Musical Director

The Esterhazy Singers of London are seeking an inspirational new Musical Director to replace their current MD who is leaving after 5 successful years. Based in the City of London and celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year, the Esterhazy Singers is an auditioned choir of around 40 singers, rehearsing on Tuesday evenings.  Covid-19 restrictions have curtailed our recent activities, although we have continued with online rehearsals and one or two virtual performances.  With a wide repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary music, we have been used to giving three or four concerts a year, usually in City churches, and in recent years have enjoyed singing Evensong in St Paul’s Cathedral, as well as undertaking short summer UK tours.

Our future Musical Director will have an extensive knowledge of the choral repertoire, and will be able to inspire the choir and develop its musical abilities.  The Musical Director must be able to book and work with professional musicians and ensembles and advise the committee on all requirements for concerts.

In conjunction with the committee, the new MD will be expected to play a role in attracting and retaining new members.  A professional pianist accompanies our rehearsals and as acts on occasion as sectional leader and conductor.  The choir has a choral scholars programme for one young person in each voice part.  The new MD will be well supported by the choir’s committee, with its members taking responsibility for matters such as membership, liaison with venues, publicity, finance etc.   

Full information about the choir and the role, as well as the application process can be found on our website www.esterhazysingers.com