MUSICAL DIRECTOR

The West Sussex Philharmonic Choir was founded over 40 years ago and today numbers around 85 non-auditioned members.  Our current MD will be leaving the choir in July after four very successful years.  During his tenure the choir’s membership has grown significantly and concert audiences have increased.  There has also been a noticeable improvement in our standard of singing and we are looking for an MD who can build on these successes to continue the choir’s development.

Rehearsals are held in Horsham on Tuesday evenings at 8.00pm-10.00pm from September until mid-July with the support of a professional accompanist.  We currently perform four concerts each season at St Mary’s Parish Church, Horsham, including a carol concert with brass quintet.  All concerts feature professional soloists and musicians, and the season includes at least one major orchestral concert.

The choir’s substantial repertoire is both sacred and secular and is taken from all the major classical composers, recently ranging from Bach and Elgar to Chilcott and Jenkins.

Essential requirements will be:

• Extensive experience of leading rehearsals, teaching vocal techniques and promoting high standards of performance
• The ability to engage with and encourage choir members to develop their singing skills
• A successful history of selecting and conducting professional soloists and orchestral players for concerts
• Knowledge and experience of planning concert repertoire in conjunction with the committee to provide the variety and challenge which will enthuse choir members and audiences
• A willingness to engage with choir members and audiences on social media

Remuneration will be competitive and based on experience

Closing date for applications: Friday 28 March 2025

Please send expressions of interest and CVs to:  wspcchair@btinternet.com