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.

The Sandringham & West Newton Parochial Church Council seeks a committed and creative Director of Musical Outreach to lead and develop the musical life of our group of churches and local community. There is an intention for this role to have a specific connection with the Royal School of Church Music.
Working with the Rector, you will direct robed and unrobed choirs, support worship and liturgy, and build strong links with local schools through music. You will also develop concerts, community ensembles, and outreach initiatives that support the Church’s mission through music.
We offer an exciting opportunity to:

• Grow a thriving choral tradition across several churches
• Develop musical outreach, especially among children and young people
• Establish new community ensembles and events

You will be:

• An experienced organist (organ diploma or equivalent) and choral director
• A committed Christian, engaged with the worship and life of the Church
• Passionate about mission through music and inclusive participation
• Able to inspire musicians of all ages and abilities
• Willing to learn and share that learning with a wider audience
• A keen team player

Full-time (35 hours), including weekends and festivals. Subject to Safer Recruitment and Royal Household vetting.
Interviews will take place on: either

• Wednesday 15th July 2026 or
• Thursday 16th July 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 5th July at 12 midnight
For a copy of the job description, person specification and other information, please contact: The Rector on rector.sandringham@gmail.com

[Posted 19June 2026 - Closing date 5 July 2026

Musical Director - 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 1 January 2027. Do you have proven musical ability, plus energy and enthusiasm? Do you enjoy choosing fresh pieces of light music to suit our choir’s abilities while also having expertise to stretch and challenge us to improve our performances? 

The role requires you to plan and organise rehearsals, choose music and conduct about 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.

For a full job description and supporting information please visit our website www.woodlandsingers.co.uk

[Posted 14 June 2026 - Closing date 21 June 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]

Established Choir looking for a new leader – South East London.

Trade Winds is a lively group of 16 mature women who have been singing together since 2008, and we are looking for an inspiring new choir leader to join us from September 2026.

Based in Forest Hill, south east London, Tradewinds is a non auditioned choir and we meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday afternoons each month during term time.

We sing a cappella and our repertoire includes  folk, jazz, classic pop and world music, with a focus on rich harmonies and singing from diverse traditions.

As many of us do not read music we learn by ear, perform without sheet music, creating warm and engaging performances. We have sung in many venues ranging from intimate local spaces to larger stages and choir festivals either on our own or in combination with other choirs and singers.

We are seeking someone who:

Can lead Saturday rehearsals on 1st /3rd Saturday afternoons for 2.5 hours during term time.

Has some experience of leading singing groups and teaching a cappella music aurally.

Enjoys working across a wide range of musical styles.

Can bring new songs for us and provide lyric sheets and learning tracks for home practice.

Work with some of our extensive song list to bring new life to them and  improve our performance.

Can prepare the choir for 2/3 performances each year.

Brings enthusiasm, fun and a supportive and collaborative approach to rehearsals

To apply please email Carrieclio@hotmail.com and Candidas_web@yahoo.co.uk   including a CV.  Fees negotiable.

[Posted 11 June 2026 - Closing date 30 June 2026]

The Landmark Arts Centre is seeking an experienced and inspiring Musical Director to lead Landmark Singers, our established auditioned community choir. Based in our Grade II* listed arts centre in South West London, this freelance role offers the opportunity to work with a committed and ambitious group of singers, shaping an engaging programme of rehearsals, performances and events throughout the year. The Musical Director will lead weekly Wednesday evening rehearsals, develop the choir’s musical and vocal skills, and curate a varied and accessible repertoire.

Working closely with the Creative Learning team, they will play a key role in supporting the choir’s continued growth and success while fostering a welcoming, inclusive and community-focused environment.
This position would suit a confident choral leader with experience of directing
semi-professional community choirs, strong musicianship, and a passion for helping singers develop and thrive. The successful candidate will be collaborative, enthusiastic and full of ideas, with the ability to balance musical ambition with an enjoyable and supportive rehearsal experience. The role is offered on a freelance basis through an annual rolling agreement.

How to apply

1. Please send your CV (maximum two pages of A4) with a covering letter (maximum one side of A4) to learning@landmarkartscentre.org.
2. Please include ‘Landmark Singers Choir Director’ in the email heading.
3. To help give candidates the best experience, including onboarding, we reserve the right to close the application process when we decide the right candidate has been found.
4. If you would like any further information or would like to discuss any aspect of the role, please contact learning@landmarkartscentre.org.
   

[Posted 11 June 2026 - Closing date 22 June 2026]

Director of Music, St Mark’s, Swindon.The Parish of Swindon New Town is seeking to appoint an Organist and Director of Music for the Parish Church of St Mark the Evangelist (SN1 5EH) to begin on 1 October 2026.

We are seeking a skilled organist and choir trainer who will have:

- a recognised qualification in music,

- experience of directing and training a church choir,

- knowledge and understanding of the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, its liturgy and musical traditions, and

- develop our provision for including children in the full liturgical and musical traditions of the church.

St Mark’s has a distinguished and rich tradition of music and liturgy. The choir sings at Sunday Mass and Solemnities throughout the year, including a choral mass setting, motet, and minor propers to chant weekly. The choir also sing Evensong and Benediction monthly. St Mark’s is blessed with a supportive clergy and appreciative congregation.

