Musical Director

Role Summary and requirements:

• To lead the programming and all areas of music and creative direction, in consultation with the Sinfonia's Committee.
• Further develop the musicianship and standard of the Sinfonia in an inspirational manner which is encouraging and enjoyable for all; work with and around the range of abilities, providing stretch to sections or individual players commensurate with their levels.
• Support and advise the Sinfonia's Committee on its approach to recruitment of players.
• Be available and lead a schedule of concerts and rehearsals each year, as agreed with the Committee (currently the Sinfonia schedules 3 concerts per year).

The position of Conductor/Music Director will be vacant from September 2024.  Rehearsals are currently on Tuesday evenings 7.45 - 9.45pm in St. Mildred's Church, 30 Bingham Road, Croydon, CR0 7EB. The candidate should have experience of conducting an orchestra to a good standard, knowledge and familiarity with the symphonic repertoire, and a positive, friendly, motivated and committed attitude.  We are a non-audition, amateur orchestra, founded in 1927.  Our website is www.southlondonsinfonia.co.uk

Application process:

Please submit your CV / biography, detailing your experience, which can be a link to your website, with a short covering email explaining why you are interested in the position and what you could bring to South London Sinfonia.  We aim to invite selected applicants to a short interview (online) with the Committee and a rehearsal to conduct the orchestra for about 30 minutes during June.

Please submit your application to the Committee Secretary, Margaret Hawkins at slsinf@outlook.com 

Fee - The fee will be negotiable for rehearsals and concerts.  In agreeing fees with you we will take into account your skills and experience, and relevant benchmarks for similar organisations.