Conductor / Music Director

Lambeth Wind Orchestra is seeking a new Conductor / Music Director, starting September 2022.

We are a lively, friendly and inclusive community concert band with 35-40 members, rehearsing on Thursday evenings 7.30-9.30pm in Herne Hill.  Established in 2008, we are distinguished by the diversity of our repertoire and our sense of the band as a community.  We present at least two formal concerts each year, in the Spring and Autumn, but our busiest time is over the summer, since we are particularly renowned for our lively and engaging outdoor performances. We also present an informal Christmas concert and busk for charity at least once a year. Fundraising and outreach into the community are important to us.  

We are looking for someone who is:

• personable and a good communicator; 
• able to create a happy environment in rehearsals; 
• both supportive and demanding in leading our music making; 
• an excellent musician;
• enthusiastic about community music making; and 
• able to recommend and advise on repertoire. 

The ability to arrange music would be an advantage.

Also important are:

• some conducting experience (though we are prepared to consider individuals with potential);
• the ability to play at least one woodwind or brass instrument;
• presentation skills and the ability to engage our audiences. 

Full details are available on our website.

Please send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet our criteria and why you would suit the role.  

Applications should be sent to lambethwindorchestra@yahoo.co.uk by 31st March 2022.  

 Interviews to be held in the week commencing 25th April. 

 Auditions to be held on 12th and 19th May 2022.