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.

Epsom Chamber Choir is seeking to appoint a new conductor with effect from September 2026 or January 2027.
This is an outstanding opportunity to direct a highly-regarded, auditioned choir which is ambitious and hard-working, performing challenging repertoire to a high standard. The successful candidate will be a confident singer and experienced choral director with good keyboard skills and a wide knowledge of the repertoire. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative musician with vision, able to motivate and develop choir members in rehearsals and inspire them in performance.

Applications should include a full CV and a ‘sample’ programme that you consider would be appropriate for the Choir. In a covering letter, please explain why you are interested in applying for the post. Applicants selected for interview will be asked provide the names and addresses of two referees. 

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by the Choir’s selection panel in June*. Those candidates chosen for the final list will be invited for auditions with the Choir in July 2026*.
* Dates to be confirmed.

Typically, the choir rehearses for about five to ten weeks before each concert - three principal concerts and a shorter Christmas concert each year. Fees are in line with other Surrey Chamber Choirs and are reviewed annually by the committee for the forthcoming season. The conductor’s duties include selecting repertoire, arranging deputies when necessary, engaging other musicians where required, auditioning applicants, and re-auditioning current members.

Epsom Chamber Choir was formed in 1969; it is a registered charity and is affiliated to Making Music.  We are a choir of 38 voices based in Epsom, Surrey; (12 sops, 12 altos, 7 tenors, 7 basses). Most concerts are held at the church of St Martin of Tours, Epsom, which has an excellent acoustic but other venues may be used occasionally.
We rehearse at St Martin’s Infants’ School, Epsom, KT18 7AA, each Thursday evening from 8pm -10 pm during the school terms. Both the church and rehearsal venue are approximately 12-14 minutes’ walk from Epsom station.
Membership of the choir is by audition to test vocal ability and level of sight-reading. Re-audition of members occurs around every three years. 

The range and styles of music performed is large, with composers as different as Monteverdi and Mäntyjärvi. The choir is of a sufficient standard to have sung challenging and complex music frequently a cappella, but sometimes with a small chamber orchestra. Soloists are often chosen from the choir. Our recent repertoire has included Eric Whitacre’s Leonardo Dreams of his Flying Machine, Alec Roth’s A Time to Dance, Bruckner’s Mass in E minor, Steinberg’s Passion Week, works by Bach, Will Todd, Stravinsky and many more.
The choir has gained a good local reputation for performing works less frequently sung by larger choirs and one of our aims is to include works by female composer in concerts where suitable. We also sing occasional cathedral services and welcome the opportunity for a short tour in the UK or Europe when the opportunity arises.
Management of all aspects of the Choir’s business, including all arrangements for rehearsals and concerts and the control of finance is done by the Committee.

The conductor is not a member of the committee but may be invited to attend meetings.
Enquiries and applications should be addressed to chair@epsomchamberchoir.org.uk

[Posted 23 April 2026 - Closing date 22 May 2026]

[Posted 23 April 2026 - Closing date 30 April 2026]

Harmony Singers is looking for a spirited, fun-loving Musical Director to guide our friendly, enthusiastic choir forwards. The remuneration package for this role will be discussed with the successful candidate. The successful candidate will have keyboard skills and experience in arranging music, preferably able to produce clean PDF sheet music for members in four parts, Soprano, Mezzo, Alto and Baritone. We have a limited library of music available to us, if required. The choir currently sings accompanied and also to backing tracks. 

The choir is long established and is experienced in performance although, as amateurs, all performances have been for charitable fund raising. The members have a deep sense of love for the choir and for singing. We do not audition and mainly sing popular music as well as songs and medleys from shows. 

The choir meets on a Thursday evening. The venue will have free parking and will be in the Tonbridge area.

Please send your CV to nbr.tn9@gmail.com together with any further information you would like to share.

[Posted 23 April 2026]

The Decibelles are seeking a Choir Leader / Conductor. We are a friendly, non-auditioned group of approximately 30 women based in Heald Green (SK8). We’ve been singing together for 12 years and, above all else, we are a social choir. Our Wednesday nights are as much about friendship and community as they are about the music.

We currently sing a varied mix of pieces, from pop and show tunes to light classical works. Our current leader has introduced us to four-part harmony, which we have really enjoyed. We don't use auditions, so we have a wide range of natural abilities and we learn new music at a very steady, relaxed pace.

We are looking for a warm, patient, and enthusiastic Choir Leader to take us forward from the Autumn term. This role would suit someone who:
* Enjoys the social side: Understands that for our members, the choir is a hobby and a chance to socialise.
* Is patient and flexible: Recognises that as a community group, not everyone can attend every week, and we like to take our time getting the music right.
* Keep it fun: Can keep rehearsals upbeat and encouraging, ensuring everyone leaves with a smile

The Essentials
* Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings, 7:30 – 9:30pm (Heald Green).
* Support: you’ll be working with our wonderful and experienced pianist.
* Goal: Leading us through two relaxed charity concerts a year.
* Payment: Please let us know your expected fee per session.

If you love bringing people together through song and want to lead a choir where the atmosphere is just as important as the notes, we’d love to meet you! Please give Niki Harding a call for an informal chat on 07712765377.

[Posted 23 April 2026 - Closing date 31 May 2026]

Holmbury St Mary Choral Society is looking for a Musical Director to start in September 2026, following the inspiring and successful musical direction of Cole Bendall. A non-auditioned Choir of around 35 singers, based in the Surrey Hills, our repertoire ranges through works written across the last 5 centuries, with a particular emphasis on 20th-century and contemporary composers. Holmbury Choral participates in the annual Leith Hill Musical Festival. We won several trophies this year, including the prestigious Keith Willis Memorial Award: Festival Conductor Neil Ferris’ choice from all the recitals across the 2026 Festival. We stage well-supported Summer and Winter concerts at different local venues.

Rehearsals are held at 8.00-9.45pm on Thursdays during term-time at Abinger Hammer Village Hall (RH5 6QX) with additional dress-rehearsals before concerts.

For more information about this appointment and details of how to apply, please visit our website: Holmbury Choral.

[Posted 15 April 2026 - Closing date 8 May 2026]

Director of Music for St Oswald's Ashbourne. We are seeking a talented musician, ideally an organist with RCO diploma standard or equivalent, to become our Director of Music at St Oswald’s Church, Ashbourne. Someone who is keen to help us develop our already strong music offering by growing our existing choir, developing a Children’s Choir and potentially starting a Community Choir.

Our dream candidate would be someone willing to work collaboratively with our priest-in-charge to grow and develop our music offering, not just at church but also in the community.  The role would suit a positive, energetic, and creative person with a sound musical background. It would also be desirable if they have experience in leading and encouraging children and young people to take an active part in our church music.

For more information about this is an exciting and rewarding post, check out our website at www.ashbournechurch.org.uk for the full application pack. For an informal conversation, feel free to contact the Rev’d Dwayne Engh – vicar@ashbournechurch.org.uk or 01335 701082.

[Posted 15 April 2026]

Wooburn Singers is looking to appoint an energetic and creative Musical Director to build on the achievements of our current conductor Jonathon Cole-Swinard.  Jonathon Cole-Swinard is leaving us after 5 years to expand his career. The choir is therefore seeking to recruit a new Musical Director starting in January 2027, though with involvement in planning the 2026-2027 season in advance of taking up the post.  The role and requirements are described below.  Further information about the choir is available from our website.  Any other information or questions can be directed to Debbie Hoult, the choir chair at debbie.hoult@gmail.com. 

Wooburn Singers was formed in 1967 by the late Richard Hickox in Wooburn Green, Beaconsfield, Bucks. The choir has had 6 excellent conductors over the ensuing 59 years.  We are an auditioned chamber choir of about 50 members based in South Buckinghamshire. We perform four or five concerts a year, a capella and with piano, organ, cello or more recently, soprano saxophone. We also perform with various instrumental ensembles.  Soloists range from well-known professionals to rising stars and also from within the ranks of the choir.  Our professional accompanist, Simon Howat, is a soloist in his own right. We perform a wide range of music from renaissance to contemporary composers.  
Person specification – Musical Director

Essential:

