Accompanist

Aurora Choir is a group of (currently) around 35 singers formed in 2022 largely from former members of the Adoramus Choir, disbanded in 2021 after 25 years of performing. Our repertoire aims to include a variety of music with broad appeal to a diverse audience - from choral classics to more contemporary works and musical theatre - underpinned by a Christian worldview and singers who share or are sympathetic to that. Most of our members are music readers.

Rehearsals: Mondays 8pm – 10pm at St Andrew’s, Southgate N14 5PP

Terms: self-employed (see below for remuneration).

Job Description

• To provide piano accompaniment for weekly rehearsals, between 8pm and 10pm
• To be involved in the accompaniment for three concerts a year
• A place in the planning committee of Aurora, and participation in occasional meetings

Essential

• Piano accompanying skills and experience, especially in working with choirs
• Excellent sight reading ability on the piano
• A musical ear and ability to keep track of a rehearsal, giving notes and supporting harmony as required
• Ability to take section rehearsals as required

Preferred 

• Ability to score read, in 4 or more parts
• Skills in conducting and choir direction, to step in and rehearse the choir if the conductor is absent
• Skills as an organist

Remuneration

• An agreed fee per rehearsal will be paid, based on 40-42 rehearsals.
• An agreed concert fee will be paid.
• A fee will be agreed separately for any additional services provided.

Interviews will be held shortly after the deadline for applications, and short-listed candidates will be invited to play at a choir rehearsal. The appointee will be expected to start work in September.

To apply please send your CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter by email to: aurorachoirlondon@gmail.com