Vacancies
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Cornwall NAC
FOUR LANES Male Choir
Vacancy for a Musical Director - Four Lanes MC
Four Lanes Male Choir seeks A New Musical Director From September 1st 2011
This is A Prize-Winning Choir of 70 voices which has been established for over 65 years.
Enquires or Expressions of interest are welcomed preferably with short CV.
Information pack on application to the Secretary.
Mr T J Parrell
2 Vyvyans Terrace
Praze
Camborne
Cornwall
TR14 0LD
HEYL ST PIRAN Singers
Vacancy for Deputy Musical Director - Heyl
Heyl St. Piran Singers (ladies choir) are looking for a Deputy Musical Director and a Deputy Pianist
We sing a wide range of music and can be found on Thursday's from 7.30pm - 9.30pm at:
Hayle Methodist Church.
For further information please contact our Musical Director, Ann Birch, on 01736 752335
Cumbria/IOM NAC
K SHOES Male Voice Choir
New Musical Director - K Shoes MVC
K. Shoes Male Voice Choir Kendal.
Vacancy for New Musical Director effective from August 2011.
This vacancy has arise due to the ravages of time since this choir has only had two musical directors in its entire 41 year history. Nobody can quite remember who the accompanist was prior to Colin Tolson and both he and Martin Webster the MD are now feeling the strain of the physical effort involved in their respective duties.
New blood is therefore the order of the day and applications are invited from all those of a musical bent who feel they have the skills and energies required to handle a band of men representing a talented choir of considerable reputation. Remuneration depending upon qualification and experience.
We have around 40+ singers, rehearse on Wednesday evenings at Kendal Town Hall, and perform most of our domestic concerts in and around the beautiful English Lake District and North Lancashire.
We also often tour, especially to our twin towns in Germany and Ireland and of course visit other choirs elsewhere in this country. This is a happy group who sing to a high standard and which has a good support structure.
Should you feel you could lead our cheerful band to continued success, and possess a reasonable sense of humour then please get in touch with our Secretary, Bill Entwistle, 112, Bare Lane, Morecambe, LA4 6RS. Tel:01524 831957.
www.k-shoes-male-voice-choir.org.uk/
New Accompanist - K Shoes MVC
K. Shoes Male Voice Choir Kendal.
Vacancy for Accompanist effective January 2011. This vacancy arise due to the ravages of time since this choir has only had two musical directors in its entire 41 year history. Nobody can quite remember who the accompanist was prior to Colin Tolson and both he and Martin Webster the MD are now feeling the strain of the physical effort involved in their respective duties.
New blood is therefore the order of the day and applications are invited from all those of a musical bent who feel they have the skills and energies required to handle a band of men representing a talented choir of considerable reputation. Remuneration depending upon qualification and experience.
We have around 40+ singers, rehearse on Wednesday evenings at Kendal Town Hall, and perform most of our domestic concerts in and around the beautiful English Lake District and North Lancashire.
We also often tour, especially to our twin towns in Germany and Ireland and of course visit other choirs elsewhere in this country. This is a happy group who sing to a high standard and which has a good support structure.
Should you feel you could lead our cheerful band to continued success, and possess a reasonable sense of humour then please get in touch with our Secretary, Bill Entwistle, 112, Bare Lane, Morecambe, LA4 6RS. Tel:01524 831957.
www.k-shoes-male-voice-choir.org.uk/
Midlands East NAC
DALESMEN (The) Male Voice Choir
New Musical Director - Dalesmen MVC
We are looking to appoint a Musical Director.
We have 50 members and are preparing a major recruitment campaign in late summer/autumn of this year. The choir performs between 15 and 20 concerts annually. Our repertoire is very varied.
The choir is well run by a supportive, hard working committee and is a registered charity.
There is an attractive remuneration on offer, commensurate with the applicants experience.
The position will suit someone with energy and enthusiasm, who wants to join a friendly choir that has aspirations to progress to the highest standards possible.
Please browse our website for a broader picture of the Dalesmen's activities and for more details on the vacancy of MD contact the Chairman, Paul Sheward,
Tel:- 01773 748986
EASTWOOD COLLIERIES' Male Voice Choir
Vacancy for a Principal Accompanist - ECMVC
The ‘Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir’ is looking for a new Principal Accompanist to commence immediately (where possible).
