An excellent opportunity for a musician looking to develop their choral conducting experience in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

The Sheffield Chorale is an excellent mixed voice choir based in the west of Sheffield. Under the direction of Thomas Leech the choir is developing a reputation for adventurous programming combining new repertoire with established favourites. 2010 concerts include the opening concert of the Bradfield Festival, and a vocal workshop and performance funded with generous support from BBC Choral Ambition. The choir performs at least four annual concerts, and works with professional soloists and orchestras

We are looking for a volunteer Assistant Musical Director to sing with the choir, take sectional rehearsals and take rehearsals in the absence of the Musical Director. This is a voluntary position, ideal for a student or musician seeking more experience as a choral director. Rehearsals taken in the absence of the musical director attract a fee of £100, and there may be the opportunity to play in SC concerts and direct the choir in external engagements when the MD is unavailable. These will be appropriately remunerated.

Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings in Sheffield, from 7.15pm-9.30pm.

To apply, please send a covering letter and CV (including contact details for two referees) to:6 Bannerdale Close, Sheffield, S11 9FH, or email jackie_wood@talktalk.net (please note underscore)

The deadline for application is Friday March 26th.

For further information please visit our www.sheffieldchorale.co.uk
telephone - 0114 2507586
email - info@sheffieldchorale.co.uk

Registered Charity No. 1129149

We are a very friendly organization of local people who just enjoy singing. We sing a wide range of music and meet on Friday evenings in the School Room of the Methodist Chapel in Chapel Street, Grassington. We have a cup of tea and a chat at 7.00 and start singing at 7.30. Anyone is welcome to come along - they do not need any previous experience or the ability to read music.

We have a concert coming up on 8th May, when we shall be performing the Vivaldi's Gloria, Bach's Peasant Cantata and Faure's Requiem after which we have a vacancy for Musical Director.

For more information visit www.grassingtonsingers.co.uk

Radcliffe Ladies Choir, based in Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire, is seeking a suitably qualified energetic and inspirational Musical Director to maintain our present high standard and continue our development. We are a friendly, enthusiastic and successful Choir with a current membership of 38 ladies who enjoy singing all types of music and our Choir Motto is "Friendship through Singing".

The Choir rehearses at St. Mary's Hall, Radcliffe on Trent on Wednesday evenings, 7.30 to 9.30 p.m., except during the month of August when we take our summer break, and we perform between 5 & 7 Concerts per year.

Applicants should have suitable conducting experience, musical leadership, good communication skills and a sense of humour. Remuneration is by negotiation with the Choir Committee.

Applications, in the form of a CV and covering letter with details of two referees, should be sent by post or electronically to:-

Vivienne Havery
Chairman
Radcliffe Ladies Choir
c/o 20 Paddock Close
Radcliffe on Trent
Notts NG12 2 BX

Email: viviennehavery@aol.com

Details of the Choir's history and activities can be found on our Website: www.radcliffeladieschoir.co.uk

The Aberdeen Bach Choir is looking for a new musical director starting in August 2010.

The choir celebrated its 50th anniversary season 4 years ago and currently numbers around 100 members. We usually perform two recitals a year, normally one orchestral and one a cappella, at least one of which normally features a work by J.S. Bach. The repertoire of the choir is comprehensive and varied and further details are available on our website. www.aberdeenbachchoir.org.uk

The musical director will be expected to take weekly rehearsals on Tuesday evenings during school term times in preparation for conducting a performance with orchestra and soloists as the programme demands. The musical director will also prepare proposals for future years' programmes, for approval by the choir committee. Remuneration for this appointment will be by negotiation.

Applicants should submit a written CV, including references, to Anne Wilcox, Secretary, Aberdeen Bach Choir, 15 Cliff Park, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9JT
or by e-mail to paulannewilcox@btinternet.com by Friday 16th April 2010

Established in 1968, the Edinburgh based Scottish Chamber Choir seeks a new Music Director to start in September 2010, when Michael Harris leaves the choir after 12 exciting years in charge. Regarded as one of the leading amateur choirs in Edinburgh, we are an auditioned SATB choir, of approximately 30 members, which takes pride in having a very broad chamber music repertoire; ancient to contemporary, sacred and secular, accompanied and a cappella, and often in eight parts. Recent programmes are available at www.scottishchamberchoir.org.uk

For further information about the choir and the role requirements for the Music Director, please contact our Chairman, Milda Zinkus, on milda@zinkus.com or 07977 006720 for an information sheet. Applications including curriculum vitae and covering letter should be submitted by 19th March 2010.

Cleeve Chorale is an active amateur choral society of some 50 members based at Bishops Cleeve near Cheltenham. We are seeking to appoint a Musical Director for the beginning of September 2010.

This post has become vacant because the previous Director has moved away from the area. The Choir will miss his friendship and expertise and are sad that he has moved away, but nevertheless look forward to a new phase in the life of this active Choral Society.

The Musical Director, woman or man, will be someone with experience in leading choirs, who relates well to people who have a common cause to sing to the best of their ability and who enjoy making music. The person appointed will have a good sense of humour while encouraging members to grow in their choral abilities. The choir, of around 50 members with a nucleus of younger members, sings mostly traditional classical music, often of a religious nature, although some broadening of the repertoire would be welcomed.

