.escs.org.uk.

Recently performed works:
Easter 2026              Favourite choruses and anthems
Christmas 2025       Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and traditional and modern Christmas carols.
Summer 2025          Medleys (Les Miserables and Rodgers and Hammerstein) and well-known 20th century songs

For Summer 2026   A selection of summer songs e.g. Blue Skies, Summer Time, Tequila Samba

In the past we have performed:  Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle, Haydn Nelson Mass,
Chilcott Requiem, Fauré Requiem, Gounod St Cecilia Mass, Rutter Magnificat, Vivaldi Gloria;
songs by Mendelssohn, Stainer, Brahms, Sullivan, Vaughan Williams, Offenbach.

[Posted 23 April March 2026 - Closing date 31 August 2026]

Accompanist required for the Anglia Singers, based at Anglia Ruskin University Campus in Chelmsford. Rehearsals Wednesdays during University term time, 5.15pm until 6.45pm. 25 strong SATB choir, directed by Ashley Thompson. Fees payable.

[Posted 24 March 2025]

The Dalesmen Singers Male Voice Choir are looking for an accompanist to join us ASAP. As we continue our 54th year of friendship and music making… could you offer your talents to accompany us? We are based in the North Yorkshire area and rehearse Tuesday evenings in Danby YO21 2JQ.

[Posted 9 January 2025]

Hexham Male Voice Choir are on the lookout for an accompanist, to join us in February.  We are based in the town of Hexham, Northumberland, 20 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne. We sing a varied programme of music, that includes traditional Male Voice Choir repertoire, contemporary pieces by Rutter and Jenkins, Musical Theatre and all types of song styles in between.

We have plans to develop our repertoire and concert programme - particularly since we are now on the COOP Local Community Development Programme in our area,  and want to maximise the support and opportunities that it will provide for us. We are looking for a pianist who is experienced in accompanying SATB choirs, or who wants to play for a TTBB choir and a different repertoire. This is a paid position.

Please get in touch with Ray Taylor, the MD of the choir. to discuss the vacancy further.  Contact him at ray@reachbeyond.com

[Posted 6 January 2025]

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

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

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

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

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>

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

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. 

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 20^th & 21^st 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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Anne Rees is an experienced pianist and graduate of the Joint Course between Manchester University and the RNCM. Looking for accompanying work daytime or evenings in the south Greater Manchester area. Sometimes available for one off occasions and exams. AnneCRees@protonmail.com or Tel 0161 2837021

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

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.

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

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

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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