• Ambitious, creative and energetic
• Enthusiastic about becoming MD of the Wooburn Singers and championing the choir
• Passion for a wide variety of choral repertoire, suitable to develop the choir
• Relishes performance
• Sense of humour, invigorating and motivational approach to rehearsals
• Good connections with orchestras and soloists of suitable standard
• Both leadership and team playing skills
• Efficient and creative programme planner suitable to retain singers and attract new audiences
• Interested in developing the choir's vocal skills and with the expertise to do so

Desirable

• Conducting experience with groups of a comparable standard and size
• Involvement with music students etc as a source of up-and-coming soloists
• Local connections for publicity and concert planning  

Rehearsal venue and times
Wooburn Singers rehearses at The Beaconsfield School, Wattleton Rd, Beaconsfield HP9 1RR on Wednesday evenings during school term times. Concerts are usually on Saturdays with an afternoon rehearsal and there is usually an extra Monday rehearsal in concert week. A typical year would have 40-45 rehearsals excluding those on concert days.

Starting date and prior involvement
The new MD is expected to take up the post on 1st January 2027 but, following appointment, will be able to suggest suitable music for our Spring and Summer concerts plus an early year Come & Sing Day.  

How to apply
Email a full CV including the names of two referees to Debbie.hoult@gmail.com plus a covering letter outlining why you and Wooburn Singers would be good for each other. 

Selection process

• Deadline for emailed applications: 11pm 30th  April 2026
• Possible Interview dates  13-16 May 2026
• Auditions for final shortlisted candidates evenings of 27 & 28th May
• Candidates informed by 1 June 2026

Job description – Musical Director
The MD is responsible for the overall musical standard of the choir and preparing the choir for concerts.

• With regard to concerts, responsibilities include:
• researching suitable repertoire and planning the choir’s musical programme in conjunction with the Committee
• Engaging soloists and players within the agreed budget
• Rehearsing the choir to the required standard & conducting performances
• With regard to other musical events:
• Directing Come & Sing days as agreed with the committee, normally two per year.
• Possibility of going on a tour with the choir
• With regard to overall musical development of the choir:
• Using any warm-up time to work on vocal technique, sight singing or other areas
• Auditioning prospective new members & re-auditioning existing members every 3 years
• With regard to administration:
• Attending committee meetings (3 or 4 per year) and liaising with the Chair, secretary or other committee members between meetings as required
• Providing concert programme notes and also an annual report for the choir’s AGM
• Participating in an annual appraisal meeting with the Chair
• Participating in an annual planning meeting with the Chair

A full job description is provided upon request from debbie.hoult@gmail.com

[Posted 7 April 2026 - Closing date 30 April 2026]

Midland Hospitals' Choir, based in Birmingham are looking for a dynamic and inspiring Interim Musical Director. We are an established and ambitious mixed voice amateur choir of 60–70 singers where working in a health care setting is no longer a requirement to join. 

Our repertoire spans classical choral works and a range of popular modern pieces. We rehearse Tuesday evenings weekly during term times, present three concerts per year and have often performed at Birmingham Town Hall at Christmas Time.

Our current MD is leaving after 13 years to pursue his career. We are seeking an interim Musical Director for a period of time between September and December.

We will be advertising for the permanent post in September

For more information about the choir, including MD requirements, remuneration, and how to apply, please email secretary@midlandshospitalschoir.org.uk

[Posted 6 April 2026 - Closing date 7 May 2026]

[Posted 1 April 2026]

Farnham & Bourne Choral Society invites applications for its 2026-27 season conducting scholarship. The principal duties of the Conducting Assistant are as follows: a) Leading warm-ups, rehearsals and sectionals as appropriate; b) Attending and singing in rehearsals and concerts; c) Receiving podium time in rehearsals and concerts – repertoire to be decided in advance; d) Receiving feedback on rehearsal and conducting technique as appropriate; e) Deputise for the Musical Director when necessary. A honorarium of £1,000 is payable. APPLICATION PROCESS Submit your CV, a short letter explaining why you are applying and details of one referee by 3 rd MAY to: secretary@farnham-choral.org.uk You should be available for short interview/audition on 13/20 May 2026.

