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Midlands South West NAC
MIDLANDS HOSPITALS' Choir
Accompanist wanted for vibrant Birmingham Choir
Midlands Hospitals’ Choir
Piano Accompanist Wanted for Vibrant Birmingham Choir
From January 2027
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesday evenings (7:15 PM – 9:30 PM), in St Lazar’s Hall, Bournville [B30 1QG], with termly breaks, plus some all-day rehearsals.
Concerts: Minimum 3 major performances per year.
Remuneration: Competitive fee per rehearsal and concert (commensurate with experience)
About Us
We are a friendly, enthusiastic, and ambitious choir of around 70 members based in Birmingham.
We were formed in 1981. Our repertoire is delightfully eclectic, spanning everything from classical sacred pieces, opera choruses, and musical theatre to jazz arrangements and pop classics. We take our music-making seriously while keeping rehearsals warm, engaging, and enjoyable.
We give at least 3 major performances each year, the concerts being held mostly in churches in the Birmingham area. We support a very deserving and appreciative charity, Music Therapy Works.
As we aim to make every rehearsal both a challenging and enjoyable experience for everyone, whatever their musical background, it is essential that the accompanist is an accomplished player who can work alongside the Musical Director to ensure that rehearsals run smoothly.
The Role
We are seeking an accomplished and adaptable Piano Accompanist to join us for our weekly rehearsals and concert schedule. Working closely with our Musical Director, you will play an integral role in supporting rehearsal flow, supporting vocal sections, and accompanying performance programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
● Accompanying weekly Tuesday evening rehearsals, plus some all-day rehearsals prior to concerts.
● Playing for at least three main concerts each year.
● Supporting sectional rehearsals by playing individual vocal parts when required.
● Collaborating with the Musical Director to help singers achieve their best musical standard.
About You:
You will require
● Exceptional Sight-Reading & Technique: Fluent keyboard technique with strong sight-reading skills across varied genres.
● Versatility: Comfortable moving between classical notation, light pop/jazz accompaniments, and musical theatre arrangements.
● Choral Awareness: Experience accompanying choirs or vocal groups, with an intuitive understanding of a conductor’s tempo and cues.
● Reliability & Engagement: Punctual, reliable, and supportive of a positive ensemble environment.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our musical community, we would love to hear from you! Please send
● A short CV relevant to the post
● A statement no longer than 250 words explaining why you should be appointed to the post
● A short audio/video clip of your playing (if available)
To: secretary@midlandshospitalschoir.org.uk
Further information will be sent to you upon application.
The Musical Director, Piers Maxim, is happy to answer any questions about the post. Email: piersmaxim@gmail.com
Closing Date for Applications: November 15th 2026
It is expected that the successful candidate would undergo a 1-term probationary period.
Auditions/trial rehearsals will take place in Bournville during upcoming Tuesday rehearsals in November and early December, and the successful candidate would take up the post in early 2027
www.midlandshospitalschoir.org.uk
Expires 15 November 2026
Midlands North NAC
HADLEY & District ORPHEUS Male Choir
Music Director Required
Hadley & District Orpheus Male Choir
Registered Charity Number 1205316
Music Director Required
The Choir
Established in 1901 we are a friendly and enthusiastic, four-part male voice choir, a registered charity based in Hadley, Telford.
We are seeking to appoint only our 8th Music Director since formation to lead us into the next stage of our musical development. This
is an exciting opportunity for a committed choral leader to work with a welcoming group of singers who enjoy performing a varied repertoire of male voice arrangements for local audiences, community events, concerts and charitable occasions.
The Role
The Music Director will be responsible for the musical leadership of the choir, including planning and leading rehearsals, developing vocal technique and musicianship,
shaping concert programmes, and conducting performances. The successful candidate will work closely with the choir Trustees and accompanist to maintain an enjoyable,
inclusive and musically rewarding environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and lead regular choir rehearsals in an encouraging and purposeful manner.
• Conduct the choir at concerts, community performances and other engagements in a busy schedule.
• Select and develop suitable repertoire for a male voice choir, balancing the traditional favourites with fresh and engaging material.
• Support singers in improving vocal technique, blend, confidence and performance skills.
• Work collaboratively with the accompanist, Trustees and choir members on concert planning and musical priorities.
• Help the choir attract, retain and develop members through positive musical leadership.
We Are Looking For
• An experienced choral conductor or musician with an understanding of male voice singing.
• A confident, organised and approachable choir leader.
• Someone able to motivate singers of mixed experience and musical ability.
• Good knowledge of choral repertoire and the ability to choose music appropriate to the choir.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Keyboard skills would be helpful but are not essential.
