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Devon NAC

BRIXHAM Orpheus Male Voice Choir

MD for the Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir

Expressions of interest are invited for the post of MD of the Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir.


Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir was founded in 1954 and this year celebrates its 70th Anniversary. During that time there have been seven Musical Directors, including the present incumbent, Ron Burrington, who is handing in his baton after leading us for 19 years.

We are seeking someone with understanding and vision to take us into our eighth decade.

The ideal candidate will have good technical knowledge of music and understand arrangements for four-part harmony and the particular needs of male voices. The sections are 1st Tenor, 2nd Tenor, Baritone and Bass. The current ensemble is small in number but there is roughly an even split between the sections.

The existing repertoire is extensive but there is a desire for the new MD to extend this and bring on new more contemporary songs whilst acknowledging the history of music in the choir.

The role holder will be expected to prepare material for weekly practices, held on a Thursday evening, in preparation for concerts throughout the year. There are several annual fixtures, including a series of weekly performances on Brixham Quay, held during August, a Christmas concert and an annual concert. There are also some invitations to join other choirs at their performances and other civic and private events throughout the year. The MD is expected to be available to lead the choir at these events.

The choir has a strong community spirit and there are also some social events for choir members and guests during the year and although not compulsory participation from the MD is desirable.

An annual stipend is made available for the Musical Director and two accompanists.

For further information please contact our Chairman Richard Hackett by email chairman@brixham-orpheus-choir.co.uk

chairman@brixham-orpheus-choir.co.uk

Scotland East NAC

EDINBURGH Telephone Choir (The)

Musical Director Wanted

The Edinburgh Telephone Choir (registered charity SCO43195), which has been a well-established institution for over 75 years, is actively seeking a new Musical Director to lead the choir from 2024.

We are a well organised SATB choir currently numbering 36 singers. Our repertoire typically ranges from show tunes and pop arrangements to light classical, traditional music and Christmas numbers, usually with piano accompaniment.

We hold an annual show over three days in the Church Hill Theatre in Edinburgh. We also usually perform two Christmas concerts, one of which is a long-standing partnership with a local charity.

We rehearse in central Edinburgh, meeting weekly on Monday evenings from September to late April or early May.

We would welcome enquiries from anyone interested in this opportunity to choir@nbct.co.uk.

choir@nbct.co.uk

Wales South NAC

Cor Merched TYBIE

Accompanist for Côr Merched Tybie Ladies Choir

We are looking for an accompanist to be a part of our small, friendly community ladies choir. Practices are held at Caerbryn Village Hall every Wednesday 7 – 9pm (mostly term time only).
Role:
The role of the Choir Accompanist is to provide musical accompaniment on a piano/keyboard for the choir at weekly rehearsals and at performances/concerts, enabling them to perform to the best of their ability.
Ideally, they will have some experience of accompanying choirs, but this is not essential.
Skills:
• Able to read music / be proficient in sight-reading, play to a high standard, understand harmonies and be comfortable working with a range of musical styles, inc Hymns, Pop, Musicals & Classical.
• Be patient, personable and able to work with both the choir and the Musical Director to ensure that the choir performs at its best.
• Be able to improvise supportive accompaniments for vocal warm-ups
Duties:
• Playing the piano/keyboard to accompany the choir proficiently during rehearsals and performances
• Attending weekly rehearsals and planned performances/concerts
• Making any necessary adjustments to the accompaniment as needed
• Practice and familiarise self with any new music in own time
• To occasionally lead a choir practice in the absence of the Musical Director
This is a paid role. For more information, please message our Facebook page or send an email to
cmtybie@yahoo.co.uk and please feel free to share to anyone that may be interested in the role. Diolch.
www.cormerchedtybieladieschoir.co.uk

cmtybie@yahoo.co.uk

www.cormerchedtybieladieschoir.co.uk


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