Musical Director/Conductor

STANMORE CHORAL SOCIETY,  London Borough of HARROW

A vacancy has arisen for the position of MUSICAL DIRECTOR (MD) following the appointment of our present MD, Harry Bradford, to the English Baroque Choir.   It is anticipated that the new Musical Director will start in September 2022, with the option to start in April 2022.

About us:

• We are an SATB choir of about 40 adult members rehearsing weekly with a resident accompanist
• We currently perform 3 concerts a year, held in a local church.
• At present we perform a range of sacred and secular choral works as well as a variety of other genres of music such as light opera, jazz and songs from the shows.
• We rehearse on Mondays evenings 7.45-9.45 in term time in the church hall of St William of York, Du Cros Drive, Stanmore, HA7 4TJ
• We have an elected committee which supports the Musical Director and oversees the running of the choir and its organisation.

Stanmore Choral Society is registered with the Charity Commission. The charitable objective of the choir is: The study and practice of choral music in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performance.

Our expectations of a Musical Director:

• Appropriate background in music, teaching and conducting SATB choirs, soloists and instrumentalists.
• Wide knowledge of and ability to choose imaginative and engaging concert programmes with broad audience appeal, within the choir’s budget.
• Planning a whole season in advance for approval by the committee.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and foster the development of an enthusiastic group of amateur singers.
• Experience in liaising with, and engaging, soloists and instrumentalists, within the choir’s budget.
• To move the choir forward by promoting the growth of the choir both musically and in number through events such as Come and Sing
• Ability to work in partnership with the committee and attend occasional meetings.
• Available for 3 terms per annum, to direct the choir for approximately 38 rehearsals per annum.
• To attend regularly and be responsible for arranging a replacement conductor if not available for any reason
• To be available on occasions to support the choir in extracurricular activities that are of benefit to the development of the choir.

Remuneration would be £92 per session and £361 per concert day.  The successful applicant will be engaged on a self-employed basis, being responsible for their own Tax and NI contributions

For more information about the choir please visit our website www.stanmore-choral.org.uk

Please forward CV and supporting statement together with the details of two referees to Maureen Dunning, email modunning@btinternet.com by 13th December 2021.  Tel number for enquiries 07876793012

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for audition and interview, which will take place mid-January  2022