The choir sings from an extensive and varied repertoire in order to develop our knowledge, skills and techniques both for audiences and the choir alike. In addition to our singing we try to meet socially once a year for an annual dinner or other social evening to foster relations between ourselves and our families.
The Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir is now in its 90th Year (with a tremendous record of achievements and a proud and illustrious history – see our website for further details – www.eastwoodcollieriesmvc.co.uk). Each year we participate in a number of concerts (usually between 10 – 20 per year) at various venues throughout the local district and beyond.
Our ideal Principal Accompanist will participate in exciting and enjoyable rehearsals to a high standard. He or she would play for the choir for all concerts and rehearsal sessions and ensure the continuing success of the choir, inspiring confidence and commitment from all singers.
At present we are fortunate to have the services of a Principal Conductor, Deputy Conductor, and a Deputy Accompanist, so you will be joining an already strong and formidable team of first class musical knowledge.
The role of Principal Accompanist will require a good level of musical skills but also an ability to liaise closely with the Management Committee/Trustees, Principal Conductor and Deputy Conductor and the choir in determining the future direction of the music of the choir (where applicable).
How to apply
Please submit a completed Application Form, a copy of your CV (if applicable), details of two referees and a covering letter (not more than two sheets of A4) to include key details of your music experience, choral experience and musical qualifications. An Application Pack can be obtained from the choir’s website at www.eastwoodcollieriesmvc.co.uk or by emailing the General Secretary.
We hope to learn how you would lead and develop our choir and why you think you meet the
particular needs of our choir.
Applications should be submitted to the Choirs Honorary General Secretary either electronically or by post:
Lord James Ferrabbee KtGC., OBE
Honorary General Secretary
35 Hawton Crescent
Wollaton Park
Nottingham
NG8 1BZ
Email: james@ferrabbee.fsnet.co.uk
www.eastwoodcollieriesmvc.co.uk
Midlands South West NAC
KIDDERMINSTER Male Choir
Deputy Musical Director - Kidderminster MC
The award winning Kidderminster Male Choir is seeking a Deputy Musical Director to assist the Musical Director (MD) in progressing the advancement and development of the choir.
The successful applicant must possess the ability to read and interpret musical arrangements and will preferably have some background in music education, training or performance. The position requires a person with an appreciation for all types of music and with good interpersonal, social and communication skills together with a desire to be an integral part of one of the most popular and successful male choirs in the UK.
We are looking for a person prepared to participate in the music and social life of the choir and responsibilities will include standing in for the Musical Director at choir practice (Thursday evenings), rehearsals, concerts and other engagements. There is also the opportunity for personal musical development under the guidance of the MD.
The Deputy Musical Director will receive suitable reimbursement for duties undertaken however this is principally a social interest activity.
Interested? Please contact the Choir Secretary (Terry Pugh) on
www.kidderminstermalechoir.co.uk
Assistant Accompanist - Kidderminster MC
The award winning Kidderminster Male Choir is seeking a male or female Assistant Accompanist to assist the Principal Accompanist and her Deputy in supporting the Musical Director in his responsibilities for the musical advancement and development of the choir.
The successful applicant must be a musically competent accomplished pianist with the ability to sight read music, follow a choir conductor and interpret musical arrangements. Applicants should preferably possess some background in music education, training or performance. The position requires a person with an appreciation for all types of music and with good interpersonal, social and communication skills together with a desire to be an integral part of one of the most popular and successful male choirs in the UK.
We are looking for a person prepared to participate in the music and social life of the choir and responsibilities will include standing in for the Principal Accompanist or her Deputy at choir practices, rehearsals, concerts and other engagements. There is also the opportunity for personal musical development under the guidance of the Principal Accompanist.
The Assistant Accompanist will receive suitable reimbursement for duties undertaken but this position should be regarded principally as a social activity.
Interested ?.
Please contact the Choir Secretary on the email link below.
www.kidderminstermalechoir.co.uk
MARSTON Singers (The)
Musical Director - Marston Singers
The Marston Singers Mixed Voice Choir
Established since 1960
CAN YOU HELP!!
We are a mixed voice choir and soon we will be celebrating being 50 years old.
We are looking for a new musical director to conduct our mixed voice choir. We meet every Monday at Fordhouses Methodist Church Hall, Wincester Road, Fordhouses. Wolverhampton. We start at 7.45 p.m. and finish at 9.45 p.m.
Our musical director leaves us in October this year.
