Conductor

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Woodford Symphony Orchestra is seeking to appoint a conductor from September 2020 with orchestral experience and the ability to enthuse and inspire an amateur orchestra to develop and achieve the highest possible musical standards.

WSO is a friendly amateur orchestra of around 25 members, serving East London and South West Essex, performing a wide range of music, including symphonies and concertos with a variety of soloists. WSO rehearses on Thursday evenings between 7.45 and 9.45pm at Roding Valley High School, Loughton IG10 3JA. There are excellent transport links, being 5 minutes from Loughton Station on the Central Line.There are 8 rehearsals per term plus a rehearsal on the day of each concert, held 3 times per year, usually in the Great Hall of the school.

For more details about the orchestra and the full job description please visit www.wsorchestra.org.uk

The position will be offered on the understanding that the conductor will be aoppointed for at least a year, but with the hope and expectation that this will be a longer term commitment.

Application process: please send a CV and letter of application to leader@wsorchestra.org.uk.

Closing date for  applications: 5.00pm on Monday 6th April 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to conduct a rehearsal for 30 mins on Thursday 30th April, followed by an interview on Tuesday May 5th.