Vacancies
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Midlands East NAC
BLUECOAT Singers
Musical Director Vacancy - Bluecoat Singers
Nottingham Bluecoat Singers
Musical Director Vacancy
Our Musical Director is retiring this Christmas and we are seeking a replacement, We need an enthusiastic and capable person to lead and develop our 35 strong mixed voice choir. We rehearse in Nuthall on a Thursday evening and perform up to six concerts per year from a broad-based music genre, accompanied by an outstanding pianist.
Our preferred candidate will be responsible for managing the choir and the music selection; a good and inspiring communicator with experience of working with singers of varying ability who are keen and passionate about their music and the organisation.
Remuneration will be fee-based and commensurate with your previous experience.
If you are interested and wish to learn more, please contact our Chairman, Chris Hollins, on 07932013442 to request a copy of the detailed job description or an informal chat about the role and the appointment process.
The closing date for applications is 31st December 2025. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in early January and an appointment made by 31st January 2026.
CONCORDIA
New Accompanist for Concordia Choir
Concordia Choir seek to appoint a new Accompanist from January 2026 as our existing accompanist moves to pastures new.
The successful applicant will ideally be an experienced piano accompanist, confident in playing music in multiple genres from the renaissance to the present day; capable of both sight reading and playing from open score. They will be able to on rare occasions deputise in a rehearsal for the Musical Director. Experience as an Organist would also be welcome.
The choir rehearses at Ashby-de-la-Zouch Methodist Church Hall on Monday evenings 19:30 - 21:30. Concordia is a registered charity, managed by a committee of Trustees.
Future plans include a concert of English music featuring Benjamin Britten’s Gloriana Dances and John Rutter’s Sprig of Thyme, entry into the Midlands Choir of The Year competition in Lichfield and Handel’s Coronation Anthems.
Concordia is a 40 or so strong SATB choir founded in 2009. Tom Stanyard BA LRSM has been its Musical Director since 2021.
Concordia typically offer four concerts a year, one of which is a Christmas offering which we have been sharing with Derby Central Salvation Army Brass Band. Concerts are occasionally augmented by additional instrumentalists, or involve a full orchestra, but many will rely on our Accompanist.
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, Linda Owen (landjowen@hotmail.co.uk) or to the Musical Director Tom Stanyard (tstanyard@gmail.com).
Application by CV with covering letter, to be submitted to either by Monday 27th November 2025, with evening auditions planned for 5th and 12th January 2026. Please indicate on your application if you are unable to make one or both of these dates.
Yorkshire West NAC
SKELMANTHORPE Male Voice Choir
Accompanist / Deputy MD - Skelmanthorpe MVC
Skelmanthorpe Male Voice Choir is looking for an
Accompanist / Deputy MD (Paid Position)
We are a TTBB ensemble of around 30 voices and are celebrating over 90 years of singing. Our varied repertoire is always growing and includes classical, traditional, jazz, showtime and modern pieces. We love to sing, and our track record of festival success proves it’s possible to blend achievement with real fun! We meet every Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm alternating between Skelmanthorpe and Sandal (Wakefield)
Ideally, our new accompanist / deputy MD will have the following:
Grade 8 piano qualification
Sound sight reading skills with, if possible, an ability to improvise and/or provide imaginative accompaniment, including for warm-up, cool-down and scales-based exercises
Experience of providing accompaniment to musicians and singers
An ability to play a wide variety of music genres
Experience of performing in public across a variety of situations
Experience of working with others
An ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with the musical director and choristers
A desire to be a committed and pro-active member of a quality music team
Availability to accompany the choir at performances and the weekly practices (apart from planned or unavoidable absences).
Occasionally, you may be required to lead rehearsals or sectional practices from the keyboard.
SMVC is a registered charity and relies upon member donations/subscriptions and income from concert performances to fund its activities. The choir is able to pay music team principals a fee for services provided.
The successful applicant for this role is guaranteed a genuinely warm welcome to the choir, with the prospect of working with a dedicated musical director and a group of people who are not afraid to have fun but who, at the same time, are keen to make sure their performances are as good as they possibly can be.
If you would like to apply to be the Accompanist/deputy MD to the Skelmanthorpe Male Voice Choir, please email a CV and cover letter to David Llewellyn: admin@skelmvc.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 19/12/25
For more information about the choir please visit the website: www.skelmvc.co.uk
