Corsley Festival Choir near Warminster in West Wiltshire is looking for a dynamic chorus master to work with the choir on a weekly basis preparing them for 2 concerts a year to be conducted by our MD Dr Edward-Rhys Harry. We are a friendly mixed choir of around 50 members with varying degrees of musicianship but always up for a challenge!
The successful candidate will have a choral conducting qualification or a strong background in choral coaching, lots of energy and a good sense of humour! It will be important that the chorus master has a good and communicative working relationship with the musical director and thus will benefit someone who thrives in team work.
The choir rehearses on a Monday evening in St Margaret's Church, Corsley from 7.30 to 9.30 (if needed a lift can be arranged from Warminster train station).
Concerts are performed in the same church on the 2nd Sunday in December and May.
The contract will be seasonal initially with the possibility of renewing or possibly expanding the role for the right person.
Remuneration will be £100 per 2 hour rehearsal inclusive of any travel expenses.
Further information the choir can be found on www.corsleyfestivalchoir.co.uk
Please apply with a covering letter which discusses your suitability for the role along with a CV and/or informal enquiries might be made to the chairman of the choir, Clare Bayman: cejbayman@gmail.com
Closing dates for application will be 5pm, March 14th 2019