We sing a varied repertoire and if you are interested in looking at us with a view to taking over please contact our chairman Don or our secretary Gill.
We are a friendly bunch who love to sing.
Secretary
Gill Whittaker
01902 787963
Chairman
Don Franklin
01902 332142
PENN Singers
Vacancy for Musical Director - Penn Singers
Owing to the retirement, after 13 years, of our current Musical Director, Penn Singers is seeking to appoint a new MD to take up this role in September 2010.
Penn Singers is a well established choir that recently celebrated its 60th Anniversary.
We are a mixed voice choir of 70 members with a reputation for a good standard of performance. The choir has a varied repertoire of classical, religious, popular, folk and songs from the shows.
The choir rehearse on a Monday evening at Penn United Reformed Church, Wolverhampton.
The applicant will ideally have had experience with a mixed voice choir and have knowledge of appropriate repertoire and should be able to demonstrate singing techniques and good teaching skills. The ability to work in harmony with the choir and its well organised, enthusiastic and supportive committee is essential.
We are looking for an enthusiastic MD who will be committed to the long-term development of the choir. Remuneration will be by arrangement and agreement.
For application details and further information please contact:-
Anita Morris,
29 School Road,
Wombourne,
Staffs.
WV5 9DZ
Tel: 01902 897545
North East NAC
TYNEMOUTH Choral Society
Musical Director - Tynemouth Choral
Tynemouth Choral Society is seeking a new Musical Director.
Due to the retirement of the present Musical Director, the members of Tynemouth Choral Society are seeking to appoint a musically accomplished individual with experience of choral music as their new Musical Director from January 2011.
The well established, all-ability choir is open to anyone over sixteen with an interest and enjoyment in performing Choral Music. At present there are 44 members who meet on Monday evenings from 7pm to 9pm in The Chapel, The King’s School, Tynemouth.
We are members of Making Music and The National Association of Choirs.
We currently perform two major classical works per year, rehearsing from mid September to mid December for one and January to mid May for the other. We sometimes meet after the second concert for a few weeks to build up a repertoire of lighter music. This can then be used when we are asked to give concerts e.g. for charity or ‘The Choral Spectacular’ with the massed choirs of the local group of the National Association of Choirs. These concerts will only take place if there is mutual agreement.
What are we looking for? - We enjoy developing our repertoire and seek a Musical Director with the ability to deliver exciting and enjoyable rehearsals to a high musical standard and who is able to inspire confidence in singers with varied musical ability. The Musical Director will work closely with the choir committee in determining the content of concerts and the future of the choir, especially the attraction of new members.
The post currently pays an honorarium of £475 per annum. This is negotiable but is dependent on the size and income of the choir.
If this sounds like you please submit your CV and full details of your musical qualifications, conducting and leadership experience, together with details of two individuals willing to provide a reference on your behalf, to: Margaret Stephenson (Secretary),
20 Dene Road, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, E30 2JW. Telephone 0191 257 3979. E-mail info@tynemouthchoral.co.uk
To arrive as soon as possible - but no later than 30th September 2010.
North West NAC
HARMONY REVIVAL
Musical Director Vacancy - Harmony Revival
MEN’S BARBERSHOP CHORUS
With a commitment to regular competitions and singouts requires an ambitious and enthusiastic
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Club membership of 40+ including many recently recruited singers.
Applicants with barbershop experience preferred.
Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings in Stockport, Greater Manchester. Informal enquiries by telephone to Martin Kelly, Chairman Stockport BHC (Harmony Revival) 0161 286 6282 or 07817 633685.
Formal applications by email by 31 October 2010
Southern Counties NAC
BOURNEMOUTH ORPHEUS Male Voice Choir
Vacancy for a Musical Director - Bournemouth OrMVC
Bournemouth Orpheus Male Choir are seeking a new Musical Director.
We are a small enthusiastic choir and have an excellent accompanist, and repertoire. We were formed in 1994 and have sung in Joint Concerts with many well known Choirs; the last being the City of Coventry M.V.C.
We are at a point where the choir needs new members to boost the present membership and build on our present reputation. We meet on Fridays in Iford Bournemouth and are looking for a motivational Musical Director.
Contact Details to Terry Purnell on 07773795063
http://bournemouthorpheus.co.uk
SOLENT Male Voice Choir
New Musical Director - Solent MVC
SOLENT MALE VOICE CHOIR
Portsmouth
VACANCY FOR MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Owing to the retirement of our Musical Director the Solent Male Voice Choir (SMVC) is seeking to appoint a new Musical Director to take up the post by December 2010.
