Musical Director

Application deadline: 
Monday, 17 June 2019
Description of vacancy: 

Wycombe’s long-established Male Voice Choir is renewing its musical team, with the recent appointment of a new Accompanist and the imminent retirement of our Musical Director Louise Langley.

We are seeking a new MD to conduct our rehearsals and concerts and to provide musical leadership to develop our repertoire and singers’ capabilities in an engaging and enjoyable way.

Our repertoire is a rich mix of traditional Male Voice Choir pieces along with modern treatments of well-known songs from musicals and pop genres. We are keen to pursue a modernising agenda while respecting our MVC roots.

The MD role is supported by an experienced Management Committee that handles engagements for the Choir and social functions – teamwork is of the essence!

The full Job Description is available on our website at www.wycombeorpheus.org.uk/md-jd  Applicants should send an email to our Secretary, Craig Lewis at wycombeorpheus@aol.com attaching relevant CV or Bio information. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Choir Trustees and will have the opportunity to meet and conduct the Choir in the period to mid-July when we take our summer break. The appointment will be effective from the start of our new Choir year in September.

Location: 
Wesley Methodist Church
Priory Road
HP13 6SE High Wycombe
United Kingdom