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Music Director

Application deadline: 
Friday, 1 August 2025
Description of vacancy: 

Lutterworth and District Choral Society is a friendly, welcoming and long-established choir of over 60 members based in South Leicestershire.

We are seeking a professional musician to replace our successful, outgoing Music Director. The ideal candidate will have experience of leading choirs and be able to vocally coach singers of varying skill levels. Excellent communication and organisational skills (e.g. with resident accompanist) and an ability to create an enjoyable and inclusive rehearsal environment are essential.

The Music Director's main responsibilities will be planning and leading weekly rehearsals, selecting repetoire in collaboration with the committee, preparing for 3 regular concerts per year and occasionally sourcing and working with guest musicians.

Rehearsals are Mondays 7.30-9.30pm at Lutterworth Methodist Church. Start date is 12th January 2026, remuneration negotiable, based on experience.

If you think that this could be you, please send your CV and a brief covering letter to David Mitchell, Chair LDCS, 38 Hill View Drive, Cosby, Leicester, LE9 1US. Closing date for applications is 1st August with interviews anticipated later in the month.

For more information about our Choir, please visit our website and Facebook page or watch videos on YouTube under the name Lutterworth Choral. To learn more about the vacancy, please email David, our chair at David49mitchell@btinternet.com

Location: 
Lutterworth Methodist Church
1 Bitteswell Road
LE17 4EL Lutterworth
United Kingdom