Musical Director

Abergavenny-based A-Cappella chorus Synergy (www.synergysingers.com) are a multi-award-winning, 30-member chorus of male voices from their thirties to their eighties, operating from Abergavenny but including members from further afield. Formed in 2006, we offer a wide range of close-harmony material sung and performed with the highest level of musical precision. We even move about a bit! We fuse “traditional” Male Voice Choir music with Barbershop, and sing everything from beautiful Welsh classics like Myfanwy to Queen and Elvis. We’ve performed from village halls to Venue Cymru and just love wowing our audiences!
We are now searching for an energetic and detail – orientated Music Director to join us.
 

Responsibilities include holding periodic auditions, drawing up rehearsal schedules, selecting music initially from an existing repertoire, delegating tasks, and remaining updated on close harmony musical developments. You should be successful as a Music Director and understand the skills, strengths, and weaknesses of the Synergy chorus members in your charge and most importantly, embrace the overriding ethos of the chorus of friendship, comradeship and the quest for continued improvement.  

Music Director Responsibilities:
•    Understanding the specifications and constraints of an existing platform and working with available resources to plan performances.
•    Holding periodic auditions for new members and assigning parts to chorus members.
•    Assessing the rhythm, tone, voice, and skills of each chorus section and developing a good understanding of individual member abilities.
•    Providing vocal demonstrations and coaching where necessary.
•    Scheduling music team meetings and providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
•    Selecting suitable and relevant music in collaboration with the music team to reflect and compliment existing Synergy repertoire and genre. 
•    Leading and supervising rehearsals and performances.
•    Staying up-to-date on developments and trends within close harmony a cappella music.

Music Director Requirements:
•    A passion, understanding and appreciation for close harmony a cappella. 
•    Display enthusiasm, energy, a positive outlook 
•    Great organizational, interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.
•    Excellent knowledge of music techniques, theory, and performance.
•    Strong leadership, time management, and multitasking abilities.
•    Ability to give clear instructions and make decisions under pressure.
•    The ability to play a key board would be a distinct advantage
•    Good I.T. skills and be familiar with current music software packages such as Finale and Sibelius.
•    Located preferably within an easy commute of Abergavenny.

For further information please contact Rob Maloney, Vice Chairman. Synergy A-Cappella on Mobile 07920 844309 or email rob@kerryrobert.com 
Or 
Steve Fitzgerald, Chairman, Synergy A-Cappella on  Mobile 07795 418686 or email steve.fitzgerald@outlook.com.