Farnham & Bourne Choral Society is an established choir of around 70 members, and celebrated its centenary during the 2024/25 season. Ben de Souza has been Musical Director since 2021. Projects during his tenure have included collaborations with Farnham Youth Choir, choristers from St Thomas on the Bourne, and the choir of the Royal Memorial Chapel, Sandhurst, as well as a premiere of a new centenary commission by Graham Ross. Provisional plans for 2026/27 include a performance of Poulenc Gloria and Mendelssohn’s Elijah. The choir is ably accompanied by Diana Owen. Previous conducting assistants have gone on to work with National Youth Choirs, St Martin in the Fields, and the King’s Singers.

[Posted 31 March 2026 - Closing date 3 May 2026]

[Posted 1 March - Closing date 10 April 2026]

[Posted 26 February - Closing date 31 March 2026]

Diversity Choir, London's LGBT+ choir of mixed voices, is seeking a new Musical Director. We are a group of 50 auditioned singers, performing a rang of music from Schumman to Sondheim. We rehearse Wednesday nights in the City, present two or three concerts a year in London and take part in choir festivals across the UK and Europe.

Find more information at www.diversitychoir.co.uk/ experienced-musical-director/

[Posted 25 February]

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]

Croydon Philharmonic Choir, one of the leading amateur choirs in South London, is looking to appoint a new Music Director from September 2026 to succeed David Gibson, who is stepping down after nearly 30 highly successful years in the role. This is an opportunity to lead an experienced and ambitious choir of about 70 singers to the next stages of its development. Remuneration will be competitive and reflect the experience of the selected candidate. For further information please see the Information Pack on our website https://www.croydonphilharmonic.org or contact secretary@croydonphilharmonic.org

[Posted 18 February - Closing date 31 March 2026]

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]

Our expectations of a Musical Director are:

The Musical Director would be expected to take all rehearsals, but in the event that he/she was unable to attend, it would be their
responsibility to find a suitable replacement.

REMUNERATION

The successful applicant for the post of Musical Director would be engaged on a self-employed basis, being responsible for their own Tax and National Insurance contributions. Payment would be £110 per rehearsal, around 37 days per year, though this may vary according to the number of dates taken as breaks between sessions. Remuneration for concerts would be £275, including afternoon rehearsals of up to 3 hours on the day of the concert. There is possible scope for the occasional charity concert. These do not attract an additional fee, but are at the discretion of the Musical Director. Expenses may be paid for attendance at any meeting outside of rehearsals, by agreement.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Informal enquiries may be made to Valerie McArdle (Choir President) at val.mcardle@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS WILL BE SUNDAY 22nd MARCH

Candidates whose applications are shortlisted for consideration in the first instance will be selected for interview with our recruitment team, following which some may be offered an audition with the choir, alongside our accompanist.

[Posted 2 February - Closing date 22 March 2026]

Malvern Male Voice Choir wishes to appoint a new Musical Director/Conductor during 2026. Malvern has a thriving musical life and Malvern Male Voice Choir is one of the area’s longest established choirs, having celebrated its centenary in 2022. The current Musical Director/Conductor is retiring from the Choir by the end of June 2026, having been in post for 21 years, and we require a replacement to take on their duties from the start of September, when the Choir returns from its Summer break. However, our calendar already includes dates for Autumn/Winter 2026, and to enable a smooth handover we welcome applications from those with some availability earlier in the year so that a phased transition can be arranged. With a membership of around 30 singers, Malvern Male Voice Choir is well known as a very friendly and supportive amateur choir with a professional outlook.

The Choir rehearses on Monday evenings from September to June at Holy Trinity Church, Link Top, Malvern. Its performances include regular public concerts and a number of private engagements, including for residential homes and other smaller organisations in the community. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for male voice singing, with the enthusiasm and ability to inspire the Choir to maintain and improve its standards of performance, and who also understands the pleasure and importance of singing together during weekly rehearsals.

As our Conductor, you will form an important part of the Choir's social fabric, and should be happy to help new singers develop confidence in their abilities, and to liaise with experienced singers wishing to perform solo material. Candidates should have demonstrable experience in conducting choirs (though this need not include male voice choirs), and should be musically qualified with experience of a range of choral music. The Choir primarily performs works from the 20th century, but our library ranges over 300 years, including 21st century commissions, and it is hoped that a new conductor would wish to continue the Choir’s eclectic repertoire.

