Accompanist

Following the relocation of our accompanist after 11 years, Treble Clef Ladies’ Choir (Weybridge Surrey) are seeking to appoint a new accompanist for September 2024.

We are a friendly and welcoming group of ladies who enjoy coming together to sing and make music.  Membership stands at around 50 and we meet every Monday evening at St James’ Church Hall, Weybridge, 7.30 – 9.30pm.  Our repertoire consists of show tunes, classical, folk and jazz, including some challenging 4-part harmony arrangements.  This year Treble Clef celebrates its 35th anniversary and its third year with Emily Leather as our Musical Director – info on our website   trebleclefchoir.org.uk     Rehearsals are fun and relaxed, yet we work hard and are proud of our high level of performance.  We perform at least 3 full concerts per year and support smaller organisations at singing opportunities where possible, such as singing Christmas carols in retirement homes.

We require an accompanist who can commit to most Monday evenings and our full concert schedule.  We can accommodate some non-availability at rehearsals by negotiation.   The ability to sight read, accompany vocal warm ups and follow a conductor is essential and previous experience of accompanying choirs is desirable.  Though not essential, there are also opportunities to perform a piano solo in some concerts.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experience.  Applications from students or pianists with less accompanying experience are also encouraged.

Short- listed candidates will be invited to accompany some of a regular rehearsal as part of the selection process.(During July).  We offer competitive remuneration to the right person, subject to an annual review.  Please send a letter of application and CV to: hilary.netherwood@gmail.com . Closing date for application is 30th June 2024. All candidates will receive an acknowledgement .