Inspiring Music Director for a Leading Community Choir

The National Federation Of Music Societies; Bath; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath Choral Society is seeking an inspirational Music Director for January 2027. You will lead a hundred-strong amateur choir, developing its skills while maintaining high standards and delivering quality musical experiences.

The role requires training or notable experience in conducting and singing, with choral direction in sacred/traditional music, programming, and collaboration with professional orchestras and soloists. Rehearsals are in Bath, midweek and some Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have training and/or notable experience in conducting, singing and playing.
• Experience in choral direction, preferably including sacred and traditional choral music.
• Concert experience should include responsibility for programming, choral conducting, and working with professional orchestras and soloists.

Responsibilities

• Rehearse the choir in central Bath, nearly every Wednesday evening during term time and occasionally on Saturdays; approx 35 rehearsals per year.
• Audition prospective new choir members and re-audition all members every four years.
• Develop repertoire and programming within budget to deliver high-quality musical experiences.

Skills

Conducting experience

Choral direction

Sacred music

Job description

Bath Choral Society is seeking an inspirational Music Director for January 2027. You will lead a hundred-strong amateur choir, developing its skills while maintaining high standards and delivering quality musical experiences.

The role requires training or notable experience in conducting and singing, with choral direction in sacred/traditional music, programming, and collaboration with professional orchestras and soloists. Rehearsals are in Bath, midweek and some Saturdays.