The Musical Director will lead weekly rehearsals which take place on Tuesday evenings at Bishops Cleeve Primary School from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. for at least two concerts and a summer programme.

Please contact Ian Calder at 11, Riversley Road, Gloucester. GL2 0QU, for further information and job description. Applications to be returned by the end of February.

Website - www.cleevechorale.co.uk Email – ianandpenny@blueyonder.co.uk

CHORAL DIRECTOR (full-time)

Bath Abbey wishes to appoint a choral director for its innovative schools' singing programme. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in local schools and support the Director of Music in maintaining the excellent choral tradition of the Abbey.

Salary c£25,000.

Further information from: Mrs Carol Bissex, Bath Abbey Office, 12 Kingston Buildings, Bath BA1 1LT or email: cbissex@bathabbey.org.
Closing date for applications: 26th February 2010.
Interviews to be held on: 16th and 17th March.

Vacancy for experienced Music Director from September 2010.

The South Berkshire Singers are a mixed voice choir in Wokingham, Berkshire with a membership of about forty. We sing a wide variety of accompanied music ranging from short classical choral pieces through to popular ballads and folk songs.

There are no auditions and there is a wide range of musical ability and ages. We do several small concerts within the community before Christmas and then one or maybe two major concerts in local venues in June and July. All donations and revenues from concerts throughout the year are given to a local charity chosen for that year.

The new MD will have had formal musical and choral training and will become an ex-officio committee member, taking full responsibility for all aspects of the choir's music repertoire. It is envisaged that he or she will either live within or otherwise live very close to Wokingham. This has shown to be important in sharing the choirs' affinity with the community in which it sings.

Rehearsals are held every Tuesday between 19.30 and 21.30hrs at All Saints School in Wokingham, Berkshire

To apply, please send a CV to Keith Stiles, 35 Summerfield Close, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 1PH; email: keith.stiles@bsi-global.com ; or phone for further details on 01189 780581.

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 Email: anitam29@aol.com

Closing date for applications is March 26th 2010.

Applicants should be able to rehearse weekly (currently 2 hours on Monday evenings) and be flexible as to time and commitment, as we have a growing schedule of concerts as well as existing tour plans. Experience of leading a choir and working across the musical genres is essential, as is a sympathetic approach to the Welsh language. Applicants will have good communication and musical leadership skills, along with the enthusiasm to develop & motivate singers of all abilities.

Interviews will be held in Pontyclun. Remuneration to be agreed on appointment, and will be in line with that of other amateur local choirs.

Applications by CV and covering letter to: sueteaspoon@yahoo.co.uk

Closing date: 28 February 2010

We are a 40 member, auditioned choir of SATB voices who perform works from the baroque to present day, and we seek an enthusiastic replacement for our excellent current Music Director Tom Appleton who leaves for a busy new regional position. Our founder Martyn Bagnall conducted the choir for 23 years from its conception in 1984 relinquishing the role when he was appointed abroad. Both Music Directors have encouraged the choir to develop and sing with professional orchestras and soloists as well as performing 'a cappella' works.

Our rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings 7.30-9.30pm during term time from Sept to mid May, and we normally perform 2-3 concerts/year. We have an excellent and very accomplished accompanist, Christian White. We are also very fortunate in our rehearsal and usual concert venue of St.Margaret's Church, Ipswich which has an excellent acoustic and ambience.

Ideally the appointment would commence early September 2010, a concert date is fixed for December.11th 2010, programme as yet not fixed- an opportunity for a new MD! Please visit our web-site for further background of the choir including our student scheme.

Applications including a CV should be made through by e-mail to info@ipswichchamberchoir.org.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications is Saturday 20 February 2010.
We aim to interview March/April. Phone me for informal chat if wanted, Olive Powell Chairman. 01473 328678
www.ipswichchamberchoir.org.uk

Vacancy for experienced Musical Director from 1st May, 2010

Established in 1974, Bedworth Choral Society has 56 members of varying ages and backgrounds from all over the region. We perform many types of music from Oratorio to Music from the Shows. No auditions are required - just a desire to sing with like-minded people.

The Musical Director will be required to work with an active and supportive committee to create a variety of musical programmes. Our intention is to challenge the choir, satisfy their varied musical tastes and appeal to a wide audience. In our concerts we support local charities and we ourselves have recently benefited from a Lottery award for new uniforms, portable staging and a new commissioned piece of music. We encourage young singers and enjoy sharing our concerts with local school choirs.

Rehearsals are held every Thursday from 19.30 - 21.30 at Canon Maggs School in Bedworth. Typically we perform 3 concerts over the course of a year. The Musical Director will be responsible for organising rehearsal schedules but will be supported by our network of conductors and accompanists from within the choir to assist with rehearsals.