The salary is £9,000 p.a. for approx. 10 hours per week, inclusive of Sunday services (with prior rehearsal), feast days, and a Friday evening choir practice twice a month. Weddings and funerals offer additional fees. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate safeguarding training. Swindon is within reach of London, Reading, Oxford, Bath and Bristol.

For full details, please see the role specification on the vacancies section of the parish website – www.psnt.uk. Applications close on Monday 20 July.  Please feel free to contact the Rector, Fr Toby Boutle SSC (fr.toby@psnt.uk), for an informal conversation or for more information.

[Posted 11 June 2026 - Closing date 20 July 2026]

Through your enthusiasm, you’ll help build a supportive choir with a shared purpose, working towards performances at hospice events to help raise vital funds for patient care.

This role is ideal for someone with good musical ability, strong communication skills and emotional resilience, who enjoys being part of a team and acting as an ambassador for Mountbatten. For more details visit https://www.simplyhired.co.uk/job/e8d8MF9q6krzCAWye3UZuPUezTer9_NIbHfzQ_bV7NFCtxyL8Hnugw

[Posted 11 June 2026]

The Esterhazy Chamber Choir are seeking a new Choral Conductor to start in January 2027.  We are a friendly auditioned chamber choir of around 35 experienced singers, rehearsing in Lewes, East Sussex on Wednesdays from 19:30 – 21:30 during term time.  We usually perform 3 concerts per year, plus a regular Christmas concert.  We specialise in unaccompanied choral music - secular and non-secular, from early polyphony to contemporary composers.   We also collaborate with instrumental  ensembles for larger works.  We do not have an accompanist for rehearsals, so good keyboard skills are essential. Please see our website www.esterhazychoir.org for more details - about us and about the role or send enquiries to esterhazychoir@outlook.com.

Applications should be submitted by 26th July 2026.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to audition at one of our rehearsals in the autumn.

[Posted 4 June 2026 - Closing date 26 July 2026]

Music Director vacancy – Community Choir (South Cumbria) - Cartmel Choral Society. We are a welcoming amateur non-auditioning choir performing a varied repertoire covering classical and sacred works. The choir was started in 1908 and our membership includes both experienced singers and those who learn by ear. We pride ourselves on being inclusive while striving for high musical standards. We are privileged to perform in the lovely historic Cartmel Priory in south Cumbria. Following the retirement of our previous Music Director, we are seeking a new person for this post, ideally from September 2026, who can take the choir forward. We are looking for someone who can maintain and develop the choir’s musical standards and work confidently with mixed-ability singers. They need to be able to lead engaging and well-structured weekly rehearsals, teach repertoire clearly and efficiently and plan and conduct the twice-yearly concerts. It is important to the choir that their leader is encouraging; blending humour with firmness and matching ambition with ability. It is also important to establish a good rapport with the choir’s accompanist.

Rehearsals take place in Cartmel Village Hall on a Monday evening (currently). There are two concerts per year in Cartmel Priory, Christmas and Easter. A negotiable renumeration package is offered structured around fees for each rehearsal and each concert. Applications: please send CV and a brief statement outlining your experience against the key skills we are looking for to: Sue Batchelor at chair.ccs1908@gmail.com. Further information about the choir can be found at www.cartmelchoral.co.uk 

[Posted 27 May 2026 - Closing date 30 June 2026]

[Posted 27 May 2026 - Closing date 12 June 2026]

Assistant Director of Music (Part-Time) — All Saints Parish Church, Leamington Spa.

All Saints Parish Church, one of England's largest and most musically ambitious parish churches, is seeking a part-time Assistant Director of Music from 1st September 2026. The role involves deputising for the Director of Music for up to two Sundays and Fridays per month, leading the church's well-established SATB choir. It is an excellent opportunity for an emerging choral director looking to develop their skills within a warm, high-achieving musical community, alongside other professional commitments.

The choir has over 30 members affiliated with the RSCM, performing a wide repertoire from plainsong to contemporary works. Regular duties include leading Friday evening rehearsals, Sunday morning and afternoon sessions, and major choral services throughout the liturgical year. The role also involves managing the junior choir, overseeing the music library and choir administration, and coordinating a bi-monthly organ recital series in support of the church's Organ Restoration Appeal.

Candidates must have proven experience in choral conducting and choir training, strong knowledge of the choral repertoire, keyboard skills sufficient to accompany the choir, and excellent organisational and IT skills. Experience working with children and the ability to play the organ are desirable. The post is subject to a DBS check, and the successful candidate will be expected to adhere fully to the church's safeguarding and inclusion policies.

Remuneration is £68 per session, with a total annual salary of £2,500–£3,000 depending on sessions worked, reviewed annually in line with RSCM guidelines. To apply, send a CV and covering letter to Tim Muggeridge at music@allsaintschurchleamington.org.uk. The closing date is 5pm on Thursday 18th June, with interviews the week commencing 29th June. Informal enquiries are warmly welcomed. Full details can be found via: https://tinyurl.com/35hazfhf

[Posted 14 May 2026 - Closing date 18 June 2026]

The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of vocal technique and a broad taste in vocal repertoire.  They will have a demonstrable skill in encouraging largely amateur singers to aspire to a near-professional quality performance, have a clear visionfor our future and ideas on attracting the best amateur singers from across Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire.

[Posted 14 May 2026 - Closing date 30 June 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]

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]

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]

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

[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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