Saturday Choir Leader

THE UK ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION - MUSIC MARK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Merton Music Foundation invites applications for a Saturday Choir Leader to direct Merton Young Voices (9am-10am) and VoiceBox (10am-11am) at the South Wimbledon Music Centre in SW19. You will shape the musical direction, plan engaging rehearsals, and select repertoire.

The role prepares the choirs for concerts across Merton and beyond, with a possible chance to co-lead massed choirs at the Royal Albert Hall schools’ concert, uniting around 1,500 young musicians.

Qualifications

• Experience leading choirs or youth singing ensembles.
• Ability to work with diverse abilities including SEND.

Responsibilities

• Shape the musical direction of two Saturday choirs.
• Plan and deliver engaging rehearsals and select repertoire.
• Prepare both choirs for concerts and events across Merton and beyond.
• Co-lead MMF’s massed choirs at the Royal Albert Hall schools’ concert when possible.

Job description

Saturday Choir Leader

We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic choral leader to spearhead Merton Music Foundation’s two main Saturday choirs at our South Wimbledon Music Centre.

Saturday Choir Lead

Young Voices & Voice Box, SW19, £40 per hour

We are looking for a choir leader for two Saturday choirs at Merton Music Foundation’s South Wimbledon Music Centre:

• Merton Young Voices, 9am-10am, for children in Years 3-6
• VoiceBox – 10am-11am, for young people in Years 7-13

Each choir brings together approximately 40 singers, supported by a dedicated accompanist. The Choir Leader will shape the musical direction of both ensembles, plan and deliver engaging rehearsals, and select and prepare repertoire. They will create an inclusive and supportive environment, inspiring singers of different abilities, including learners with SEND, to develop their vocal skills, musicianship and confidence.

The role involves preparing both choirs for the Foundation’s busy programme of concerts and events across Merton and beyond throughout the academic year. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to co‑lead MMF’s massed choirs at our biennial Royal Albert Hall schools’ concert, bringing together 1,500 young musicians and singers from across our borough.

Additional Saturday Opportunities

SW19 £35.50, £36.50 per hour

For the right candidate, there may be opportunities to extend their Saturday teaching day by leading additional activity. This could include (dependent on experience):

• Merton Jazz Vocal Collective: leading a small group of secondary aged singers exploring jazz repertoire.
• Jazz Jumpers: Leading a beginner level jazz and improvisation group.
• Instrumental/singing tuition: Teaching 1-1 or small group singing or instrumental lessons, subject to demand and availability.

Once appointed to panel, offers of work can be made in response to demand and tutor availability.

Merton Music Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe that representation matters. We actively seek to diversify our workforce at all levels of the organisation and warmly encourage applications from historically under-represented groups. Decision to appoint will be made solely based on candidate merit and business need.

Merton Music Foundation is an independent charity providing music education and opportunities to young people in Merton.