Musical Director

The choir

Meets weekly on Monday evenings 19.00hrs to 21.00hrs.

The choir has approximately 40 men and women of mixed ability, some who learn by ear, some by score.

We sing up to 4-part works with a piano accompaniment in the light entertainment genre.

Sessions include vocal and physical warm-ups and practicing the pieces chosen for our forthcoming concerts.

We share tracks, words and music scores via email/Whatsapp

Our sessions lead to 2 concerts for friends and family per year in July and December, raising funds in support of our chosen charity and we support local village events.

Job Description

Commencing September 2025

Have previous experience of conducting choirs.

Select and order suitable repertoire of songs for the choir

Adapt repertoire where necessary depending on members available.

Provide arrangements (score, words and recordings of tracks) for uploading and distributing to members.

Prepare and lead each weekly session

Provide tuition and feedback to members during the session

Take weekly rehearsals with full choir and optional rehearsals for parts where necessary

Have the ability to communicate musical terms both verbally and physically

Encourage members to develop their confidence, skills and repertoire

Conduct the choir at concerts and outdoor appearances

Ensure high standards

Fees and contract

Fees negotiable per rehearsal (a typical session being 19.30-21.00hrs) with additional payment for optional rehearsals if needed, inclusive of travel and expenses.

This is a self-employed position, and the successful candidate will be personally responsible for all tax declarations to HMRC

To apply

Applicants should send a short CV and a supporting statement explaining their interest and what they would bring to the position (max 350 words) to our secretary, email address marldoncommunitychoir@gmail.com.  For further information about the choir please visit our website, marldonchoir.org

To apply for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK