Choir Director

Key responsibilities • Lead the choir for weekly rehearsals: leading warm-ups; teaching songs; conducting choir in rehearsals and performances • Work alongside accompanist in rehearsals and concerts; occasionally lead weekly rehearsals without pianist • Programme and source repertoire: choose appropriate repertoire for each term; make arrangements where necessary • Make resources: lyric sheets for choir members; scores for pianist; audio learning tracks of each part • Attend termly committee meetings (online) • Liaise with committee members on an ongoing basis about termly logistics and matters arising Skills, knowledge, and experience Please clearly address how you meet the essential criteria in your application. Essential criteria 1. Experience of leading vocal groups/choirs 2. Experience of working with participants of all abilities 3. Good understanding of appropriate and engaging repertoire for mixed ability groups 4. Understanding of and commitment to inclusive practice, ensuring that the choir is a welcoming place to the community it serves 5. Ability to communicate well with a range of people; advocate for the choir and engage with its on-going recruitment drive