Piano Accompanist

Vacancy Type: 
Application deadline: 
Sunday, 31 October 2021
Description of vacancy: 

Rehearsals are held on Thursdays at the United Reformed Church, 73 High St, Church Stretton SY6 6BY from 7.30pm – 9.30pm. We have a short break after our Christmas concert and a longer break after our Spring concert. Please see our website for an insight into our history & past concerts.

The successful candidate will be able to help the choir by:-

  • Score-reading vocal parts

  • Demonstrating vocal lines and harmonies at the piano

  • Following the Music Director’s given speed and changes in tempo

  • Support the Music Director in leading warm up exercises

In addition, were the candidate able to:-

  • Take an occasional full rehearsal (potentially from the piano), in the unexpected absence of the Music Director

  • Score-read orchestral scores

that would be advantageous.

The accompanist is paid at a rate in the region of £22.50 per hour, with a normal rehearsal of two-hours.

Suitable individuals may also be asked to take part in concerts.  Such work will be subject to separate renumeration at a mutually agreed rate.

We are a friendly, fun-loving choir and will make the successful applicant very welcome. If you are interested in this position, please email:- strettonchoral@gmail.com  with a summary of your experience, address & contact phone no. Alternatively, to find out more phone Ru Trew (secretary) on 01694 724297 or Bill Ross (chair) on 07826-559345

 

Location: 
United Reformed Church
73 High St
SY6 6BY Church Stretton
United Kingdom