Choir Accompanist

Cunninghame Choir is a non-auditioned, mixed voice, community adult choir of approximately 25 singers. It presents two major concerts per year, accompanied by piano, organ, string quartet or similar ensemble, and may also perform at smaller local events. Our repertoire aims to include a variety of music with broad appeal to a diverse audience - from classical choral works to more contemporary styles, folk music, blues, gospel and more. Further information, including past concerts, can be found on the choir’s website www.cunninhgame-choir.org.uk.

Rehearsals Wednesday evenings, 7.30-9.30pm at Beith Community Centre, King’s Road, Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland.

Late August to mid-May - totalling 30 rehearsals, with occasional extra sessions, through term time.

The successful candidate will:

•Ideally have some experience of accompanying choirs, but this is not essential

•be able to prepare accompaniments to a high standard

•have excellent sight-reading and score-reading skills

•be able to improvise supportive accompaniments for vocal warm-ups

•be able to play single and multiple voice parts as well as full accompaniments

•accompany, where required, the choir for concert performances For the right candidate, there may also be opportunities for solo piano concert performances, if desired.

The ability to assist in the production of voice part practice recordings to help with learning would be an advantage but is not essential.

The community centre has a good quality upright piano that we use for rehearsals and on-site concerts.

Remuneration: £60 per two-hour rehearsal and £250 per concert as required.

The accompanist will be self-employed.

Application letters plus a CV and, if possible, video footage of the applicant accompanying a choir or soloist should be sent to janetkbarr@yahoo.com by 19th May 2023. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short interview and to accompany an ensemble of choir members on the evening of Wednesday 24th or 31st May 2023.