This is a well established choir with 30 plus members and growing which celebrates its 50th year in 2011. We have a very broad repertoire covering all types of songs and rehearse on a Tuesday evening at 7.30 pm.
The applicant will ideally have previous experience of male voice choirs, be able to demonstrate good communication skills and be able to work with the current team and choir to maintain the present high standard.
The successful applicant, male or female, will be an ex-officio member of the choir committee and will work closely with them.
For further details please contact:
Mr. Brian Goff – Chairman
Telephone: 023 92252211
Email: Brian6391@btinternet.com or if unavailable
Margaret Newman – Musical Director.
Email: margaretnewman216@btinternet.com
Thames South NAC
KENT POLICE Male Voice Choir
Vacany for Musical Director - Kent Police Choir
The present incumbent has indicated their intention to retire at the end of 2010, after over 25 years of dedicated service to the Kent Police Male Voice Choir.
With currently 48 singers, not all of whom are serving or retired members of Kent Police, membership is drawn from all over Kent. The choir is self-financing and managed by an elected committee of the members, with whom the Musical Director will liaise closely.
The choir sings in traditional TTBB format, with a wide-ranging repertoire. Between 12 and 15 public concerts are performed each year, basically one Saturday evening per month and each of the first three Saturdays in December, covering the whole of Kent and occasionally to more distant parts. The choir’s objective is to raise funds for good causes in the county, so, apart from a minimal concert fee, the proceeds of all concerts are donated to the organisers’ causes.
Weekly rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings between 7 pm and 9.30 pm in the Clift Room, at Kent Police Headquarters, Sutton Road, Maidstone.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ability and experience in directing, developing and accompanying a well-established male voice choir. Remuneration will be negotiable.
Initial contact should be made through the Choir Secretary, Chris Longfield, tel 01303 875121 or email secretary@kpmvc.org.uk
KINGFISHER Singers (The)
Vacany for Accompanist - Kent Police Choir
The present incumbent has indicated their intention to retire at the end of 2010, after over 25 years of dedicated service to the Kent Police Male Voice Choir.
With currently 48 singers, not all of whom are serving or retired members of Kent Police, membership is drawn from all over Kent. The choir is self-financing and managed by an elected committee of the members, with whom the Accompanist will liaise closely.
The choir sings in traditional TTBB format, with a wide-ranging repertoire.
Between 12 and 15 public concerts are performed each year, basically one Saturday evening per month and each of the first three Saturdays in December, covering the whole of Kent and occasionally to more distant parts. The choir’s objective is to raise funds for good causes in the county, so, apart from a minimal concert fee, the proceeds of all concerts are donated to the organisers’ causes.
Weekly rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings between 7 pm and 9.30 pm in the Clift Room, at Kent Police Headquarters, Sutton Road, Maidstone.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ability and experience in developing and accompanying a well-established male voice choir. Remuneration will be negotiable.
Initial contact should be made through the Choir Secretary, Chris Longfield, tel 01303 875121 or email secretary@kpmvc.org.uk
Wales North/Cheshire West NAC
CANTORION RHOS
New Musical Director - Cantorion Rhos
Cantorion Rhos, a mixed choir based in the village of Rhosllanerchrugog, near Wrexham, North Wales, is seeking a musical Director from May 2010.
Cantorion Rhos was formed in 1981 and is a mixed choir of just under 50 members. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings in Rhos between 7pm and 9pm. The choir’s repertoire is varied and includes music from the 16th century onwards, works by major composers and an ever increasing variety of more modern works, including some commissioned pieces.
Competition successes include the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, the National Eisteddfod of Wales, the north Wales Choral Competition, Chester Choral Festival and the BBC Radio Cymru Choir of the Year. The choir will be competing in the Musical Festival at Bangor, Northern Ireland, this April. Concert performances are usually for charity and the choir has sung at many prestigious venues and its visits to Germany and Poland were highly acclaimed.
The present MD, Mervyn Cousins, who has been with the choir for seven years, is leaving at the end of April and the choir is now actively recruiting a replacement. Anyone interested in the post should contact the choir’s present chairman, Geraint Owens, on 01978 361347.
An honorarium will be paid to the successful candidate.