We offer a paid position with an established team, which includes an active committee that is keen to support new candidates, a dedicated librarian, and a very able accompanist. Although we are a non-auditioning choir, welcoming anyone with a love of singing, we nonetheless attract experienced singers who can be relied upon to help lead other voices in their part. Several recent videos of the Choir can also be found on YouTube.Candidates are asked to submit a CV detailing previous relevant experience, together with a short personal statement in support of their application. All applications to the Secretary, MMVC [allenmerrick592@gmail.com].

[Posted 1 February - Closing date 1 March 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

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

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

We are seeking someone with excellent piano and organ skills and experience of accompanying choral ensembles. 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.    
ESCS is an established, friendly, mixed-voiced choir with a membership of more than 50 singers.  The choir is non-auditioned but we aim for high standards. We perform three public 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 the summer we perform a selection of lighter music.  See below.

We rehearse weekly during term time (including half-term) at the Centenary Hall, Essendene Road, Caterham, Surrey on Tuesdays from 7.45 – 10 pm.  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 the above venues. 
Remuneration will be based on a fee per rehearsal and per concert and engagement is on a self-employed basis.  Short-listed candidates will be required to accompany the choir for half a rehearsal in a variety of genres and from SATB score. Please apply by email to secretary@escs.org.uk and b.anne.smith@ntlworld.com including your CV outlining your suitability for this role.   The closing date for applications is 31st August 2026.

ESCS is a self-financing Registered Charity run by an elected committee.  Further information about the choir can be found on our website www.escs.org.uk.
Our most 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 fun selection of summer songs e.g. Blue Skies, Summer Time, Tequila Samba    

In the recent 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]

Côr y Gyrlais - Ystradgynlais based Welsh male voice choir - are not only looking for new members, but we are also in the market for an experienced accompanist to join us for a journey of fun and music. So, if you are pianist, preferably with experience of working with choirs, and can commit to a Monday evening weekly we would love to hear from you. Anyone interested and with time to spare on Monday evenings just get in touch, or come along to Cwmtwrch Welfare Hall. We rehearse from 7pm until 9pm. Who knows, you might enjoy it as well as being paid for your time!

For more information email Choir Secretary Drew Toye drew.toye@hotmail.co.uk

[Posted 30 March 2026]

Wetherby Choral Society Accompanist vacancy from September 2026

Following the promotion of our current accompanist, William Campbell, to the position of Assistant Director of Music at Peterborough Cathedral,  Wetherby Choral Society are seeking to appoint a new accompanist from September 2026.

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. Rehearsals take place in Wetherby Parish Church on Monday evenings from 7.30-9.30p.m. from September to the end of June.

Charlie Murray became our Music Director in 2025, following the retirement of our long standing MD, John Dunford. We are enjoying a memorable initial season with Charlie.

We require someone that shares our love of the 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. They will be paid our usual rehearsal fee for the audition. 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 further details about this position including remuneration are available. 

[Posted 19 March 2026 - Closing date 26 April 2026]

[Posted 13 March 2026]

[Posted 13 March 2026 - Closing date 13 April 2026]

Accompanist Required – The Leconfield Singers (Petworth)www.leconfieldsingers.co.uk

The Leconfield Singers are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic piano accompanist to join our ambitious and friendly choir in Petworth, West Sussex. We are a non-auditioning choir of around 80 members directed by Graham Wili. Since our formation in 2012, the Choir has earned a reputation for a high level of performance, and over the years we have sung in numerous cathedrals and prestigious venues as well as our annual European tour incorporating three concerts.

We perform large-scale choral works, mixed repertoire concerts (renaissance to present day) and occasionally jazz. Most concerts are performed in either St Mary's Church in Petworth or Arundel Cathedral. Rehearsals and Commitments:

Weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings, 7:45pm–9:45pm (Petworth) from Sept to mid July

Take sectional rehearsals as required (additional fee)

Saturday workshops/Come & Sing events (4 to 5 a year)

Is an accomplished pianist with strong sight-reading skills

Is reliable, well-prepared, and enjoys collaborative music-making

Is able to support full choir and sectional rehearsals

Holds a music degree and/or has previous experience in a similar role (both highly desirable but not essential)

We offer:

A welcoming and supportive musical environment

Varied and rewarding repertoire

An agreed fee and travel expenses

[Posted 25 February 2026 - Closing date 30 April 2026 January 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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