Accompanist needed | Making Music

Accompanist needed

Vacancy Type: 
Application deadline: 
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
Description of vacancy: 

Teddington Choral Society are looking for an accompanist to join us in September 2025.

The responsibilities of the role include

  • Providing piano accompaniment for our weekly rehearsals each Monday evenings during term-time from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. We rehearse in St. Catherine’s School, Twickenham.
  • Accompanying the choir at our concerts in the SW London area
  • Lead sectional rehearsals from the piano for the first few weeks of every term and occasionally deputise for the MD if he is absent.

 

We are seeking an enthusiastic musician who has excellent piano skills, experience in accompanying choral ensembles and has a willingness to be a part of our choral community.  The candidate will be able to support the MD and the singers during the learning process and assist in fostering enthusiasm in preparing for concerts.  Organ skills are desirable but not essential.

TCS celebrates its 75th year in 2026 and has grown to have a membership of around 120 non-auditioned singers.   We aim for a high standard of performance and hold three concerts a year.  The candidate may be asked to also accompany local Christmas events that the choir attends or holds.  We typically perform a major choral work (sometimes with an orchestral ensemble) in the spring and a lighter programme at our summer concert.  Our Christmas concert usually includes one or two larger works and Christmas Carols.

Remuneration will be based on weekly rehearsals and termly concerts plus the occasional additional event such as extra rehearsals or community events.  A review will be held annually.

Please apply by email to vacancy@teddingtonchoral.co.uk and include your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for this role.

TCS is a self-funding Registered Charity run by an elected committee.  See our website www.teddingtonchoral.co.uk for past concerts and other relevant information.

Location: 
St Catherine's School
Cross Deep
Twickenham TW14QJ
United Kingdom
GB