Accompanist

Responsibilities of the Accompanist
The accompanist would work closely with the Musical Director, Alex Knight, and
assist Alex in rehearsals by accompanying the choir and taking sectionals when
required. They are expected to attend all rehearsals, and to coordinate deputies
when necessary. The successful candidate may be invited to take part in Canbury
Singers concerts as and when needed, with renumeration at the standard rate
(please see below).
Person specification
The successful candidate will be an excellent musician who can demonstrate:
• Accompaniment from piano reduction and standard accompaniment parts
proficiently in a sympathetic manner
• An excellent standard of sight-reading
• Support for the choir by score-reading vocal parts
• Harmonisation of warm-up exercises and vocal parts
• The ability to work as part of a team in a flexible manner
• The ability to take sectional rehearsals
• The ability to take rehearsals in the event of absence of the Musical Director
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with the choir and the
committee

Pay

Renumeration is £65 for 1.5 hour session