Accompanist

Role title: Choir Accompanist 

Remuneration: Annual fee works out at £27 - 30/hr

Employment Type: Self-employed, fixed term contract

Start date: September 2024

Selection: Interview and audition process

About us

As the longest running LGBTQ+ choir in Europe, The Pink Singers was established in London in 1983 to march in London’s Gay & Lesbian Pride and we've been singing and marching ever since. We are an auditioned choir of 80-100 members with strong community connections. Though a community choir, we have a reputation for high standards of performance that we are keen to uphold and grow. We have a long standing relationship with large London venues such as Cadogan Hall, where we currently perform 2 concerts a year.

We are a registered charity run by volunteers, and our aim is to share the joy of music within the LGBTQ+ community in the UK and around the world, and to promote and celebrate equality and diversity.

More information including our charitable aims can be found on our website.

https://www.pinksingers.co.uk/

Responsibilities

• Accompany weekly rehearsals on a Sunday in London between 14:00-18:00 (term time dates).
• Perform in two London concerts a year in January and June/July.
• Where possible, take part in other smaller gigs (around 5-7 a year),that may be in London, in the UK or overseas, especially important festivals such as Hand in Hand and Various Voices.
• Work closely with the musical director, music team and artistic director to fulfil creative themes and visions.

Required 

• Professional grade 8+ piano accompaniment skills.
• Previous experience in accompanying an SATB choir.
• Confident communication skills.
• Confidence in a wide range of musical genres.

Desirable 

• Ability to conduct or lead the choir in the absence of the musical director.
• Lead sectionals in rehearsal time.
• Understanding of vocal warm ups and technique.
• Understanding of choral and contemporary repertoire.

Expectations

• Adhere to The Pink Singers vision, values and constitution.
• Be committed to equality and inclusion for everyone.
• Abide by The Seven Principles of Public Life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Understanding the needs of an LGBTQ+ choir.

What we offer in return

• Community - Joining us means you becoming a ‘Pinkie’, a hundred-strong community of beautiful, diverse, inspirational LGBTQ+ people who come together to sing, share and spread joy. We are our own chosen family.
• Impact - As accompanist, you get to be involved in the high-level and long-term direction of the choir to share the joy of music among the LGBTQ+ community and raise awareness of their rights. Our choir makes a real difference to people’s lives in the UK and around the world.
• Growth - The role would give you the opportunity to develop your skills in working with, and managing a diverse choir of singers with mixed abilities, with a desire to improve their vocal performance.

Application

Please send in your curriculum vitae to chair@pinksingers.co.uk

Please write a short paragraph about why you wish to join The Pink Singers

You must be eligible to work in the UK

Closing date for applications 29 March 2024

Interview date 3rd May 2024

Audition date 19th May 2024