An honorarium will be paid by mutual agreement

Please send your CV, including details of at least one referee to:
Colin Simmons, Chairman, Bedworth Singers, 18, Caroline Close, Nuneaton, CV11 4XY

Closing date for applications: Saturday 27th February 2010
Interviews to be held: 31st March 2010

An application pack is available from: Benjamin Saunders, Director of Music, Cathedral House, Great George Street, Leeds, LS2 8BE. Tel: 0113 244 8634 - Email: office@dioceseofleedsmusic.org.uk. Website:http://www.dioceseofleedsmusic.org.uk.

Closing date: 22nd February 2010

Following the retirement, after 25 years service, of the current post-holder, the Rector and Churchwardens seek to appoint a musician of the highest calibre as Director of Music and Organist for this large parish church with thriving and accomplished choir and 4 manual, 5 keyboard division organ.

Remuneration £9,000pa plus fees in line with RSCM rates (up to £4,000 pa).

Required from 1st September 2010, or earlier by arrangement.

Post is subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for a committed Christian.

Full details are available from Revd David Tomlinson 01799 500947 rector@stmaryssaffronwalden.org or the church website www.stmaryssaffronwalden.org

Closing date: Friday 26th February Interviews: 19th and 20th March

The RSCM is an educational charity committed to enabling the best use of music in Christian worship, church life, and in the wider community. With a network of over 8,000 members worldwide, and 700 volunteers, it is an acknowledged leader in church music education, training and support.

The RSCM is creating three new posts for Music Advisers with practical music and leadership skills, to inspire, train and support church musicians, music leaders and clergy at a local level. They will work closely with our network of volunteers, and establish links and collaborations with other regional church and music bodies.

• Central and Eastern England - 0.6 fte (21 hours per week)

• London and Southern England - 0.6 fte (21 hours per week)

• Western and South Western England - 0.4 fte (14 hours per week)

Home-based, but with extensive travel required • Salary £25,000 pro rata • Five weeks holiday pro rata • Available from April 2010 • Subject to enhanced CRB disclosure

For further details visit www.rscm.com, or contact Claire Chew on 01722 424848 or cchew@rscm.com. If you would like to discuss the role please contact Sue Snell on 01722 424853.

Closing date: Wed 27 January 2010
Interviews: week beginning 15 February 2010

Registered Charity: 312828

We stage three to four concerts each year in local venues and on occasions join forces with other local groups to perform larger scale works in Guildford Cathedral. Many of our concerts are staged in conjunction with professional soloists and orchestra. For the most part, we perform the work of the great choral composers such as Brahms, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Vivaldi. However, we also perform works from the lighter end of the spectrum by composers such as Bernstein and Lloyd-Webber.

We are keen to grow in size and develop our skills and standards. We are looking for a musical director with a friendly, motivational approach that will take us forward with drive and enthusiasm. Applicants for this post must have experience in leading a choir and working with professional soloists and orchestras.

We are aiming to start the interview and auditions process early February, with a view to someone joining us by the start of the summer term (22nd March) although we can be somewhat flexible on this for the right person.

To apply, please send your letter of application together with your C.V. to our Secretary, Mrs. Ann Fenton, 16,Heathpark Drive, Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6JB or by e-mail to annmfenton@aol.com For further information about the post, please telephone Ann on 01276 471234 (evenings/weekends) or visit our website www.surreyheathchoral.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 23rd January.

We invite applications for the post of music director/conductor to be appointed in Summer 2010 when our current MD and founder, Vivienne Bellos, retires after more than 25 years' service

We are a Jewish, SATB choir based in North West London, whose principal event is our December concert featuring an oratorio or similar, usually based on Old Testament themes, always with an orchestra of first class professional session players and fine vocal soloists. For these concerts we normally invite a guest conductor. We have recently worked with Ronald Corp performing one of his own compositions. We have performed Beethoven, Bernstein, Handel, Haydn, Constant Lambert, Mendelssohn, Schubert and Vaughan Williams amongst many others.

We usually stage two further concerts, in spring and summer, conducted by our MD, in which we perform a very wide variety of music, some Jewish but mostly secular, ranging from Elgar to Gershwin and Parry to Cole Porter. Our next performance will be Brahms Requiem (in English) and a recital of Mahler's Five Rückert Lieder, by our retiring MD. Applicants are encouraged to attend to hear the choir in concert

Currently we number 35-40 members of mixed ability; some of us are sight readers but most learn their parts at rehearsals and with the help of tapes and CDs. We rehearse on Tuesday nights for 2 hours in Golders Green and our sessions are compatible with school terms.

Candidates must communicate enthusiasm and vitality. The new music director will take rehearsals and plan programmes in consultation with the committee. We would also like the new Director to further the education of the Society by incorporating, as appropriate, some tuition in sight-reading, vocal technique and other musical skills. We would also be happy if the new incumbent were capable of conducting our orchestral concerts.

The music director will be responsible to and supported by the Society's committee. The post is a paid position with remuneration/expenses, dependent on age and experience, to be discussed at interview.

We welcome applications from candidates with choral directing and conducting experience. Some acquaintance with and appreciation of Jewish Music would be helpful. The appointment would be for an initial period of one year, to include a probationary period.

Please send a letter of application and CV including details of musical qualifications and experience to our chairman, Alison Friend, via email: consultafriend@gmail.com

For further information visit our website: www.alythchoralsociety.org.uk