CHESTER ST CECILIA Singers
Vacancy for a Director of Music
Vacancy for Director of Music
The Chester St. Cecilia Singers, based in Chester, is seeking a suitably qualified, energetic and inspirational Director of Music to maintain our present high standard and continue our development. The choir celebrated its 40th anniversary season in 2009 and currently
numbers just under 30 voices.
We are an SATB choir that specialises in a sacred choral repertoire from early music to
contemporary classics. We are passionate about sharing church music that is part of our
musical and spiritual heritage with as many people as we can reach! We perform
accompanied pieces and as an ‘a capella’ group. At present the Singers rehearse in
Chester Cathedral Choir School, on Wednesday evenings 8.00 -10.00 p.m. For more
information about the choir (when we rehearse and our concert season) look on our website.
Applicants should have suitable conducting experience, musical leadership, good
communication skills and a sense of humour. The ability to work in harmony with the choir
and its committee who take charge of the day-to-day administration of the choir is essential.
The new Director of Music will have had formal musical and choral training and will become
an ex-officio committee member, taking full responsibility for all aspects of the Singers’
music repertoire.
Details of the Application
We require a copy of the applicant’s CV and a covering email/letter that includes brief details of the applicant’s musical experience, taking into consideration the requirements of the post.
For further information or details please contact Jenny McKay, alternatively please submit your application to Jenny McKay today!!
GREAT SUTTON Male Voice Choir
Vacancy for a Musical Director - Great Sutton
Great Sutton MVC is seeking a musical director to replace the current MD who is retiring after 52 years' experience.
The choir was formed in 1947 and has 30 members.It meets on Wednesdays at 7--9.30pm at St. George's United Reform Church,Little Sutton on th A41
The choir is a member of the NAC and the Welsh Association of MVC's, and has regularly participated in regional mixed-voice festivals and massed MVC at the Royal Albert Hall.
The choir enjoys an active programme of engagements and concerts for local charities on the Wirral and the north Wales area and joint concerts with Welsh- and Wirral-based choirs continue to be popular.
Applicants should have suitable conducting experience,musical leadership,good communication skills and a sense of humour.
An honorarium or remuneration will be by mutual arrangement and agreement.
If interested, please contact the choir secretary,
Mr. Ken. Salter,
28,Underwood Dr.
Ellesmere Port,
CH65 9BS
0151 355 5363
Yorkshire West NAC
ALMONDBURY Ladies Choir
Vacancy for an Accompanist - Almondbury Ladies
We're looking for an accompanist
To play for ALC,
We sing all kinds of music,
From Bach to Linden Lea.
We turn up every Monday
At 7.30 without fail,
And practice through 'til half past nine,
So we know our sol-fa scale!!
The place is Hall Bower Chapel,
And if you've heard our plea,
Cath Burrow has more info,
On Huddersfield 321593.
Further details can be obtained from:
Cath Burrow (Choir Secretary),
29 Barcroft Road,
Newsome, Huddersfield,
HD4 6LB
tel: 01484 321593
almondburyladies.choir@ntlworld.com
NEW MILL Male Voice Choir
Vacancy for Musical Director - New Mill MVC
A new Musical Director is required for this thriving, prize winning Yorkshire choir. Our current MD is retiring at the end of 2010 and we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Musical Director to take us forward into 2011 and beyond. The Choir has over 60 active members and performs throughout the year at venues ranging from Huddersfield Town Hall to small village churches. We rehearse on Tuesday evening from 7:00 until 10:00 at New Mill Club.
VOCAL EXPRESSIONS
Vacancy for a Musical Director/Conductor - Vocal E
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and creative MD to lead ladies’ choir Vocal Expressions. Based in the Holme Valley, we have a current membership of approximately 50 dedicated and talented singers who are ever eager to take on new challenges and perform to a consistent high standard.
Under the direction of current MD Catherine Williams, Vocal Expressions have an established an excellent reputation, recording 3 CD’s and performing concerts locally, nationally and occasionally abroad. Our repertoire is extensive and covers a variety of genres.
Candidates will be suitably qualified and enthusiastic with experience in choral technique and vocal training. They will also be expected to maintain the high standards and discipline currently demonstrated whilst ensuring their commitment to the choir’s long term development. We are also looking for someone to enjoy the social aspects of the choir and build a rapport that goes beyond the direction of music.
If this sounds like it might be you, please contact Catherine Williams on (01484) 865387 for further details on how to apply.
