Musical Director — Lead a vibrant community choir

The National Federation Of Music Societies; Bude; On-site; GBP 2,500 - 6,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alumni of the choir

Negotiable fee

Convenient town venue

Job summary

Bude Choral Society, a friendly community choir in Bude, North Cornwall, seeks an energetic Musical Director to lead us from 2027. The successful candidate will plan repertoire, select soloists, brief performers, and conduct weekly rehearsals and concert performances.

The role offers a negotiable fee according to experience. We welcome singers of all backgrounds and abilities, with no auditions required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• The ability to motivate singers and create a positive musical environment.
• Some experience directing choirs and conducting performances would be good.
• Energy, vocal know-how and good humour to lead lively weekly rehearsals.

Responsibilities

• Choose programme repertoire in consultation with the committee.
• Propose suitable soloists and musicians for concerts.
• Brief soloists and musicians on concert requirements.
• Liaise with the BCS Librarian on vocal and instrumental scores editions.
• Plan and conduct weekly rehearsals.
• Conduct the choir and accompanying musicians in concerts and performances.
• Lead and inspire singers of varying musical experience.
• Collaborate with accompanists, soloists and committee on development of the society.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Motivation

Choral directing experience

Job description

Bude Choral Society, a friendly community choir in Bude, North Cornwall, seeks an energetic Musical Director to lead us from 2027. The successful candidate will plan repertoire, select soloists, brief performers, and conduct weekly rehearsals and concert performances.

The role offers a negotiable fee according to experience. We welcome singers of all backgrounds and abilities, with no auditions required.