Music Director

The National Federation Of Music Societies; Rugby; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodland Singers in Rugby, Warwickshire, seeks an inspirational Music Director to lead the SSA ladies choir from 1 January 2027. This self-employed role requires a welcoming, confident communicator who can train and motivate singers of varied ages and abilities. You will plan rehearsals, select music and conduct 3–4 concerts per year.

Rehearsals are held Thursday evenings 7.30–9.30pm during term-time. An honorarium is paid termly; closing date is 1 November 2026 with trial sessions on 5 November

Qualifications

• Ability to plan rehearsals and select repertoire.
• Experience leading a choir or willingness to train.
• Excellent communication and motivational skills.
• Able to work with diverse ages and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan rehearsals and select music.
• Conduct 3–4 concerts per year.
• Lead and inspire choir members.
• Prepare for term-time rehearsals on Thursdays 7:30–9:30pm.

Skills

Conducting

Leadership

Communication

Ensemble leadership

Job description

Music Director

Woodland Singers

The Woodland Singers is a non-auditioned SSA ladies choir in Rugby, Warwickshire, established about 60 years ago. We’re looking for an inspirational Music Director to lead us from 1 January 2027.

Are you welcoming and approachable?
A confident communicator with a sense of fun?
Are you enthusiastic about choirs and choir music, preferably with some experience of leading a choir or willingness to train?
Able to lead, inspire and motivate choir members of different ages and abilities?

You will be responsible for planning rehearsals, choosing music and conducting 3-4 concerts per year. Practices are held from 7.30-9.30pm on Thursday nights during term-time (excluding half-term).

There is an honorarium paid termly. The role is self-employed.

For a full job description and supporting information please visit our website www.woodlandsingers.co.uk

Closing date: Sunday 1 November 2026
Trial sessions for shortlisted candidates: evening of Thursday 5 November 2026