Terms
This is a part-time, self-employed position. Rehearsals are weekly on Monday evenings and a start date and remuneration will be agreed with the successful candidate
according to availability, experience and the choir’s programme. Occasional weekend, evening or daytime performances will be required.
How to Apply
To express interest, please send a brief covering note and musical CV to: Chas Kay (Secretary) on kaychasj@aol.com
Informal enquiries are very welcome. Please call Phil Jones (Deputy Chair) on 01952 677314
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to meet the choir and lead part of a rehearsal.
Closing date: 30th November 2026
Expires 30 November 2026
Midlands East NAC
CONCORDIA
A new accompanist for Concordia Choir
Concordia Choir, Ashby de la Zouch
seek to appoint a new accompanist from January 2027
The successful applicant will ideally be an experienced choral accompanist, confident across a variety of genres, capable of both sight reading and playing from open score. Experience as an Organist would also be welcome as would the ability to, on rare occasions, deputise in a rehearsal for the Musical Director or to lead a sectional rehearsal.
Concordia is a welcoming, non-auditioned, 35-40 member SATB choir, founded in 2009. Tom Stanyard BA(Hons) LRSM has been Musical Director since 2021. During that time the choir has performed a wide variety of repertoire, ranging from Palestrina, Missa Brevis and Ola Gjeilo, Sunrise Mass to thematic programmes of shorter pieces from Byrd to Britten, Lassus to Lauridsen and Weelkes to Whitacre.
The choir typically give four concerts a year, occasionally with additional instrumentalists. The Christmas concert is shared with the Derby Central Salvation Army Brass Band.
Future plans include a tour to Gloucestershire and entry into the Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts, an Opera Gala concert and Beethoven Mass in C.
The choir rehearses at Ashby-de-la-Zouch Methodist Church Hall on Monday evenings, 19:30 - 21:30. The rehearsal stipend begins at £75 with consideration for relevant qualifications and experience. The successful applicant will be engaged as a self-employed contractor.
This is a rare opportunity to help support an enthusiastic, ambitious, friendly and growing Choir. For more information please visit www.concordiachoir.co.uk
Informal enquiries for the post are invited to either the Chair, Mel Beatham (melaniebeatham@aol.com) or to the Musical Director, Tom Stanyard (tstanyard@gmail.com).
Application by CV, with covering letter, to be submitted by Friday 18th December, with evening auditions planned for Monday 4th and 11th January 2027. Please indicate on your application if you are unable to make one or both of these dates.
Expires 18 December 2026
Wales North/Cheshire West NAC
CHESTER Ladies Choir
Musical Director needed for Chester Ladies Choir
Chester Ladies Choir is looking for a new Musical Director to start from May 2027.
The Choir was established in 1955 and is open to all ladies from Chester and the surrounding area, some of whom come from as far as North Wales and the Wirral.
We are an inclusive choir so do not audition new members, but we do maintain a high standard of singing with most concerts performed “off copy”. We usually perform two concerts a year at Christmas and in the Spring/Summer as well as taking part in other events throughout the year.
We currently have around 40 members of various ages who really enjoy their singing.
We rehearse from 7.30 to 9.30 on Tuesday evenings at the United Reform Church in Hoole from September to July.
We perform a wide variety of music including songs from shows, popular songs, folk music and some more serious items.
The Musical Director is responsible for directing the choir and developing and maintaining the music programme (in consultation with the committee).
The successful candidate should be self-directed and efficient with good communication and leadership skills. He/she should have an interest and knowledge of a wide range of music.
Applications are invited for this position by end December 2026. For further information and to apply with a copy of your CV, please contact Jane Pendlebury (Chair) tclchoir@outlook.com Mob 07929211123.
Closing date 31st December 2026
Expires 31 December 2026
CHESTER Ladies Choir
Accompanist needed for Chester Ladies Choir
Chester Ladies Choir is looking for a new Accompanist to start from May 2027.
The Choir was established in 1955 and is open to all ladies from Chester and the surrounding area, some of whom come from as far as North Wales and the Wirral.
We are an inclusive choir so do not audition new members, but we do maintain a high standard of singing with most concerts performed “off copy”. We usually perform two concerts a year at Christmas and in the Spring/Summer as well as taking part in other events throughout the year.
We currently have around 40 members of various ages who really enjoy their singing.
We rehearse from 7.30 to 9.30 on Tuesday evenings at the United Reform Church in Hoole from September to July.
We perform a wide variety of music including songs from shows, popular songs, folk music and some more serious items.
The successful applicant will have good sight- reading skills, experience of choir accompaniment and a collaborative approach to rehearsals and performances.
Applications are invited for this position by end December 2026. For further information and to apply with a copy of your CV, please contact Jane Pendlebury (Chair) tclchoir@outlook.com Mob 07929211123.
Closing date 31st December 2026
Expires 31 December 2026