Calton Consort is a chamber choir based in Edinburgh, rehearsing in the historic Canongate Kirk on Tuesday nights, and giving three concerts a year. We are looking for a new conductor - full details can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/yc9zwqke
ABOUT THE CHOIR Calton Consort has established itself as one of Edinburgh's most prominent and well-loved chamber choirs, performing a varied and challenging repertoire to high acclaim. Performances are often a cappella and characterised by fresh and dynamic interpretations of works from a wide range of eras, with an emphasis on less frequently performed compositions.
The choir comprises around 30 singers and typically performs three concerts a year with occasional additional performances, including appearances at the Edinburgh International and Fringe festivals. Admission to the choir is by audition; there are no re-auditions. We rehearse and perform the majority of our concerts at Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh. In a recent survey of our choir members the three most important aspects of Calton Consort were: the quality of singing, the interesting and diverse repertoire and the strong social aspect of the choir.
www.caltonconsort.org.uk
JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities
- Taking rehearsals and conducting concerts for three performances a year (Nov, March and June) - rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings, generally over 10 weeks, in Canongate Kirk
- Auditioning potential new members
- Programming of music that is varied, challenging, enjoyable and within budget
- Meeting with the committee three times per year to discuss long term plans
Qualifications & Experience
- Music degree or commensurate experience
- Significant experience of leading choral groups
- Understanding of non-profit artistic organisations
- An interest in contemporary and lesser-sung choral repertoire
Skills and Personal Description
- Calton has always been a group of friends who sing together and a desire to be part of this is important to the choir
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to both lead and work with others
- Highly organised
REMUNERATION £2,500 – 3,000 PA
MORE INFORMATION
If you would like to speak to someone informally about the choir, please contact caltonconsort@gmail.com
RECRUITMENT
Those interested in applying are invited to submit their CV and a sample programme for a summer concert, with a budget of £200-500 for music hire and any instrumentalists, by 1 May 2018 to caltonconsort@gmail.com. Successful applicants will be invited to audition with the choir on the evenings of Tues 19 or 26th June.
