Vacancies
This page has been set up to allow member choirs of the National Association of Choirs to seek the services of others.
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Lincolnshire NAC
LOUTH Choral Society
Musical Director - Louth Choral Society
The Louth Choral Society, in Lincolnshire, are looking for a dynamic, energetic and experienced Musical Director to start at the beginning of 2025. The Louth Choral Society is a mixed voice, auditioned adult choir (SATB) of around 45 experienced and enthusiastic singers. The choir has been in existence since the 1830s and performs a wide variety of choral music, both sacred and secular, from the 16th Century to the present day. We aim to achieve high standards of performance and hold three concerts per year, one of which is usually accompanied by professional musicians and soloists, and we also join in a community Carol Concert in December. Our home venue is in the magnificent Church of St James in Louth, although we have also performed in other town churches around Lincolnshire. We rehearse on Mondays at the Salvation Army (13 Church Street, Louth LN11 9BS) from 7.30-9.30 pm during term times and we have an excellent accompanist who plays at the rehearsals and concerts.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, driven and focused and have:
• an interest in exploring with the choir a variety of genres from medieval times to the present day;
• proven experience in choral conducting and a strong knowledge of vocal techniques and choral repertoire, and be able to maintain high standards by encouraging and developing choir members' vocal skills and musicality;
• proficient keyboard and vocal skills to assist in rehearsals for sectional work and be able to audition new members for their suitability;
• an interest and expertise in putting together appropriate and diverse repertoire that engages and challenges the choir and draws in a sizeable local audience;
• excellent communication and organisational skills and be prepared to work closely with the choir committee to support the programme and choir development;
• the ability to plan and communicate a rehearsal schedule for each concert;
• a good sense of humour and a positive and motivational approach to rehearsals.
This is a paid position. Remuneration is in the range of £4,000 per annum. The post would suit someone wishing to combine this with another job or role elsewhere.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to take a section of a rehearsal following an interview.
Closing date: 5pm on 24th February 2025.
Invitations to interviews to be confirmed by 3rd March.
Interviews will be held in the middle of March (dates tbc).
Job specification and details of how to apply are available here:
https://www.louthchoral.co.uk/job-vacancy/
Interested applicants should make their enquiries via email to Clare Fry at chair@louthchoral.co.uk.
www.louthchoral.co.uk/job-vacancy/
North East NAC
HEXHAM Male Voice Choir
Accompanist required
Hexham Male Voice Choir are needing to meet our next wonderful accompanist. We rehearse at the West End Methodist church in Hexham 7 - 9 pm on a Thursday. (Hexham sits on the southern banks of the River 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 in between.
We are looking for a pianist who is experienced in accompanying SATB choirs, or who wants to play for a TTBB and a different repertoire. This is a paid position.
Please direct your enquiries to Ray Taylor, the MD of the choir. Contact him at ray@reachbeyond.com
South West NAC
AVON & SOMERSET Constabulary Male Voice Choir
MD required
The Avon and Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir are seeking a replacement for their
Musical Director, who will be retiring after many years of accomplished service.
Our choir has been established for over fifty years and is approximately forty-five strong and
growing, the members comprising a blend of retired Police Force personnel and members of the
public. We sing four-part harmony and our repertoire includes traditional folk songs, pop
classics, spirituals, sacred music and songs from musical theatre. We perform concerts
throughout Somerset, South Gloucester, Bristol and Bath, approximately once a month, raising
money for various charities. Our rehearsals take place on Monday evenings at the Police
Headquarters in Portishead.
The post requires a person with a first-class knowledge of music and ideally some previous
experience of leading a choir. Familiarity with the kind of music we sing would also be an asset,
as would a willingness to introduce and teach new music to the choir, the majority of whose
members do not read music. That person should have good keyboard skills, show leadership
and the ability to communicate, have a stage presence and an outgoing personality. The aim
will always be to rehearse and perform to a high standard for every concert.
The holder of the post is self-employed and details will be revealed to applicants on enquiry.
Applicants will be invited to attend a rehearsal and lead the choir in a number of our pieces so
that a mutual assessment may be made.
If you are interested in this role, you should contact the Secretary, Frank Edgeller, at
fedge44@sky.com or by telephone on 07547 681451.
CHEDDAR Male Choir
Accompanist & Relief Conductor
Cheddar Male Choir is looking for a piano accompanist to play for us weekly and occasional Saturday performances beginning February 2025.
The post will also entail conducting as the relief conductor when he absent and we have a relief accompanist to cover this occurrence.
We meet nearly every Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Draycott Memorial Hall BS27 3UE near Cheddar, Somerset UK.
We sing in four-part harmony (TTBB) a varied repertoire from traditional to modern pieces.
Fee is £55 per rehearsal and £60 for a performance with travel being paid for performances at 45p / mile.
In the first instance reply by email to the secretary Martin Booth at contactcheddarmalechoir@gmail.com
Or phone our Head of Recruitment, John Morgan on 07888 717536 for more information.
